All People articles – Page 10
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InterviewQ&A: Particular Audience CEO on the evolution of retail media, search and personalisation
Chief executive says retail media architecture “won’t survive” the next five years without adding advanced search and recommendation systems.
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NewsBodycare appoints chief executive as it ramps up UK store roll out
Bodycare has appointed a chief executive as it accelerates its UK high street expansion.
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NewsHotel Chocolat names new head of retail in raft of internal promotions
Hotel Chocolat has promoted Nicola Hallinan to head of retail alongside two other new internal appointments, Retail Week can reveal
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InterviewMajestic boss on the future of the specialist retailer and her history at Sainsbury’s
In her first interview, Majestic managing director Elizabeth Newman reveals her plans for the specialist retailer, and what she learned working for Sainsbury’s chief executive that will help her deliver.
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NewsTesco taps up bankers to explore Central European business sale
Tesco is reportedly exploring a sale of its central and Eastern European operations in a move which would bring to an end its three-decade attempt to build an international retail estate.
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NewsJohn Lewis puts 200 jobs at risk with bureau de change closures
John Lewis is planning to close all its physical bureau de change desks, placing 200 jobs at risk, as it looks to move the service online, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisWhy Ocado has chosen now to settle its CEO succession plans
After nearly two weeks of gathering speculation and reports of an increasingly bitter boardroom battle, Ocado has today laid out its succession plans for chief executive Tim Steiner.
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NewsPret boss to spearhead national youth employment programme
Pret a Manger CEO Pano Christou has been named as the first UK chair of a national business-led network aimed at creating more employment opportunities for young people.
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NewsEx-Primark CEO takes on advisory role at George at Asda
Former Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has returned to retail with an advisory role for George at Asda.
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NewsOcado sets out Steiner succession plans
Ocado has set out plans for what it called the “next phase of its long-term leadership transition” following weeks of media speculation over the future of chief executive Tim Steiner.
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Opinion‘Retail has developed generations of workers. Now let us develop the next one’
The Employment Rights Act could make flexible roles harder to offer, reducing opportunities in retail rather than expanding them, warns BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson
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NewsDebenhams Group chief executive implements full-time office policy
Debenhams Group chief executive Dan Finley has ordered corporate staff back into the office five days a week for testing and collaboration.
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NewsMarks Electrical finance boss steps down
Marks Electrical chief financial officer has stepped down after less than a year with the business.
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NewsIssa brothers’ petrol empire float could earn them billions
The Issa brothers are preparing for a stock market flotation of their petrol station empire, which could put them among the wealthiest entrepreneurs in Britain.
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InterviewQ&A: Metapack UK lead talks transforming the post-purchase journey from reactive to proactive
With 84% of shoppers likely to abandon their basket due to poor delivery options, retailers need to ensure there is convenience and choice in the final part of the shopping journey.
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NewsAsda appoints New Look boss as George CEO
Asda has announced the appointment of Helen Connolly as the next chief executive of George.
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AnalysisThe talking points from Baldock’s last set of results as Currys boss
Currys reported a 6% increase in group revenue to £9.3bn in the year to May 2026, with group adjusted profits rising 18% to £191m
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NewsHome Bargains opens consultation with staff over change in pay frequency
Value retail giant Home Bargains has opened consultation with store, warehouse and distribution staff over a proposed change in their pay frequency from weekly to monthly, Retail Week understands.
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NewsSofa.com appoints new MD from M&S
Furniture retailer Sofa.com has hired Marks & Spencer executive Sunayna Azam as managing director to spearhead a new growth strategy
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NewsGreggs CFO to stand down after over 20 years
Greggs has today announced that its long-term chief financial officer has decided to leave the food-to-go retailer after 28 years.