All People articles – Page 278
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AnalysisProfile: Bonmarché's new chief executive Helen Connolly
News that Bonmarché will replace outgoing chief executive Beth Butterwick with Asda’s Helen Connolly surprised the industry.
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NewsFat Face reshuffles management as trading director exits the business
Fat Face will restructure its management, with function heads reporting to boss Anthony Thompson after the departure of its trading director.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda's people chief on the power of apprenticeships
Taking that first step onto the career ladder can be daunting for a young person – especially when there can be many barriers to employment.
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VideoDesigning a truly customer-centric structure - House of Fraser's Andy Harding
House of Fraser chief customer officer Andy Harding gives an insight into the restructuring and redefining of roles within the department store group.
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VideoThe tyranny of awe – the 10 principles AO runs its business by, according to chief John Roberts
AO.com has experienced huge success in recent years, from launching an IPO to seeing off one of its great rivals.
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VideoMoney Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis on the rise of the aggressive, educated and empowered consumer
Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert discusses the changing power dynamics in retail as big business grapples with the rise of the new consumer.
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VideoWhat makes a great retail leader? Co-op, New Look and Poundland discuss
Our panel of respected retail chiefs provide unique insight into how they have led change, both in challenging times and in periods of growth.
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NewsB&Q hit with petition over changes to staff pay rates as living wage looms
B&Q staff are rallying against changes to pay rates and benefits they claim are being made to counteract the cost of the living wage.
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NewsFoyles back in the black as sales edge up and costs are cut
Bookseller Foyles has revealed a return to full-year profit as cost controls and an increase in sales boosted its bottom line.
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OpinionOpinion: Should retailers fear the economic impact of a Brexit?
With less than 100 days until the EU referendum, concerns about the impact on the UK economy, and retailers in particular, are running high.
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NewsWatch: Morrisons unveils two new ads emphasising its fresh food offer
Morrisons has launched two new adverts emphasising its fresh food and family values as part of an ongoing campaign to reposition the grocer.
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AnalysisHomebase's new owner to extend living wage to under-25s
Wesfarmers, the new owner of Homebase, has vowed to pay under-25s the new living wage as part of a bid to improve conditions for employees.
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AnalysisProfile: McColl's newly appointed chief executive, Jonathan Miller
With the accountancy trade deep-rooted in his family, a career in the field was “almost inevitable” for McColl’s finance boss Jonathan Miller.
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NewsHouse of Fraser hires Asos director for new buying and design role
House of Fraser has created a new executive role to oversee buying and design and hired Asos’ global product and trading director Maria Hollins.
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NewsMcColl's names new chief exec as boss Lancaster becomes chairman
McColl’s finance chief Jonathan Miller has been unveiled as the c-store specialist’s new boss and successor to James Lancaster.
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NewsKingfisher poaches Decathlon exec to head up retail operations
Kingfisher has poached a long-serving Decathlon executive to oversee its retail operations following the exit of two senior directors.
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AnalysisProfile: Pets at Home's new chief executive, Ian Kellett
Pets at Home unveiled an unexpected top-level reshuffle on Monday, revealing that Ian Kellett will replace Nick Wood as chief executive.
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NewsSecret Sales launches click-and-collect and appoints new finance boss
Flash Sales etailer Secret Sales has launched a click-and-collect service and hired a new finance boss with a pure-play gambling background.
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NewsJohn Lewis names British Airways chairman as Mark Price board replacement
John Lewis has appointed British Airways chair Keith Williams as its non-executive deputy chairman, filling Mark Price’s role on the board.
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NewsData: Sports Direct’s media battering fails to deter shoppers
More than half of shoppers have said negative coverage of Sports Direct has not deterred them from visiting the retailer, a poll has found.