All People articles – Page 255
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NewsUrban Outfitters HR director turns headhunter
Urban Outfitters’ international HR director has joined Princedale Partners as a headhunter after a decade at brand portfolio company URBN.
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: We have no idea of cost inflation
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe admitted he has “no idea” of the inflationary pressures that will emerge next year, but vowed to maintain its price position.
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NewsToday in retail: Rowe upbeat despite fashion sales fall
M&S boss Steve Rowe was on fighting form when I saw him earlier today at the interim results meeting.
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NewsThe Co-op joins Be Inspired as retail partner
The Co-op has been revealed as the latest retailer to become a partner of Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign.
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AnalysisMeet the leadership team at Bunnings UK
As new Homebase-owner Wesfarmers fits out the UK’s first Bunnings store in St Albans, Retail Week profiles the now-complete team at the top
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury's 'brain gain' gathers pace
It’s been a year of acquisitions for Sainsbury’s, most notably the additions of Argos and Habitat to its growing business.
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OpinionOpinion: Easy for staff means great for the customer
When Gordon Ramsay turns around a restaurant in his shows, the problem often stems from the menu being too confused and complicated.
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NewsJoin the Be Inspired Twitter debate next week
Want to discuss what makes women such great leaders in the retail sector? Then join Retail Week and eCommera for the Be Inspired Twitter debate.
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NewsSainsbury's poaches Poundland boss Kevin O'Byrne
Sainsbury’s has poached Poundland boss Kevin O’Byrne to become its next chief financial officer just months after he took charge of the value retailer.
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NewsEvans Cycles wheels in former Dobbies boss Andy King
The private-equity owner of Evans Cycles has appointed former Dobbies Garden Centres boss Andy King as chief executive.
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InterviewInterview: Véronique Laury's vision for Kingfisher
When Véronique Laury replaced Sir Ian Cheshire as chief executive of Kingfisher in January 2015 she became the most powerful woman in retail.
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NewsRetail Week's Interiors Awards winners revealed
Primark scooped the ISG Retail Interior of the Year at the 19th ISG Retail Week Interiors Awards last night for its glamorous flagship on Madrid’s Gran Vía.
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AnalysisInfographic: FA chief exec Martin Glenn's retail advice
The week in words and numbers, November 4, 2016: FA boss Glenn Martin offers retail advice from the dugout; Amazon’s zero fourth-quarter income
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NewsTory minister defends M&S pay shake-up
Government minister Margot James has defended Marks & Spencer from a blizzard of criticism from MPs over the retailer’s pay changes around the living wage.
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NewsSupergroup snaps up M&S property director Hugo Adams
The appointment of M&S property director Hugo Adams as Supergroup’s new marketing and business development director is notable for a number of reasons.
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NewsIkea pledges to pay newly increased ‘real living wage’
Furniture retailer Ikea has pledged to pay its UK staff the voluntarily introduced ‘real living wage’ at the higher rate of £8.45 per hour.
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Future LeadersJune Sarpong to headline Be Inspired conference
British television presenter June Sarpong will complete the stellar speaker line-up at Retail Week’s Be Inspired conference taking place next week.
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OpinionOpinion: Expect few sparks from M&S next week
As Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe prepares to unveil interim results next Tuesday, he looks back on a torrid start to his tenure.
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NewsCath Kidston appoints former Harrods boss to board
Fashion and lifestyle retailer Cath Kidston has appointed former Harrods managing director Marty Wikstrom to its board.
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NewsNext poaches Boots digital director Kash Mahmood
Next has hired former Boots director of digital innovation, Kash Mahmood, as its digital director, it has emerged.