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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.

Economy

Michael NorthcottFriday, 31 May 2019, 8:51

Consumer confidence increases in May

Consumer confidence rose by 3 overall to -10 for the month of May, according to GFK’s Consumer Confidence Index. Four…
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Advice

Michael NorthcottThursday, 30 May 2019, 15:41

4 click-and-collect mistakes all retailers need to avoid

When it comes to high street retail, offering click-and-collect can have a monumental effect on a business’ overall customer experience.…
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Entertainment

Michael NorthcottThursday, 30 May 2019, 9:02

Microsoft’s flagship store to open on 11 July

International technology and software company Microsoft is set to open its first physical retail store in Oxford Circus, London on…
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Health & Beauty

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 29 May 2019, 9:22

Boots could close up to 200 stores

Boots owner Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA) have plans to close up to 200 underperforming stores, according to Sky News. The…
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Department Stores

Michael NorthcottThursday, 10 January 2019, 17:59

Debenhams chairman ousted by Mike Ashley

The chairman of Debenhams, Sir Ian Cheshire, has resigned with immediate effect after Mike Ashley and other shareholders voted him…
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Clothing & Shoes

Michael NorthcottFriday, 7 December 2018, 17:47

Ted Baker CEO and founder in ‘leave of absence’

The chief executive of Ted Baker, who is facing allegations of misconduct, has taken a “leave of absence” from the…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottThursday, 31 May 2018, 14:15

Poundland spits back at Thameslink after Twitter jibe

Train operator Thameslink and discount retailer Poundland have traded barbs after a disgruntled rail passenger tweeted innocuously about delays. Thameslink…
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Department Stores

Michael NorthcottThursday, 31 May 2018, 9:43

TUC, Usdaw launch petition calling for Marks and Spencer transparency

Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has joined with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to launch a petition calling on Marks and…
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M&A

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 8 May 2018, 11:18

Asda-Sainsbury’s merger fears voiced by industry bodies

Trade bodies and environmental groups fear the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury’s will further squeeze UK food producers and…
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Advice

Michael NorthcottThursday, 23 November 2017, 12:53

Energy – far more than a retailer’s ‘impulse buy’

Recent research has suggested that some £300m worth of energy is being wasted across the UK retail sector. As major…
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