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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.

Government

Michael NorthcottThursday, 23 November 2017, 11:44

Retail associations respond to ‘encouraging’ Autumn Budget

A number of retail associations have responded positively to the Chancellor’s Budget which was revealed yesterday (22 November). The British…
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Economy

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 21 November 2017, 11:12

Online retail growth lower than average in pre-Black Friday lull

Despite showing a year-on-year growth of 12.6%, online retail sales figures in October were lower than average suggesting a pre-Black…
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News

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 21 November 2017, 11:10

Retail to lose £4.5bn by neglecting ‘grey pound’, says report

Older people’s charity, Anchor, is highlighting the “dire” need for the high street to reinvent itself as a new report…
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Advice

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 21 November 2017, 10:43

Black Friday: Don’t forget your returns strategy

As we head towards Black Friday, retailers are once again fully focussed on what will be the biggest UK shopping period of…
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Advice

Michael NorthcottMonday, 20 November 2017, 22:52

How small retailers can survive the bumper sales weekend

Last year, UK shoppers set new records; with total sales on the Friday reaching £1.23 billion, a 12.2% increase on 2015,…
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Economy

Michael NorthcottMonday, 20 November 2017, 18:23

Retail bosses call on Chancellor for ‘shoppers’ budget’

Leading CEOs from across British retail are today backing Phillip Hammond, the Chancellor, to deliver a “shoppers’ Budget” including decisive…
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News

Michael NorthcottMonday, 20 November 2017, 14:57

Christmas spending set to rise, says Accenture

Despite concerns around Brexit, spending on Christmas purchases is likely to increase in the UK this year, with more than…
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Uncategorized

Michael NorthcottThursday, 16 November 2017, 22:02

New £1.4bn Westfield Croydon centre gets council green light

A new Westfield shopping centre – London’s third – has been given the go-ahead by Croydon Council. Construction on the…
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Uncategorized

Michael NorthcottThursday, 16 November 2017, 21:03

Sainsbury’s dips toe in pizza takeaway market

Sainsbury’s is trialling a personalised takeaway pizza service through which customers can order by telephone and pick up in-store just…
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Uncategorized

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 15 November 2017, 23:20

Waitrose launches self-serve check-in for ‘click and collect’ orders

Waitrose has launched self-service check-in for John Lewis ‘click and collect’ orders in 140 stores in time for Black Friday…
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