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NewsDebenhams CEO's pay more than halves as turnaround continues
Debenhams boss Dan Finley saw his full-year pay plummet 85% as the online retail giant continues on its multi-year transformation to turn around the business.
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AnalysisWhat an Andy Burnham premiership might mean for retailers
After an overwhelming victory in the Makerfield byelection, Downing Street looks like the likely next stop for Andy Burnham. We take a look at the potential implications for high streets, jobs and the economy.
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NewsJohn Lewis to recruit 1,000 care-experienced young people by 2030
John Lewis Partnership has committed to recruiting an additional 1,000 young people who have experienced care by 2030, more than doubling its previous target.
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InterviewQ&A: Relex Solutions VP of product and platform discusses modernising end-to-end solutions for retail
Retailers are looking for ways to improve end-to-end operations, from accurate demand forecasting to inventory optimisation, and better pricing and planning from start to finish. This is where Relex Solutions comes in as a unified native AI-platform aiming to do just that, as well as drive smarter decisions, increased sales and better sustainability.
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NewsMarks Electrical fined and ordered to refund customers wrongly charged
The competition regulator has imposed a fine on specialist retailer Marks Electricals for breaching consumer law.
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NewsMorrisons launches travel and pet insurance
Morrisons has launched its own travel and pet insurance offer, marking the supermarket’s first move into financial services.
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NewsRetail job numbers fall as business costs climb
Retail jobs declined in the first quarter, prompting a renewed call for government action on the cost of employing people and associated red tape.
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NewsHush hires ex-Reiss chief customer officer
Hush has welcomed former Reiss director Sally-Anne Newson to the role of chief customer officer.
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NewsPrimark names ex-Calvin Klein exec as new design director
Primark has appointed former Calvin Klein creative director Keiron Birch to the newly created role of director of womenswear design.
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AnalysisQVC UK: How the original live shopping channel is taking on social commerce
QVC has been a live shopping staple since its launch in 1993, and it now has a presence in its native US, UK, Japan, Italy and Germany.
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NewsLavish Alice strengthens leadership team
Womenswear brand Lavish Alice has made two new appointments to its leadership team as it looks to accelerate its global expansion strategy.
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NewsSainsbury’s kicks off search for new chair
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is in the market for a new chair, having instructed headhunters to begin searching for a replacement for Martin Scicluna.
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NewsKylie Jenner’s Khy names ex-Ganni boss as new CEO
Khy, the fashion brand owned by reality tv star Kylie Jenner, has appointed former Ganni boss Laura du Rusquec as its new chief executive.
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NewsM&S names new digital chief and veteran Berendji steps down
Marks & Spencer has appointed a new digital boss, and long-serving director Sacha Berendji is to step back from the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCharlotte Tilbury, Amazon UK boss and former Dunelm CEO on latest honours list
Several retailers have been included in the king’s birthday honours list.
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InterviewPureseoul co-founder Gracie Tullio on the journey from sceptical landlords to record queues
The co-founder of K-beauty juggernaut Pureseoul, Gracie Tullio, speaks to Retail Week about record-breaking queues, sceptical landlords, and staying ahead of the curve.
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InterviewQ&A: Fortnum & Mason UK retail director on using real-time customer data to improve the store experience
Fortnum & Mason UK retail director Sean Ghouse and founder and chief executive of TruRating Georgina Nelson speak to Retail Week about real-time customer feedback technology
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NewsWilliam Reed UK Brands boss to step down
William Reed managing director of UK Brands, Lorraine Hendle, will be stepping away from the business after over 27 years.
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NewsPrimark appoints former Ikea parent group exec as new chief financial officer
Primark has appointed Lucy Slinger, formerly of Ikea’s parent company Ingka Group, as its new chief financial officer.
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Opinion‘Pessina poised to be kingmaker once again as Boots holds sale talks’
As Alex Baldock prepares to take the helm of the famous retailer, it could be all change on the ownership front; and that will be up to wily entrepreneur Stefano Pessina, says George MacDonald