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NewsM&S staff hospitalised following carbon monoxide leak
A Marks & Spencer store in London was closed and its staff were treated in hospital following a carbon monoxide leak.
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InterviewExit interview: outgoing Ikea UK&I boss Peter Jelkeby
As Ikea UK&I boss Peter Jelkeby prepares to step down from his post and take over the lead job at the furniture giant’s operation in Germany, he speaks to Retail Week about how shoppers have changed, the moves by competitors that he has envied and the learnings he’ll be taking forward into his new job.
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NewsRetail jobs hit ‘record low’, official data reveals
The number of retail jobs has reached its lowest ever level after the industry shed more jobs than some other sectors combined.
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NewsGreggs names ex-Tesco finance boss as non-exec
Greggs has named former Tesco finance director Richard Smothers as an independent non-executive director, effective February 1.
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NewsPandora completes leadership transition earlier than scheduled
Pandora has completed its chief executive transition ahead of schedule, as the new boss will take the reins from January 1.
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NewsPret A Manger appoints UK and Ireland president
Pret A Manger has poached Kraft Heinz boss Ross Warnes to be its new UK and Ireland president to lead the company’s biggest region through its next phase of growth.
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NewsEvri to recruit over 2,000 roles as parcel demand continues
Evri is undergoing a huge recruitment drive across the UK as demand for parcels continues.
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NewsLululemon chief executive to step down next year
Lululemon revealed its chief executive Calvin McDonald plans to step down from his role as well as member of the board of directors next year.
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Opinion‘For the future of the industry, retail needs to look further ahead on leadership succession’
Chief executives can churn fast and the need to fill a vacancy may come around more quickly than expected. If there’s a dearth of talent, a business can soon unravel, warns Charlotte Hardie
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AnalysisStore tour: A look at one of Matalan’s revamped stores
Matalan has been on a road to recovery this year. It is planning a relaunched loyalty scheme and refreshed mobile app, announced former H&M UK boss Henrik Nordvall as its new chief executive, and has just completed a £25m investment in new stores and refurbishments.
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NewsOcado appoints new independent non-exec
Ocado Group has appointed Cathy Graham as an independent non-executive director.
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NewsNew Look raids Co-op for new retail director
New Look has named Co-op director of format and innovation Mark Matthews as its new retail director.
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NewsIceland boss to be made Labour peer
Iceland chief executive Richard Walker is to be nominated for a seat in the House of Lords.
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FeatureMerry Crime-mas: What are retailers doing to keep their staff safe over the festive season?
Shoplifting and retail crime continue to plague the industry as cases reach record levels. This is only expected to intensify as the sector enters its busiest – and most dangerous – trading period of the year; the all-important golden quarter
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NewsBurberry names new c-suite hires as it pushes on with turnaround
Burberry has appointed two new c-suite executives as the luxury brand continues with its turnaround push.
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InterviewSupply chain: DHL retail and ecommerce boss on leveraging AI, data and teamwork in time for peak
With that in mind, Retail Week speaks to DHL supply chain managing director of retail and ecommerce, Natalie Frow, about how retailers can prepare for peak and how the use of automation and AI can boost fulfilment.
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NewsWickes staff celebrate £14m return on share scheme
Employees of DIY retailer Wickes have more than doubled the value of their investment in a company sharesave scheme that has just matured.
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NewsJust Eat chief executive to depart following takeover
The chief executive and founder of Just Eat is stepping down from his role at the rapid delivery platform following a £3.6bn takeover by Prosus.
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InterviewQ&A: Trinny London MD on omnichannel, personalisation and Christmas
While Trinny London is not even a decade old, the beauty retailer has gone from being makeup-focused and digital first, to now focusing on omnichannel with its flagship London store and personalised services.
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NewsMarks & Spencer turns to New Look to appoint stores innovation chief
Marks & Spencer has hired a stores innovation and implementation who joined today, Retail Week can reveal.