All People articles – Page 35
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NewsHarrods boss has apologised and said he was ‘not aware’ of Al Fayed abuse
The managing director of Harrods has said he was “not aware” of allegations of sexual abuse against former owner Mohamed Al Fayed and added that he is “deeply sorry” for “failing colleagues” at the department store.
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NewsAldi CEO Giles Hurley has emailed the ‘eye-opening’ Panorama investigation findings to customers
Aldi boss Giles Hurley has emailed customers to flag the BBC’s Panorama investigation into supermarket price-matching, warning shoppers to be wary of other retailer’s claims.
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NewsEx-Harrods boss says he witnessed ‘abhorrent’ behaviour by Al Fayed
Former Harrods chief executive James McArthur said he witnessed “abhorrent” behaviour from Mohamed Al Fayed, but not sexual abuse.
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AnalysisRetail 2025: 43 retail leaders reveal strategies for next year
The bosses of leading retailers including Primark, THG, Majestic Wine, Fat Face and Swarovski have spoken in depth to Retail Week for its annual flagship report – Retail 2025.
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NewsNew study finds retail staff are among the unhappiest workers in the UK
According to a new study, 85% of retail staff feel undervalued, the largest annual survey of happiness in the workplace.
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InterviewQ&A: WHSmith’s managing director of UK travel is dialling up its offer to reach new heights
Global travel and high street retailer WHSmith has just come out of a peak summer season that saw total travel revenue grow 10%. Retail Week speaks to WHSmith managing director of UK travel Andrew Harrison about a successful summer, expanding categories and the all-important Christmas season.
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NewsAsos has put more than 100 jobs at risk amid bid to return to profitability
Asos is set to axe more than 100 jobs amid mounting losses at the online fashion giant as it attempts to return to profitability, according to reports.
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InterviewQ&A: Molton Brown execs on creating an ecosystem of fragrance-first products
Molton Brown’s general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Simon James, and global vice president for brand and marketing, Beatrice Descorps, tell Retail Week why fragrances are the brand’s true identity
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NewsHarrods said it ‘failed employees’ as sex abuse allegations against Al Fayed unfold
Luxury department store Harrods has “sincerely” apologised and acknowledged it “failed employees” as allegations of rape and sexual assault against its former owner Mohamed Al Fayed unfold.
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NewsSeasalt has named a new chief financial officer
Cornish fashion retailer Seasalt has drafted in a new chief financial officer in a ”significant strengthening” of its top team.
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NewsNike’s chief executive is to step down following tough period
The chief executive of sportswear giant and retailer Nike is to stand down next month and be replaced by a veteran of the business.
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AnalysisCan Clarks get back into its stride or is the brand dead on its feet?
As the revolving door at Clarks continues, Retail Week looks at what’s been plaguing the footwear specialist and if there’s hope for a triumphant turnaround
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NewsBritish Fashion Council CEO to exit after 16 years
British Fashion Council (BFC) chief executive Caroline Rush CBE is set to exit after 16 years at the helm.
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Opinion‘Mohsin Issa’s Asda departure paves the way for Lord Rose to bring much-needed stability’
With Asda sales tanking and its market share in free fall, Mohsin Issa stepping down from running the business finally paves the way for new leadership to bring a semblance of stability back to the business, writes news editor Hugh Radojev
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Opinion‘Plenty of lessons can be learned from unusual Tesco fire and rehire court case’
There are a number of lessons to be learned from the Supreme Court’s ruling against Tesco’s practice for firing employees and re-hiring them under new contracts.
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InterviewQ&A: Glamify Fashion founder on creating a brand for customers living ‘a champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget’
As Glamify Fashion plots further pop-ups across the UK, founder Ashley Ali speaks to Retail Week about the importance of physical retail, navigating return rates and overcoming the negative connotations of fast fashion
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NewsAmazon is ordering employees back to the office five days a week
Amazon has told staff they have to come into the office five days a week as it announces this year’s Prime Big Deal Days.
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AnalysisLIVE 2025 Retail Week x The Grocer: Meet the key speakers
Here are just some of the speakers that will be taking to the LIVE stage on February 11, 2025.
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NewsLIVE Retail Week x The Grocer launches for 2025
LIVE 2025, a one-day event showcasing the latest thinking in technology, digital and customer innovation across retail and grocery, has officially launched.
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AnalysisSharkNinja: The innovative electricals brand customers can’t get enough of
SharkNinja’s explosive growth in a raft of categories has resulted in it becoming a global brand known to millions – but it’s not satisfied yet.