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NewsCo-op chief digital and technology officer resigns
The man who guided the Co-op through last year’s cyber-attack, Robert Elsey, has become the latest senior leader to leave the c-store business, Retail Week understands.
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NewsBRC responds as government says zero-hour contract ban could cost businesses £3bn
The British Retail Consortium has called on the government to drop plans to ban zero-hour contracts, as the government said it could cost businesses up to £3bn to implement.
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Opinion‘Without a shining London flagship, it’s difficult for Harvey Nichols to be seen as a leading light’
As Frasers tycoon Mike Ashley circles Harvey Nichols, the big question is whether he keeps the famous Knightsbridge branch. Does the site have more value being converted to residential or office use, wonders former Selfridges boss Peter Williams
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NewsHalfords poaches new commercial director from Morrisons
Halfords has poached its new commercial director for motoring and services, Lee Mountain, from Morrisons.
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NewsAsos customer and technology bosses step down
Asos has revealed that Ben Blake, EVP of customer and commercial, and Przemek Czarnecki, EVP of technology, will leave the business at the end of the month.
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AnalysisWill John Lewis’ new MD finish what his predecessor started?
The news that John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis is to step down, handing the reins to Will Kernan, was a bolt from the blue.
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NewsCo-op chair to step down with immediate effect
The Co-operative Group has announced that chair Debbie White has decided to step down from the role and as a member of the board.
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NewsJohn Lewis names new boss as Ruis steps back
John Lewis has appointed a new managing director to succeed Peter Ruis.
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NewsMountain Warehouse founder steps down as CEO
Mountain Warehouse founder Mark Neale has assumed the position of executive chair as he steps back from the day-to-day running of the business.
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InterviewQ&A: Snap head of retail on new innovations and how Gen Z likes to shop
A recent report from Snapchat, Portas and YouGov dubbed “The Memento Generation” revealed some interesting insights into how Gen Z likes to shop.
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NewsJD Sports names ex-Ikea CEO as new chair
JD Sports has appointed former Ikea Group CEO Peter Agnefjäll as its new chair, effective September 1.
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InterviewQ&A: Adyen global VP of retail discusses the increasing need for flexibility in payments
Adyen’s global vice president of retail, Holly Worst, discusses the evolution of payments, the pain points for shoppers, agentic commerce, and fraudulent transactions.
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Opinion‘The ‘laminated book of dreams’ may be long gone, but Argos retains a place in shoppers’ hearts’
A dedicated ownership team, strong heritage and sound sales base stand Argos in good stead as it prepares for a new chapter independent of Sainsbury’s, believes George MacDonald
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NewsTesco Ireland & NI and Booker bosses to swap roles in leadership reshuffle
The chief executives at Tesco Ireland & NI and The Booker Group are to swap roles from the end of this month.
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NewsDr Martens adds former Sephora Asia president to board as non-exec
Dr Martens has appointed a new independent non-executive director starting this autumn.
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NewsPets at Home head of AI transformation departs
Pets at Home head of AI transformation and enterprise architecture Simon Ellis has left the business, Retail Week understands.
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AnalysisWhy can’t Matalan keep hold of a CEO?
Matalan has gone through two highly respected retail CEOs in the last three years. Is it just a case of two times unlucky for the fashion brand, or does it have a deeper issue?
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NewsAsda to roll out crime intelligence platform across all stores
Asda is rolling out crime reporting and intelligence platform Auror across its entire store estate following a successful pilot.
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NewsProCook chief financial officer to step down
ProCook chief financial officer Dan Walden is leaving the business after spending five years in the role.
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NewsMatalan CEO departs after less than a year in post
Matalan chief executive Henrik Nordvall has left the business he joined in February, after just seven months in the role, the retailer has confirmed.