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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.

Clothing & Shoes

Michael NorthcottThursday, 25 July 2019, 9:17

CMA launches probe of JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of footwear retailer, Footasylum. Phase 1…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 24 July 2019, 9:18

Wyevale to sell sale six more centres to Blue Diamond

Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) has announced the sale of six centres to Blue Diamond, following the sale of nine centres…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 24 July 2019, 8:54

B&M revenues surge during first quarter

Discount retailer B&M has posted a revenue growth of 13.8 in Q1. Revenue relating to the period from 31 March…
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Supermarkets

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 23 July 2019, 9:49

Grocery spend falls despite the start of summer weather

Total grocery sales fell by -0.5% in the last four weeks, despite the start of warm summer weather at the…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 23 July 2019, 9:16

McColl’s profits plummet by 91%

Convenience store and newsagents McColl’s has reported a 91% decline in pre-tax profits for the six months to 26 May,…
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DIY

Michael NorthcottMonday, 22 July 2019, 9:47

Homebase close to buying out Bathstore

DIY retailer Homebase is reportedly closing in on acquiring bathroom retailer Bathstore, according to The Telegraph. The company entered administration…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottMonday, 22 July 2019, 9:41

Philip Day places bid for Jack Wills

Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day has put in an initial bid to acquire fashion retailer Jack Wills. It has…
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Supermarkets

Michael NorthcottFriday, 19 July 2019, 9:07

Sainsbury’s to open the UK’s first signing store

Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is to open the first sign language store in the UK, at a store in Bath, as…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottFriday, 19 July 2019, 9:01

Capital and Regional appoints former Debenhams director

Retail property investors Capital and Regional, has appointed former Debenhams director of group property as its new commercial director. Prior…
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Online & Digital

Michael NorthcottThursday, 18 July 2019, 9:18

Online retail sales bounce back in June

Online retail sales rose by 8.5% year-on-year, the strongest growth this year, according to the latest IMRG Capgemini eRetail Sales…
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