Malcolm Walker Retail Week Columns Iceland: why I’ve bought the company back Posted on 16th March 20121st April 2022 Iceland tycoon Malcolm Walker on why staff and customers keep him going. This time last year I was doing my final training in... Read More
Malcolm Walker Retail Week Columns Fiddling while Rome burns Posted on 16th December 20111st April 2022 Retailers suffer at the hands of bureaucrats and get nothing in return, says Malcolm Walker. Last week I received a two-page letter from some... Read More
Malcolm Walker Retail Week Columns No news like good news Posted on 28th October 20111st April 2022 Doom sells papers, but why is it always at the expense of good news, asks Malcolm Walker Why are we so addicted to bad... Read More
Malcolm Walker Retail Week Columns It’s time for zero tolerance Posted on 25th August 20111st April 2022 The authorities have turned a blind eye to retail crime for too long, says Malcolm Walker As David Cameron and Theresa May found out... Read More
Malcolm Walker Retail Week Columns Iceland is not for sale Posted on 24th June 20111st April 2022 Vultures are supposedly circling, but Iceland is fighting fit and battle-ready, says Malcolm Walker I used to think that there could be few things... Read More
Malcolm Walker Retail Week Columns Making your own luck Posted on 21st April 20111st April 2022 As he climbs up Everest, Malcolm Walker says success is all about determination and luck There can be few less enjoyable experiences in life... Read More
Malcolm Walker Retail Week Columns A different mountain to climb Posted on 25th February 20111st April 2022 I’ll climb Everest for charity or die in the attempt, says Iceland chief Malcolm Walker I’m not much of an adventurer, unless you count... Read More
Malcolm Walker Retail Week Columns Entrepreneurs are not villains Posted on 12th November 20101st April 2022 The role of business in generating prosperity still isn’t recognised, says Malcolm Walker Next week I’m hosting a bit of party to mark Iceland’s... Read More
Malcolm Walker Retail Week Columns The great fresh food myth Posted on 10th September 20101st April 2022 Last time I promised to explain how Iceland leads the way in healthy eating. The answer is really simple: freezing is God’s own way... Read More
Malcolm Walker Retail Week Columns The best of both worlds Posted on 9th July 20101st April 2022 We could use some of the US’s ambition, but they can keep their food, says Malcolm Walker I am writing this on a plane... Read More