WACBusEd

Business Education Department in Whitburn Academy, West Lothian.

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

Goodbye to all the young people and staff @WhitburnAC it’s been a privilege to join you on a learning journey this year! I’m sad and excited to be heading off for pastures new in Glasgow but enjoy your summer holiday and recharge for August! Mr Hutchison ☺️

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

And we are off! We are all buzzing for Alton Towers! (Even if we are a bit tired)🙌🏻😃😴🎢 #RewardsTrip #Relationships #WACOnTour #WACSuccess

[The Independent @Independent]

New Look slashes prices as it battles sliding sales https://t.co/KeVLESXZlc

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Discount retailer Poundworld expected to appoint administrators, putting 5,100 jobs at risk https://t.co/RjQB4jNRCS

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

Wishing all our departing S6 pupils the best of luck for the future! It has been lovely to teach many of you this year. I am sure you will go on to do great things ☺️ Mr H. #WACPupils https://t.co/huMkNcQl19

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

Our SfW Retail class have been having excellent discussions around the challenges faced on the UK High Street this week! In pairs we are now researching a retailer of their choice to present. Can’t wait! 👚👕👖#Communication #Research #DevelopingSkills #Breadth #Depth #Choice

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Department store chain House of Fraser is to close 31 shops, including Oxford Street, affecting 6,000 jobs https://t.co/ZuVEHtV4tB

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

@donnamcmaster Well done to all involved! We see you there @WACMathsTech Mr Scobie!

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

House of Fraser Cont.
•Brand Identify - they call themselves “premium” yet sell “house brands” (cheaper designer alternative)
You can’t be all this to all people. Either premium or you aren’t.

Many complex factors contributing to the decline of House of Fraser (2/2)

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

House of Fraser has been struggling for over a decade due to a combination of PESTEC & Internal Factors:
•Fast changing market - too many large stores
•Chronic under-investment
•Poor management decision making by not responding fast enough (1/2) https://t.co/zGkuLhclvm

[Sky News @SkyNews]

House of Fraser aims to cut 6,000 jobs in rescue plan https://t.co/fQgSjxsUiz

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

“This isn’t just a decline...this an M&S decline”. 📉
Any of our H Bus Man pupils who are considering further study in business (or just interested) should watch “The Trouble with M&S” on Channel 5 (online)! #ExternalFactors #InternalFactors

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

Good news for secondary sector of industry. Making use of automation/mechanisation but Clark’s profits continue to fall because they aren’t adapting fast enough. Old fashioned products, boring stores and average use of e-commerce #7Ps https://t.co/Gw7sUKjtvt

[Reuters @Reuters]

Clarks shoes made in Britain after 12-year hiatus https://t.co/2roJGkBbBJ

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Marks and Spencer has revealed steep falls in annual sales and profits https://t.co/KPpGOX8OJO

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

The first UK retailer with profits of £1 billion now have profits of just £66 million. The market leader is under intense pressure from PESTEC Factors and Internal Factors (mainly technology) as they have failed to modernise to meet changing times! https://t.co/jWhbbA1bNe

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

"There has been a change in customer shopping habits" - Marks and Spencer Chief Executive Steve Rowe on 62% fall in annual pre-tax profits https://t.co/UpSDsTgrKf

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

Best of luck to our Higher Business class sitting their exam today! Miss Richmond and I are proud of the work you’ve put in over the last few weeks. Remember to read the question carefully, identify key words and the number of marks per question! @WACWallaceH @WhitburnAC

[business@BHS @BUSINESSatBHS]

One student today asked for info on the Boston Matrix for Higher BM. Image attached!

Possible Questions:
a) Justify Business Z's decision to widen their product portfolio. (4)
b) Describe features of the Boston Matrix. (4)

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

H Bus Man: Gentle reminder that your Immersion Day is on tomorrow for a full day! Materials prepared for you to collaborate and discuss specific topics in smalls teams that you find most challenging! A whole day with me you lucky lot! 🤓👌🏻

[business@BHS @BUSINESSatBHS]

A few Higher BM pupils asking for extra revision questions today. Some extra questions below! Try a Bronze, Silver and Gold from now until Friday :)

[Mrs Phee 👩‍🏫 @MissKilgour]

BM pupils here is a fantastic account to keep an eye on this week! @MrMcLeodBizEd Tweeting like a boss for our exam this Friday! 😃

[WACBusEd @WACBusEd]

N5 and Higher Admin here a great example of why the subject is so relevant to your futures. You’ve developed IT skills across all the main software packages that a business will use! 🤓 #Word #Excel #Access #PowerPoint #EmployabilitySkills https://t.co/Mw7vHCciWG

[DYW West Lothian @DYWWestLothian]

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