All People articles – Page 42
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AnalysisRetail cabinet: What would government look like if retailers ran the country?
As the country casts its votes in the general election, Retail Week imagines what a cabinet made up of bold and capable retail leaders might look like
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NewsMarks & Spencer raids Aldi to find new chief commercial officer
Marks & Spencer has poached a top Aldi director to become chief commercial officer of its food division.
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InterviewQ&A: AO’s director of brand on how it gained 600,000 customers in a year
As AO continues to make waves in the electronics sector, Retail Week speaks to director of brand Arafa Heneghan on the importance of consistency across the brand to grow and maintain customers.
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NewsThe chief operating officer at JD Sports is getting set to leave
JD Sports’ chief operating officer will leave the retailer after 12 years.
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NewsSmall businesses are calling on the next government to make changes to tax and business rates
Small businesses in the UK are urging the next government to overhaul policies relating to tax, business rates and international trading.
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NewsBoots CEO has quit to join a European eye surgery chain
Boots boss Sebastian James, who has been running the company for the last six years, will leave in November.
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NewsCurrys boss ‘encouraged’ by revised Labour workers rights plan
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said he is “encouraged” by the Labour party’s updated version of its package of workers rights.
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Opinion‘Retail leaders need new skills to make better decisions about tech’
Upskilling is essential for chief executives and chief financial officers to scrutinise tech strategies with the same rigour they apply to other business areas if they are to balance the needs of the whole, maintains Brian Kalms.
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Opinion‘Why the next government helping retail is good for the whole country’
A helping hand for retail could benefit many other industries and aspects of public life, argues Lush head of UK and Ireland retail Kasey Swithenbank
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NewsRetail leadership diversity on the rise but inclusion is ‘tough nut to crack’
Diversity in retail leadership is on the rise but inclusion remains the “nut to crack”, according to a report by the British Retail Consortium and the MBS Group.
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AnalysisShould you move your retail head office to a co-working space?
Hear from people leaders at Curry’s, Wickes and Very on how they’re making flexible working work at their retail businesses.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership appoints interim finance director
John Lewis Partnership has named Andy Mounsey as interim executive director of finance starting September this year.
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InterviewQ&A: Never Fully Dressed founder Lucy Aylen on standing out from the crowd
As Never Fully Dressed opens its newest store in LA celebrating female empowerment through bold patterns, prints and styles, founder Lucy Aylen talks to Retail Week about the brand’s growth journey and plans for the future.
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AnalysisManifesto cheat sheet – what are the parties promising retail?
The seven major UK parties have now released their manifestos. Retail Week has waded through the documents so you don’t have to
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InterviewAustin Cooke: The MD leading Poundland's makeover
From buying up Wilko units to an intensive store transformation programme and digital developments, Poundland has had a busy few years. Managing director Austin Cooke tells Retail Week why there’s no room for complacency when it comes to customer experience
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NewsCard Factory chair faces concerns from shareholders
Card Factory is set to engage with shareholders to “fully understand concerns” over the retailer’s chair after almost a quarter of them voted against his re-election at its annual general meeting (AGM).
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NewsAsos tells staff virtual meetings are ‘detrimental’ to performance
Asos staff have been warned that online meetings have a ‘detrimental’ impact on performance and that those disobeying its flexible working rules will face disciplinary action.
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NewsClarks to axe 150 jobs as it swings to a loss
A number of jobs are are at risk of redundancy at footwear retailer Clarks, according to reports.
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InterviewQ&A: Superdrug’s trading director on its ‘secret weapons’ in the race for growth in beauty
Retail Week sits down with Superdrug trading director Megan Potter to talk about the retailer’s recent performance, the rainy start to summer, Red Sea disruption and more
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NewsRussell & Bromley names its first ever creative director
Russell & Bromley has named its first creative director as part of a new chapter for the business.