George MacDonald
Executive editor, Retail Week
George MacDonald is executive editor of Retail Week, the UK retail trade publication. He joined the title as a reporter in 1998 and covers sectors from grocery to department stores.
| Role | Executive editor |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Retail Week |
| Beat | UK retail, strategy, retail policy |
| Previously | Reporter, Retail Week |
Who is George MacDonald?
George MacDonald is executive editor of Retail Week. He has worked on the publication since 1998, when he joined as a reporter, and has since covered almost every part of the UK retail market.
Career
His entire documented career has been at Retail Week, where he rose from reporter to executive editor. Over that time he has interviewed many leading figures in British retail and is often asked to comment on the sector in the wider media. He also serves as a judge for the Retail Week Awards.
- Executive editor, Retail Week
- Reporter, Retail Week (from 1998)
Coverage
He writes news analysis, interviews and opinion pieces on retailers' strategy and performance. His coverage spans grocery, department stores, fashion and general merchandise, along with leadership changes at major chains such as John Lewis.
- Retail strategy and results
- International expansion by UK retailers, such as WHSmith, JD Sports and Primark in the US
- Retail policy, including legislation that makes assaulting shop staff a specific offence
- Interviews with retail chief executives and chairs
Frequently asked questions
Who is George MacDonald?
George MacDonald is executive editor of Retail Week, where he has worked since 1998.
What does George MacDonald write about?
He covers UK retail strategy, leadership and policy across grocery, department stores and fashion.