McDonald’s
This coverage examines McDonald’s operations and strategy within the UK retail sector, offering insights for professionals overseeing foodservice, franchising, and multi-site operations. It reports on expansion plans, as well as leadership appointments, marketing initiatives, and financial performance. The reporting also addresses challenges such as inflationary pressures impacting profits and consumer responses to pricing strategies, providing context on how McDonald’s navigates the evolving UK retail landscape.
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Nov- 2025 -3 NovemberSupermarkets
Asda sells Leon back to founder
Asda has confirmed the sale of Leon Restaurants to its co-founder John Vincent for an undisclosed price. The deal includes 46 Leon restaurants and 20 UK franchise sites, as well as three in the Netherlands and one in Italy. Around 1,120 Leon staff will transfer to the new ownership. Asda…
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Aug- 2025 -28 AugustComment
How retailers can keep frontline staff from feeling undervalued and overstressed
In retail, the shop floor is where the customer experience comes to life. It’s where expectations are met — or missed. Yet for decades, frontline employees, the people most directly responsible for shaping that experience, have often been left without the tools, recognition, and support they need to thrive. For…
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Jun- 2025 -4 JuneClothing & Shoes
Nike appoints Michael Gonda as executive VP and CCO
Nike has announced that it has appointed Michael Gonda executive vice president and chief communications officer of Nike, effective 7 July, 2025. In this role, Gonda will lead the global communications organisation, overseeing all facets of the communications strategy, including storytelling, corporate and brand reputation, issues management, and employee engagement.…
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Dec- 2024 -27 DecemberFeatures
Understanding the shopping habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha with Beano Brain
Understanding younger generations—their habits, preferences, and influences—is the key to future-proofing brands. Few are more adept at unearthing these insights than Helenor Gilmour, director of insights and strategy at kids insight consultancy Beano Brain. Drawing on decades of experience in marketing and consumer behavior, Gilmour has spearheaded strategies that connect…
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Apr- 2023 -24 AprilNews
Levi Strauss appoints new chief marketing officer
Levi Strauss & Co has recently announced the appointment of Kenny Mitchell as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the brand, effective from June 5. Mitchell will be responsible for advancing the brand’s consumer marketing strategies, focused on building denim leadership equity, cementing its position as a lifestyle…
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Aug- 2022 -10 AugustEconomy
Deliveroo losses widen as Simon Wolfson steps down from board
Deliveroo has revealed its H1 pre-tax losses have widened to £147m from £95m the year prior and also confirmed that Next CEO Simon Wolfson has decided to step down from its board. The food delivery service saw revenue increase 12% to £1.01bn in 2022 compared with £907m in 2021, additionally,…
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Jul- 2022 -13 JulyEntertainment
Lego ‘indefinitely’ halts operations in Russia
Lego will cease its commercial operations in Russia after previously pausing shipments to the country back in March. In a statement to Retail Sector, a spokesperson said: “The LEGO Group paused shipments to Russia in March. Given the continued extensive disruption in the operating environment, we have decided to indefinitely…
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Jun- 2022 -23 JuneClothing & Shoes
Nike to quit Russia after Ukraine invasion
Sportswear brand Nike has revealed it will fully pull out of Russia three months after suspending its business in the country due to the Ukraine war. It said it will scale down its operations in Russia over the “coming months”, having announced a temporary suspension on 3 March. It marks…
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May- 2022 -17 MayNews
McDonald’s to permanently exit Russia after 30 years
McDonald’s Corporation has announced it will permanently exit the Russian market after more than 30 years of operations in the country, and it has initiated a process to sell its Russian business. McDonald’s said the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine, and the precipitating unpredictable operating environment, had…
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Apr- 2021 -30 April
Amazon sees Q1 profits surge to $8.1bn
Amazon has revealed that net income soared to $8.1bn (£5.8bn) in its first quarter results, up from a net income of $2.5bn (£1.8bn) the year prior, as more customers turned to online shopping amid the global pandemic. In the same period, its net sales increased 44% to $108.5bn (£78bn) in…
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