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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.

  • Jun- 2025 -
    4 June
    Clothing & ShoesNike appoints Michael Gonda as executive VP and CCO

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    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 December
    Features
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  • Apr- 2023 -
    24 April
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    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 August
    EconomyDeliveroo losses widen as Simon Wolfson steps down from board

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    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 July
    EntertainmentLego ‘indefinitely’ halts operations in Russia

    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 June
    Clothing & ShoesNike to quit Russia after Ukraine invasion

    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 May
    NewsMcDonald’s to permanently exit Russia after 30 years

    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

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  • Feb- 2021 -
    1 February
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    It’s no secret that 2020 was a tough year for many businesses. The closure of non-essential stores meant that the majority of retailers have had to find new ways to continue operation.  Whilst the situation has and continues to be difficult for many businesses, we’ve also seen many become more…

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  • Nov- 2019 -
    20 November
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