All People articles – Page 18
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NewsMorrisons appoints new board member as part of senior team shakeup
Supermarket giant Morrisons has appointed a new board member as it shakes up its senior leadership team.
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NewsHobbycraft to close stores and axe around 100 jobs
Hobbycraft’s owner Modella Capital is planning to close at least nine stores with around 100 jobs slashed in a bid to restructure the business.
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NewsMatalan secures new funding to fuel ‘sustainable’ and ‘profitable’ growth
Fashion and homewares retailer Matalan has secured a fresh multimillion-pound cash injection as it continues on business its transformation strategy.
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InterviewInterview: Shein strategy boss Peter Pernot-Day sees things differently
Shein’s head of strategic and corporate affairs speaks to Retail Week about scandal, AI designs, dupes and more
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NewsRevolution Beauty CEO exits and heads to rival brand
The chief executive of beauty retailer Revolution Beauty is departing.
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AnalysisWhy WHSmith boss Carl Cowling is still betting big on America despite Trump turmoil
WHSmith is selling its high street business to focus on its successful travel operations—notably the US, described by the retailer as its “most exciting growth market”
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NewsBravissimo boss steps down after Wacoal acquisition
The chief executive of lingerie specialist Bravissimo is stepping down from her role.
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NewsAsda turns to Tesco to appoint new chief people officer
Asda has hired a new chief people officer who will join from rival Tesco as the Leeds grocer pushes ahead with its turnaround programme.
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NewsB&M 'making progress' on new CEO as UK like-for-like sales fall
B&M said it was “making progress” on a new chief executive and would make an announcement in the coming weeks.
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NewsHalfords chief executive Graham Stapleton to 'hand over the reins'
The retailer has announced its group chief executive Graham Stapleton is stepping down with immediate effect.
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Retail VoiceAccommodating the future of UK retail
As retailers look ahead at buildings fit for the future Tritax’s Mark Fergusson examines why firms should blend both cutting-edge tech and the power of people
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GalleryInside the first of B&Q’s Homebase store conversions
The first of the former Homebase stores bought by B&Q has now opened in Greater Manchester.
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Opinion‘Tariffs could be a death knell for countless supply chain jobs and businesses’
The impact of president Trump’s tariffs will be felt by workers in garment production, on farms, in general merchandise factories and beyond. Sensible retailers should help their supply chain partners navigate the challenges, says Ethical Trading Initiative executive director Giles Bolton
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NewsTrump pauses higher tariffs for most countries as China’s fees multiply
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries facing the highest tariffs – but China has seen its tariffs soar.
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FeatureAsda: What went wrong and how can it be fixed?
How did the Issa brothers’ ownership of Asda go so wrong? And what do new chairman Allan Leighton and his team need to do to get the beloved supermarket chain back on track?
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AnalysisGraduation day with Kurt Geiger’s boss Neil Clifford
Retail Week attends Kurt Geiger’s Business by Design Academy’s graduation day and speaks to chief executive Neil Clifford about why the scheme is so important to him.
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NewsDreams appoints Feather & Black boss to strengthen premium offering
Bedding specialist Dreams has appointed Sarah Morgan to lead its Feather & Black brand as it looks to strengthen its premium offering and drive growth.
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InterviewQ&A: Currys Business’ Dean Kramer on growing brand awareness to reach more UK firms
Currys Business is on a mission to grow its brand awareness and reach more businesses across the UK.
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NewsJigsaw has a new majority shareholder after securing £5m fresh funding
Fashion retailer Jigsaw has secured a fresh multimillion-pound cash injection from Carphone Warehouse co-founder David Ross.
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NewsJob cut fears spark jump in retail staff working while unwell
The number of retail staff going into work while feeling unwell has soared to an 18-month high, while wellbeing levels have plummeted, Retail Week can reveal.