All People articles – Page 176
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OpinionMove of the Week: A New Look for former House of Fraser boss
One thing you could never accuse Nigel Oddy of is seeking an easy life.
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Retail VoiceThree simple ways retailers can cultivate creativity
It’s all too easy to build a culture that kills ideas. Home Grown explores how retail CEOs and their teams can avoid stifling creativity to drive innovation at work.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Surviving and thriving in the new retail
“If you’re selling stuff, you’re knackered, frankly.” Not so long ago, those words might have got backs up at Retail Week Live. But not anymore.
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VideoWatch: People, personalisation and the key takeaways from RWL
This week, the team discuss the key themes from Retail Week Live 2019, from businesses grappling with data to committing to life-long development of staff skills.
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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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NewsCustomer trust is retail's 'essential battleground', says Dixons' Baldock
Dixons Carphone boss Alex Baldock says the retailer is investing in staff training and “doubling down on investment in data science and analytics” in a bid to win customer trust.
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VideoWatch: Dixons boss Baldock on investing £200m in staff
Dixons Carphone boss Alex Baldock tells Retail Week about his plans to quadruple investment in store staff in the next three years and turn its stores into “palaces of discovery”.
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Future LeadersAnalysis: How to be an inclusive leader
To create a diverse and inclusive workplace, chief executives need to lead the charge. But how can they drive change?
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Retail VoiceLet AI replace routine tasks with meaningful ones
Don’t fear technology, use it to help get the most from your retail team and let them understand how it can make their jobs better.
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NewsWalmart's McKenna hits out at CMA over Sainsbury's-Asda probe
Walmart International boss Judith McKenna has taken a swipe at competition authorities for failing to understand the changing nature of the UK grocery market.
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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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NewsWaterstones staff demand ‘real living wage’
Staff at bookseller Waterstones have launched a petition calling for payment of a ‘real’ living wage.
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Retail VoiceConsumers want instant gratification – are retailers ready?
Ahead of a panel on instant gratification at Retail Week Live, Vera Hartmuth of Salesforce looks at how the desire for convenience is driving retail today.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Kingfisher rebuild its bottom line?
It was a little over three years ago that DIY giant Kingfisher launched its grand transformation plan, with the bold aim of boosting its bottom line by half a billion pounds.
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DataInfographic: Eight things to know about implementing AI
AI has arrived and businesses already embracing the technology are outperforming those yet to get on board, according to data from Microsoft.
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OpinionOpinion: Culture is a critical concern for boards
Following a series of high-profile departures at leading retail businesses, the spotlight has fallen on corporate culture – and not a moment too soon.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who could replace Laury as Kingfisher CEO?
As Kingfisher boss Véronique Laury prepares to stand down, we look at the runners and riders to succeed her at the helm of the DIY giant.
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NewsSuperdry: ‘Back me to save Christmas’, Dunkerton urges
Superdry founder Julian Dunkerton has called on investors to back his reappointment to the board to ensure the strongest possible trading over the key Christmas period.
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NewsNew Look hires ex-House of Fraser boss Nigel Oddy
Former House of Fraser and The Range boss Nigel Oddy is to join New Look as chief operating officer.