All People articles – Page 279
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NewsSports Direct's Mike Ashley shuns 'showboating' MP inquiry
Sports Direct’s founder Mike Ashley has accused MPs of “showboating” and said he will challenge being formally summoned to a parliamentary select committee.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are the leading contenders to succeed Chris North at Amazon?
Amazon UK boss Chris North has quit after five years at the helm to join US etailer Shutterfly. Who will replace him at the online titan?
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Store staff performance network Myagi
Myagi’s platform is designed to train and monitor the progress of retailers’ store staff to help improve customer experience and increase sales.
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NewsPets at Home boss Nick Wood steps down and hands baton to Ian Kellett
Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood is stepping aside from the retailer and will hand the baton to current board member Ian Kellett.
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: Argos acquisition could spark more grocery 'alliances'
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe believes the potential acquisition of Argos could drive more grocers to seek “alliances” with fellow retailers.
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OpinionThe big lesson from Tesco and Ted Baker at Retail Week Live
In many ways, the theme of ‘people’ was at the heart of presentations from Tesco UK boss Matt Davies and Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin.
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OpinionOpinion: Recognising the extraordinary talents of today’s retail leaders
The 21st Retail Week Awards with Oracle is an opportune moment to reflect on the change that continues to characterise this industry.
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AnalysisInfographic: Footfall slips in February plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, March 18, 2016: Ocado weekly orders, Paula Nickolds on Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign, plus more.
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NewsRichard Pennycook – the man who saved the Co-op from the brink
Richard Pennycook – winner of The Clarity Retail Leader of the Year award – brought the Co-op out of crisis and on to the road to recovery.
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NewsWinners of the Retail Week Awards 2016
Waitrose managing director Mark Price won the Oracle Outstanding Contribution to Retail accolade at the Retail Week Awards with Oracle.
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NewsIn pictures: Retail Week Awards with Oracle VIP Reception
The great and the good of retail raised a glass at the Retail Week Awards 2016 with Oracle VIP reception.
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VideoWatch: Waitrose boss Mark Price on his legacy and future in politics
Waitrose’s Mark Price has been handed the The Oracle Outstanding Contribution to Retail award at the Retail Week Awards with Oracle 2016.
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VideoWatch: Co-op boss Pennycook on leadership and the mutual's turnaround
Co-op chief exec Richard Pennycook spoke to Retail Week last March as he was crowned Clarity Retail Leader of the Year at the Retail Week Awards with Oracle 2016.
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NewsAmazon UK boss Chris North quits after five years in charge at etail giant
Amazon UK boss Chris North has quit after five years in charge to join US etailer Shutterfly.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Female leaders call for greater flexibility
Organisations need to offer flexibility and encourage diversity to help women reach the top, according to a panel of female leaders.
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NewsAsda unveils 280 job cuts across its stores following consultation
Asda has revealed it has cut 280 more jobs across its stores following a consultation as it faces into structural change in the grocery industry.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Etsy provides a platform for female entrepreneurs
Etsy’s international vice-president Nicole Vanderbilt said its platform provides a “low-risk way” for retail entrepreneurs to expand.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Starbucks poised to partner with Spotify in the UK
Starbucks is partnering with Spotify in the UK to allow its customers to identify music playing in store and save songs to their playlist.
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VideoRetail Week Live: Matt Davies on Tesco's future and business rates
Watch Tesco’s UK and Ireland boss, Matt Davies, discuss the grocer’s future and his hopes for the Budget in the Retail Week Live TV Studio.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Tesco UK boss says grocer 'on cusp of something special'
Tesco’s UK and Ireland boss Matt Davies believes the grocer is “on the cusp of doing something special” as it continues its turnaround.