Advertisement

Michael Northcott

Michael is the editor of Retail Sector and is also Editorial Director at Mulberry Publications. He draws from experience at a wide range of well-known B2B magazines, including Management Today, Legal Business, and Retail Week. Feel free to drop him a line with any stories or feature ideas.

High Street

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 6 August 2019, 8:44

Sports Direct acquires Jack Wills in pre-pack deal

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has acquired fashion retailer Jack Wills from administration, after administrators KPMG accepted the £12.75m offer tabled…
Read More »
High Street

Michael NorthcottMonday, 5 August 2019, 10:00

Mike Ashley to rival Philip Day in Jack Wills takeover bid

Sport Direct owner Mike Ashley and Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM) owner Philip Day are the final bidders for fashion retailer…
Read More »
Supermarkets

Michael NorthcottMonday, 5 August 2019, 9:02

Asda staff to protest over ‘punitive’ contracts

Workers at Asda are set to protest over new contracts which have been deemed as “punitive” by trade union GMB…
Read More »
High Street

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 31 July 2019, 9:21

Next raises profit forecast after ‘better than anticipated’ Q2

Clothing and home retailer Next has increased its full-year profit by £10m to £725m +0.3% on last year. The increase…
Read More »
Economy

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 31 July 2019, 8:38

Consumer confidence increases by two points in July

Consumer confidence rose by 2 overall to -11 for the month of July, according to GFK’s Consumer Confidence Index. Personal…
Read More »
People Moves

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 30 July 2019, 9:24

Centre manager appointed for upcoming Waterloo development

Commercial Developer LCR has appointed Lynne Glover as centre manager for its new development Waterloo.London. She brings over 30 years’…
Read More »
High Street

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 30 July 2019, 9:16

Cath Kidston global commerce director joins Boots

Lynn Ritson, global commerce director at fashion and lifestyle brand Cath Kidston has left the company after five years, to…
Read More »
Online & Digital

Michael NorthcottMonday, 29 July 2019, 9:56

Ocado to create 300 jobs at new customer service hub

Online grocery retailer Ocado has signed a 15-year deal to let the top two floors of The Beam, in Sunderland,…
Read More »
High Street

Michael NorthcottMonday, 29 July 2019, 9:08

Primark to push for reduction in rent

Fashion brand Primark is pushing for a reduction in rents at stores, after a number of competitors have secured rental…
Read More »
High Street

Michael NorthcottFriday, 26 July 2019, 10:10

Superdry appoints two new board members

Superdry has appointed two new members to its board, with Georgina Harvey and Faisal Galaria taking on the roles from…
Read More »

First
...
10
20
«
29
30
31
»
...
Last