All People articles – Page 50
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Opinion‘Being a high-performing retail leader today is harder than ever’
The role of retail chief executive is not for the faint-hearted, but former Walmart International boss Judith McKenna embodies some of the best leadership characteristics, believes Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliott
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NewsPandora names new UK boss and chief commercial officer
Pandora has appointed a new general manager for the British Isles as well as a new chief commercial officer.
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NewsExclusive: Waitrose to close warehouse putting 545 jobs at risk
The grocery arm of the John Lewis Partnership has proposed closing its delivery warehouse in Enfield in the summer, putting over 500 jobs at risk.
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Opinion‘Without Ray Kelvin’s idiosyncratic imprint, has Ted Baker lost its identity?’
Less than two years after its £211m acquisition by US brand development giant Authentic Brands, it looks as if Ted Baker’s core UK business is next in the administrators’ retail inbox.
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NewsHolland & Barrett staff receive 'substantial' pay rise
Holland & Barrett is set to increase the hourly pay of store colleagues across the country by 9%, bringing the hourly base pay to 5% above the national living wage.
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NewsHarvey Nichols cuts jobs to address cost pressures
Department store business Harvey Nichols is to axe roles at its head office as it seeks to position itself for success after a tough period.
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NewsTycoon Ashley becomes Hornby consultant following Frasers investment
Frasers tycoon Mike Ashley is to become a consultant to Hornby following the retailer’s stakebuilding in the model railways specialist.
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Opinion‘Boots’ back-to-the-office diktat is clinging to a past that no longer exists’
Just as employees must recognise that a business has the right to dictate the terms of their employment, businesses must understand that talent retention is contingent on working policies that align with candidates’ expectations, argues Tony Gregg.
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NewsTed Baker heads into administration putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Fashion retailer Ted Baker is poised to collapse into administration, putting 86 stores and hundreds of jobs at risk.
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NewsMatches suppliers left up in the air after collapse into administration
Matches suppliers have reportedly been left in the lurch after the retailer collapsed into administration earlier this month.
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InterviewQ&A: Spoke founder Ben Farren on the importance of the right fit
As menswear retailer Spoke continues to prioritise making clothes “built for fit with real craftsmanship”, founder and chief executive Ben Farren talks to Retail Week about how he turned his tailoring travails into a booming brand.
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NewsAlibaba-owned marketplace launches livestream shopping in the UK
Alibaba-owned fashion and lifestyle online marketplace AliExpress has made its livestream shopping debut in the UK. Livestream shopping is predicted to account for up to 20% of all UK ecommerce sales by 2026.
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NewsPrimark starts sealing shopping bags in latest bid to crack down on crime
Fashion giant Primark has started sealing up its shopping bags with blue “sold” stickers in some stores in a bid to crack down on shoplifting.
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NewsAsda confirms staff pay rise and new benefits
Asda has confirmed its latest pay rise for retail staff, as well as the launch of two new employee benefits, as it becomes the “highest-paying traditional supermarket”.
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InterviewQ&A: Haircare brand Rehab co-founders on the need for industry innovation
Retail Week speaks to haircare brand Rehab about its story and growth, and the need for innovation to solve the issue of plastic packaging in the beauty industry
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NewsWHSmith appoints new chief financial officer
WHSmith has appointed Max Izzard as its new chief financial officer, who will take over from Robert Moorhead.
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NewsAnn Summers names new finance boss as John Boyle retires
Ann Summers chief financial officer John Boyle is set to exit the business. He retires after 11 years at the lingerie and sex toy retailer, and will be succeeded by Kristina Moln-Page.
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NewsExclusive: Next Beauty CEO exits after nearly five years
Next Beauty’s chief executive Amanda Scott has stepped down from her role at the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis scraps bonus again despite return to profit
John Lewis Partnership has returned to profit following a period of losses as it enters a year of “significant investment” to refresh its plan.
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NewsPrimark CEO Marchant: Belief in bricks-and-mortar retail ‘at the heart’ of success
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has said the fashion giant’s belief and passion in bricks-and-mortar retail “lie at the heart” of its strategy and success.