All articles by Hugh Radojev – Page 128
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NewsChairs on the biggest challenges facing retail boards
Three of the most high-profile chairs in the UK retail industry have outlined some of the biggest issues facing boardrooms.
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NewsTimpson boss on why unconventional hiring process fires growth
The boss of Timpson has said fostering an “upside-down management” culture and employing ex-offenders has helped fire the business to growth.
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VideoWatch: Ocado Solutions boss on the importance of partnerships
Ocado Solutions chief executive Luke Jensen talks about what the M&S-Ocado joint venture will mean for the tech arm of the business and the importance of yesterday’s Coles deal.
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NewsWaitrose's Collins: Retailers and consumers 'pent up' by Brexit
Waitrose chief executive Rob Collins has said the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit is leading to “pent up business activity” from consumers and retailers waiting to be released.
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NewsWalmart International boss: Benefits of AI must be shared with staff
Walmart International’s boss has said the new opportunities presented by AI and robotics will be huge for retailers, but warned they must be shared fairly with staff.
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NewsThe Range’s new HQ to create 450 jobs
Value home retailer The Range has announced its new headquarters will open in the summer and will create 450 new jobs in its home town of Plymouth.
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NewsMoss Bros plans to double online sales in three years
Moss Bros will aim to double its online sales over the next three years in a bid to arrest declining profits.
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NewsAnalysis: Is Gormley's strategy Majestic or misguided?
When Rowan Gormley took the reins at Majestic Wine, then-chair Phil Wrigley claimed the new boss had been “handed the keys to the Ferrari”.
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NewsStore gallery: Office reopens flagship Oxford Street store
Office has reopened its flagship Oxford Street branch as a brand new concept store, after a three-month refurbishment.
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NewsCo-op to pay £1.3m costs following supplier code breaches
The Co-op has been forced to pay £1.3m in costs and apologise to its suppliers after the Groceries Code Adjudicator found it had made breaches in relation to delisting and variation of supply arrangements.
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NewsSir Philip Green facing Arcadia pension blackhole
Sir Philip Green is facing the prospect of increasing his contributions to Arcadia’s pension schemes, as he mulls a potential company voluntary arrangement.
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NewsM&S plans to double food business following Ocado deal
Marks & Spencer is aiming to double its food business to more than £12bn over the next five years after striking its joint venture with Ocado.
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NewsTesco launches plastic-free groceries trial
Tesco is launching a trial to remove a selection of plastic-wrapped fruit and vegetables to cut down on waste.
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NewsPaperchase given the green light for a CVA
Paperchase is set to close at least five stores after winning credit approval for its proposed CVA this afternoon.
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NewsArcadia appoints GCW as it mulls CVA
Arcadia has appointed property agency GCW to oversee its proposed restructuring process, Retail Week understands.
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NewsUpdate: Battle for Debenhams heats up
Debenhams has secured a £200m funding injection as the business battles to secure its future amid the overtures of Sports Direct.
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NewsMike Ashley rules out buying Arcadia ‘even for £1’
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashely has launched an attack on Sir Philip Green, insisting he wouldn’t buy his Arcadia retail empire even “for a pound”.
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NewsGoogle launches digital skills programme to boost high streets
Google has launched a new digital skills programme in a bid to boost Britain’s high streets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is payment the next big retail differentiator?
With the launch last week of new payments service Laybuy in the UK market, Retail Week looks at whether ‘buy now, pay later’ will be the next big thing in retail.
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NewsWalmart chief technology officer King exits
Walmart chief technology officer Jeremy King is set to leave the business at the end of the month, according to an internal memo.