All People articles – Page 4
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NewsClaire’s snapped up by Modella Capital
Embattled fashion accessories retailer Claire’s has been bought out of administration by Modella Capital, which owns retailers TG Jones, Hobbycraft and the Original Factory Shop.
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NewsPets at Home appoints new CFO
Pets at Home has appointed a new chief financial officer as its current CFO moves to retire.
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NewsBRC calls for urgent retail action on biodiversity loss
The British Retail Consortium has warned retailers to take urgent action on accelerating nature and biodiversity loss or “risk jeopardising supply chain resilience”.
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NewsThe Entertainer makes radical break with tradition by opening on Sundays
Toy specialist The Entertainer is to make a big departure from its past by opening on Sundays, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland completes roll out of simplified pricing across all stores
Poundland has returned to simplified grocery pricing across all its stores in the UK as it ramps up its turnaround efforts.
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NewsRetail Week Awards ‘Hero’ categories open for entries
The hero categories at Retail Week Awards 2026 have officially opened for entries, inviting retailers across the UK to nominate the individuals and teams who make a real difference in their businesses and communities.
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NewsAmazon agrees $2.5bn settlement over claims it tricked Prime users
Amazon has reached a $2.5bn (£1.9bn) settlement with a US regulator following claims it tricked millions of customers into signing up to its Prime membership.
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NewsGovernment unveils £5bn high streets investment boost
The government has unveiled plans to invest up to £5bn for over 300 high streets across the UK, as part of its new ‘Pride in Place’ programme.
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Opinion‘The uncomfortable truth is AI will cause significant job destruction’
Communication and truth-telling, both to colleagues and the wider population, will become a central task of boards and governments in the coming years, believes True’s Matt Truman
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NewsRetail sector facing potential £7.8bn cost from unhappy workers quitting
The Retail Trust is offering shop workers and delivery drivers free training, after new research showed the industry faces a £7.8bn bill to replace workers quitting their jobs.
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AnalysisRetail 2026: 45 retail leaders reveal strategies for year ahead
Forty-five retail leaders from brands including Asda, Fortnum & Mason, Matalan, Morrisons, and THG have spoken exclusively with Retail Week for its annual report – Retail 2026. Access it here for free
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NewsAldi begins hunt for 4,500 Christmas workers
Aldi has begun its Christmas recruitment drive, hoping to take on thousands of store workers over the festive period this year.
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NewsJohn Lewis heir chairs newly created Trust
Toy specialist The Entertainer has formed a dedicated trust as ownership is transferred by the founding Grant family to employees, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer makes transformation hire at fashion division
Marks & Spencer has appointed a former Asos director to be transformation director for fashion, home and beauty.
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Opinion‘Retailers must continue to make noise about unsustainable cost burdens’
Government-imposed financial pressures are inflicting pain on the heart of the retail industry – its people, believes Charlotte Hardie
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NewsPoundland reappoints former clothing boss ahead of Pep&Co relaunch
Poundland has brought back its former Pep&Co head of buying and design Maria Epaminondas ahead of the relaunch of its fashion range next year, Retail Week understands.
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NewsIkea UK&I CEO exits to lead Germany
Ikea UK and Ireland chief executive Peter Jelkeby is to step down from the role to lead the furniture giant’s business in Germany.
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NewsAllSaints strengthens its global leadership team
AllSaints has promoted two members of senior management to its global leadership team.
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NewsAmazon to shutter all Fresh stores putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Retail giant Amazon is set to close all 19 of its UK grocery Fresh stores putting some 250 jobs into consultation, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Pyjama king Peter Alexander talks UK ambitions and evolving over four decades
Peter Alexander has been a staple in Australian retail for decades, created by the man himself back in 1987.