All People articles – Page 271
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VideoWatch: Walmart CEO Doug McMillon's closing AGM press conference in full
Walmart boss Doug McMillon shares his thoughts on the focus of Walmart going forward, the international market and digital technology.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet poaches Benefit marketing boss for new role
Notonthehighstreet.com has snapped up Benefit marketing director Hannah Webley-Smith as the etailer’s first customer director.
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VideoWalmart AGM video blog: The annual meeting, Uber, Waltons and Katy Perry
In our final video diary from shareholders week, we go inside the main event and examine the focus for Walmart moving forward.
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NewsAsda chief executive Clarke reveals Roger Burnley will succeed him as boss
Asda chief Andy Clarke has revealed that incoming chief operating officer Roger Burnley will succeed him as the grocer’s boss, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: Whole Foods isn't worth it
Last Saturday I popped down to my local Whole Foods to do a quick shop. I emerged with two bags of groceries, which left me $148 (£102) lighter.
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AnalysisProfile: House of Fraser’s new chief customer officer David Walmsley
House of Fraser is set to benefit from the appointment of former M&S digital director David Walmsley, who replaces Andy Harding.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley pulls out of parliamentary hearing
Mike Ashley has said he won’t attend next week’s parliamentary hearing about practices at Sports Direct’s Shirebrook warehouse.
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NewsCath Kidston exits the business to pursue other interests
Cath Kidston, founder of the eponymous homewares and fashion label, has left the business, stepping down from her role as director.
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NewsWalmart international boss 'very disappointed' with Asda's performance
Walmart’s international boss has admitted he is “very disappointed” with Asda’s performance and warned 2016 will continue to be “painful”.
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OpinionOpinion: Mums hate taking their kids to the supermarket and here's why
I recently had the pleasure of observing a focus group of mums discussing grocery shopping and it was absolutely fascinating.
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OpinionOpinion: Planning is vital to a successful staff conference
Many retailers run annual conferences for their store teams. Often, these can be vibrant motivational events. Others can have the opposite effect.
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NewsArgos to face strike action at Magna Park supply chain hub
Argos warehouse staff have voted to strike over plans to transfer the last of the retailer’s delivery drivers to logistics company Eddie Stobart.
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NewsBHS talks enter final stages with last remaining rescue bidder
BHS administrators are racing to finalise a rescue bid for the embattled chain today with the Greg Tufnell-backed consortium, Richess Group.
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VideoWalmart AGM video blog: Walton’s 5&10, Walmart museum and welcome concert
Retail Week has crossed the pond to Bentonville, Arkansas this week for a front-row seat at Walmart’s annual shareholders’ event.
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NewsHouse of Fraser appoints former M&S digital guru David Walmsley
House of Fraser has unveiled former M&S digital director David Walmsley as its chief customer officer, replacing Andy Harding, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionOpinion: New chief must reignite lacklustre Debenhams
After months of speculation, false starts and near misses, we learned last week who has been tasked with leading Debenhams.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail technology innovation can't be restricted to Shoreditch
As retailers seek to attract the best digital talent to join their team, location and working environment are proving crucial.
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OpinionOpinion: Role models are key to helping narrow the gap
Women and our representation at the top of retail organisations is a complex issue with many causes and equally as many strongly felt views.
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NewsNext poaches Karen Millen veteran for creative director role
Next has snapped up Karen Millen’s chief creative officer Gemma Metheringham as the creative director of its Label business.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley’s bid to acquire Austin Reed collapses
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley’s bid to acquire beleaguered fashion chain Austin Reed has collapsed, Retail Week has learned.