All People articles – Page 405
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Opinion
Squeeze puts synergies back on agenda
Those of us old enough to have lived through retail downturns know that they present opportunity for the strong and fleet of foot, even as they spell oblivion for the weak and overstretched. How will the industry change during this downturn? There are several trends to watch out for.
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News
Consumer confidence nosedives
Consumer confidence has plummeted to an all-time low as concerns over the economy and finances take hold.
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Opinion
It’s up to us to turn it around
Instead of waiting for the Government to restore consumer confidence, why not take charge?
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Analysis
Nose for the job
The Perfume Shop chief operating officer Jo Walker is so passionate about her job that she hardly ever takes a holiday. Jennifer Creevy asks why scents mean so much.
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Opinion
Store manager’s diary: Quality and value will ride out the downturn
You don’t need me to remind you that it’s not an easy time out there at the moment – particularly in furniture. The sector is going through a period of consolidation, but Ikea will be there at the end and our offer of good design combined with low prices is ...
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Analysis
Cool in a crisis
When Baugur bought Iceland three years ago it was on the brink and the retailer’s staff were far from happy. Katie Kilgallen finds out how drastic HR intervention helped transform the business.
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News
Argos distribution workers to strike
Argos distribution staff are to go on strike over pay, after they rejected a renewed offer from the retailer.
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News
Argos strike back on
Argos distribution staff are going ahead with strike action over a 4 per cent pay offer after suspending it last week when Argos offered them a revised deal.
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News
Otto picks UK chief
Multichannel retailer Otto has appointed Koert Tulleners as chief executive to head its UK operations.
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News
Harrods faces strike action
World famous department store Harrods could be faced with strike action in a dispute over pay.
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News
Hilco bosses join MFI board
Two senior directors at turnaround specialist Hilco are understood to have joined the board of furniture giant MFI in a move that throws further speculation on the retailer’s future.
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News
Mountford to stay as Adams joins Moss Bros
Moss Bros non-executive chairman David Adams will work with the menswear retailer’s management to drive sales, ending speculation that chief executive Philip Mountford will be forced to step down.
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AnalysisHandy Men: Kingfisher assembles international management
As Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire builds his top team of international managers, the question is how successful will they be in reviving the retailer’s fortunes? Nicola Harrison reports.
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Analysis
London’s champion
Former motor racing star Richard Dickinson has been drafted in at the New West End Company to make the area a first-class world destination. He tells George MacDonald why he’s confident it can be.
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Analysis
Good sourcing will keep shoppers coming back
I’m pleased to say that the warm sunny days we had in May lifted our figures. And, after a couple of weeks off, I’m now ready to face what we have left of the summer season, which will hopefully bring more people to town and into the store.
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Analysis
People first
In tough times, it can be tempting for retailers to revert to outdated top-down management as they squeeze costs. But losing sight of staff is the worst thing they could do, says Katie Kilgallen
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Analysis
Medicine man
With his passion for organic produce, Jonathan Hook was the natural choice to head Neal’s Yard Remedies. He tells Jennifer Creevy why the retailer has a strong future
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Opinion
The Retail Week – July 18, 2008
Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire has pulled off a real coup with the final additions to his top team charged with turning around the DIY giant.
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News
Ikea picks internal candidate to replace Hogsted
Martin Hansson will replace Peter Hogsted as retail manager of Ikea UK after DIY giant Kingfisher poached him to head its international operations.
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AnalysisStaff safety on a knife edge
Violent crime has never been higher up the agenda and shopworkers are on the front line. Charlotte Hardie asks what is being done to protect them from knife attacks