Mark Potter

Position: Journalist

Articles

UPDATE 2-DSG reports return to underlying sales growth November 26, 07:55am EST 

LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - DSG International <DSGI.L>, Europe's No.2 electricals retailer, reported a pick-up in sales in recent weeks, helped by store upgrades and demand for Microsoft's <MSFT.O> new Windows 7 computer operating system. ...  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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Merry Christmas, Unhappy New Year

Early signs indicate a return of seasonal cheer on the High Street this year but happy shoppers may start feeling the pinch in the cold light of January  Full Article 

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M&S needs to manage succession as well as recession

Marks & Spencer is finally getting to grips with the recession, first-quarter results from the bellwether retailer show. But it needs to sort out a row over management if its shares are to enjoy the full benefit.  Full Article 

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Icelandic saga spreads chill from freezer cabinets to soccer clubs

It's already on a geological fault line -- now the economy of Iceland risksĀ being torn apart by the banking crisis. But the saga of the North Atlantic islandĀ of Iceland does not stop at its own rocky ...  Full Article