All People in retail articles – Page 11
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OpinionBridget Lea: I’m a proud black director, but we need more black leaders and white allies
Bridget Lea may be Sainsbury’s managing director for the North now, but when she was coming up through the ranks she never saw a senior retail leader who looked like her.
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NewsSunak unveils changes to job support scheme as golden quarter kicks off
The chancellor has today announced new business support schemes to deal with the ongoing coronavirus crisis, including changes to the job support scheme that replaces furlough at the end of the month.
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AnalysisHow retail changed my life: Debbie Hewitt – from adversity to the City
“I was once told by somebody I wouldn’t get on in business because of my accent.”
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the job support scheme mean for retail?
From November 1, the new government job support scheme comes into effect. How will it affect retail and is it enough to stem the flow of redundancies that have afflicted the industry?
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AnalysisIn pictures: Where do retail’s top bosses love to shop?
As non-essential retail shops prepare to close yet again, Retail Week asks retail bosses to shine a light on their favourite stores. After all, great shops should be celebrated. We hope to see these amazing spaces open their doors soon.
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Opinion‘As we face a second wave employee wellbeing is paramount’
The best-laid plans often go to waste, but never more so than during the past six months.
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AnalysisHow retail changed my life: M&S’ Sharry Cramond – from council estate to dream job
When Sharry Cramond was growing up on a council estate in central Scotland she never dreamed that she would work for some of the biggest names in global retail.
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AnalysisThe Big Question: Are mandatory face coverings for staff good or bad for retail?
Following government guidance that all shopfloor staff must wear face coverings or face hefty fines, Retail Week asks experts whether this regulation will help or hinder the sector’s recovery.
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OpinionNo Limits: ‘Help us keep retail at its brilliant best for everyone’
The retail industry’s meritocratic reputation has always been celebrated.
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AnalysisObituary: Sir Terence Conran, the retailer who brought European flair to a grey Britain
From bringing the duvet to the UK to supporting the launch of Retail Week, British designer, retailer and restaurateur Sir Terence Conran changed the way people lived.
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NewsFortnum & Mason chief executive to step down
Fortnum & Mason’s long-standing chief executive Ewan Venters is set to step down from his role in the new year.
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NewsUsdaw violence against shopworkers petition soars past 50,000 signatures
Usdaw’s House of Commons petition to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse has passed 50,000 signatures, meaning the government will now have to formally respond.
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AnalysisRetail job cuts: is there any end in sight?
As the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic hammer the economy, the retail industry has been among the hardest hit when it comes to job losses. Retail Week explores whether there is an end in sight and if further cuts could be prevented.
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NewsShopworkers’ union launches petition to protect retail staff
Trade union Usdaw’s leader Paddy Lillis has launched a House of Commons petition to help protect retail workers from violence and abuse.
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NewsHamleys chief executive to step down after seven months
Hamleys chief executive David Smith will step down from his role in August, after just seven months with the business.
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NewsM&S to axe 7,000 roles as coronavirus hammers sales
Marks & Spencer is set to cut 7,000 roles across the business in the next three months, as it looks to streamline its strategy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsLakeland unveils succession plan as founding family step down
Lakeland has restructured its operating board as its owners the Rayner family step down from day-to-day running of the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis adds new people executive director to top team
The John Lewis Partnership has named the newest member of its overhauled executive team as Nikki Humphrey.
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NewsKingfisher poaches John Lewis digital director
Kingfisher has announced two new appointments to its customer & digital team, including former John Lewis digital director Sienne Veit.
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AnalysisThe Big Question: What should the government do to stop retail job losses?
Marks & Spencer this week became the latest big retailer to cut jobs. M&S will cut 950 roles, adding to the recent toll at retailers including John Lewis and Boots. Industry experts offer their views on what the government could be doing to stem the tide of lost jobs.