All Human resources articles – Page 19
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NewsTesco poaches Coca-Cola PR chief to help rebuild trust
Tesco has poached Coca-Cola’s European public affairs chief Jane Lawrie to be its new group communications director.
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NewsArcadia may attempt block of BHS administrator appointment
Arcadia may try to block the appointment of a second administrator to collapsed chain BHS because it believes it would be a waste of creditors’ money.
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OpinionOpinion: How retailers should attract and retain top talent
With the fall of BHS and a cloud of controversy surrounding the retail sector, you’d be forgiven for looking at it through a lens of doom and gloom.
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NewsBHS: First tranche of stores to close this week – full list
Administrators of the collapsed department store chain BHS will close the first stores this Saturday as stock runs out, with the first 20 located all around the UK.
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AnalysisTheresa May’s shopping list: what policies can retailers expect?
Britain has its first female Prime Minister in 26 years with the arrival of former Home Secretary Theresa May at 10 Downing Street.
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NewsPeople moves: Home Retail Group’s new chief executive and all the June moves
Sainsbury’s John Rogers steps up at Home Retail Group, new chief executive for Asda; Cath Kidston bids farewell to eponymous business.
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NewsFashion retailer Hobbs appoints new finance chief
Hobbs has appointed new chief financial officer Mehul Tank to replace its newly promoted omnichannel trading director Simon Luscombe.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Clarity needed on apprenticeship levy as pressures mount
The Government’s apprenticeship levy, scheduled to be introduced in April next year, is not a popular policy among many retailers.
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NewsBurberry poaches Céline boss to be new chief executive amid shake-up
Burberry appoints Céline boss Marco Gobbetti as new chief executive in top team restructure after turbulent period at FTSE-listed luxury retailer.
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NewsHouse of Fraser confirms start date for Harding replacement Walmsley
House of Fraser has confirmed that former Marks & Spencer digital director David Walmsley will join the business at the end of August.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss warns post-Brexit sterling fall is "big issue"
John Lewis managing director Andy Street has said that the depreciation of the pound following Brexit could be a “big issue” for the retailer.
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NewsSports Direct boss Forsey monitoring fate of EU workers post-Brexit
Sports Direct has admitted it is keeping a close eye on how Brexit could affect EU workers, but said other retailers would also be hit.
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NewsNew Look and Debenhams pledge support to Be Inspired campaign
New Look and Debenhams have both pledged their support to Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign by becoming retail partners.
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NewsShop Direct deputy chief executive Gareth Jones exits
Shop Direct’s deputy chief executive Gareth Jones is leaving Shop Direct at the end of the year, after seven years with the business.
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis celebrates Partnership Day
John Lewis has been celebrating its partnership model this week, as its Flying Spedan John Lewis roadshow tours the country.
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NewsSir Charlie Mayfield on why John Lewis Partnership Day matters
On John Lewis’ Partnership Day, chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield tells Retail Week why the celebration is so important.
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NewsSir Philip Green demands apology for 'shocking and offensive' remarks
Sir Philip Green has labelled an MP’s remarks about the behaviour of Arcadia directors and the Green family “shocking and offensive”, demanding an apology.
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NewsBHS: MP Frank Field demands 'a very large cheque from the Green family'
Frank Field MP told Arcadia directors today that “a very large cheque from the Green family” was necessary to fill BHS’s pension black hole.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Brexit impact retail employment in the UK?
As a shocked UK descended into confusion following the Brexit decision, retailers have sought to reassure staff from EU countries.
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NewsBonmarché unveils start date of new chief executive Helen Connolly
Bonmarché has revealed that Asda’s Helen Connolly will be appointed chief executive on August 15, five months after her appointment was announced.