George MacDonald

Marks & Spencer is expanding its international business after striking a new franchise deal for the Philippines.

Health and beauty giant Boots has posted a rise in annual sales and profits as it drew more shoppers and enhanced its stores.

Specialist retailer Hobbycraft has exited its corporate voluntary arrangement (CVA) two years earlier than envisaged and distributed a pot of cash to creditors, Retail Week can reveal

Online powerhouse Amazon has opened a fulfilment centre in Northampton and revealed plans for another location in Kettering, marking a £1bn investment in Northamptonshire by the retailer.

Health and beauty giant Boots has held talks with potential suitors over a sale which could value the retailer at as much as $10bn.

WHSmith is to raise money through a new share placing after revising profit expectations and warning on its outlook as conflict continues in the Middle East.

Marks & Spencer has reduced the prices of 65 "shopping list essentials", bringing its investment in lower prices to £30m this year.

As Alex Baldock prepares to take the helm of the famous retailer, it could be all change on the ownership front; and that will be up to wily entrepreneur Stefano Pessina, says George MacDonald

New UK retail arrival Joybuy is to hold a 'summer Black Friday' promotion that is expected to win trade as consumers hit by the high cost of living splash out on bargains.

The boss of TGJones, the rebranded WHSmith high street business, has outlined a new vision for the retailer as it seeks to restructure.