All People articles – Page 274
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NewsHarrods boss Michael Ward to remain in charge until next January
Outgoing Harrods managing director Michael Ward will remain at the helm of the business until early next year after having his tenure extended.
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NewsGo Outdoors explores potential sale as it eyes further expansion
Go Outdoors has hired financial adviser KPMG to explore the possibility of a potential sale in an effort to fuel expansion.
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NewsConviviality reshapes exec board following Matthew Clark acquisition
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has reshaped its senior leadership team following the acquisition of drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark.
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NewsMonsoon hires first ever chief customer officer from New Look
Monsoon Accessorize has created a chief customer officer role, hiring its first ever CCO from New Look after its group marketing director left.
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OpinionOpinion: The changing face of retail talent as tech transforms the industry
In the run-up to the future of retail and consumer conference R:evolution, TrueStart explores some developments in retail today.
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NewsClaire’s boss departs after just two years in the role
Claire’s Accessories chief executive Beatrice Lafon has resigned after just two years at the helm and been replaced by long-time board member Ron Marshall.
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NewsFormer M&S chairman Myners appointed as adviser on BHS investigation
Marks & Spencer’s former chairman Lord Myners has been appointed to assist a parliamentary committee’s probe into BHS.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: The tale of the four As in retail
Once upon a time in US retail there were four As – Abercrombie, American Eagle, American Apparel and Aéropostale.
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NewsStart-up of the week: Curated retail recruitment app YapJobs
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week YapJobs is in the spotlight.
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NewsBurberry considers creating new position to support Christopher Bailey
Burberry is looking to create a new senior management position to support boss Christopher Bailey as he struggles with disappointing trading.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Amazon new UK boss Doug Gurr and all the April moves
Amazon appoints Doug Gurr as new UK boss, House of Fraser’s Andy Harding steps down and Shaun Wills is promoted to chief executive of Jacques Vert.
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NewsAsda promotion ruled to have misled shoppers over price
Asda has been found to have misled shoppers on price by an industry watchdog, a week after the grocer said it will review its price promotions.
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NewsMPs say they will cooperate fully with investigators on BHS
MPs examining BHS have said they will cooperate with the Serious Fraud Office and insolvency regulator in their respective investigations.
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OpinionOpinion: Generation Z entering the workforce and the great retail shift
Retailers face another seismic shift as generation Z enters the workplace – how can they win the loyalty of these digital-savvy spenders?
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NewsPhotobox boss Stan Laurent quits as he eyes new 'disruptive' opportunity
Photobox chief executive Stan Laurent has resigned from the online photo printing firm after a decade at the helm.
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NewsWyevale hires former Homebase exec Paul Emslie in shake-up
Wyevale Garden Centres has hired former Homebase executive Paul Emslie as the retailer continues to reshape its senior management team.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are the implications for retail of the vote on Brexit?
Britain has sensationally voted to leave the EU. Here’s a piece Retail Week wrote in April examining the claims of what a vote to leave could mean for retailers.
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NewsPets at Home poaches Boots’ online guru to drive new digital strategy
Pets at Home has poached Boots’ chief product owner Marc Sbardella to help spearhead “a step change” in its digital strategy.
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NewsAnalysis: Who are Dominic Chappell and Retail Acquisitions?
Department store chain BHS filed for administration this week after last-ditch efforts to save the ailing 88 year-old retailer failed.
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OpinionMartin Palethorpe on leading in retail: Think like a CEO
One of the biggest challenges in stepping up to become a chief executive is the psychological challenge of thinking like one.