All People articles – Page 70
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InterviewInterview: AllSaints boss Peter Wood has finally found the meaning of cool
AllSaints CEO Peter Wood talks to Retail Week about the secrets of fashion success, thriving as a British brand overseas and his IPO dreams
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NewsMorrisons closes Bradford packing plant putting 450 jobs at risk
Morrisons plans to close a packing plant in its home city of Bradford as part of cost-cutting measures, putting 450 jobs at risk.
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NewsMulberry rebuffs Sports Direct Ashley’s boardroom bid
Luxury fashion brand Mulberry has rejected a bid from Mike Ashley to join its board of directors, as the former Frasers chief executive continues to hoover up stakes in various retailers.
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NewsTesco appoints City veteran to replace John Allan as chair
The UK’s largest grocer Tesco has hired Burberry chair Gerry Murphy to replace John Allan, who stepped down from the retailer after allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
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Retail VoiceThe retail industry’s escalating wellbeing crisis
Retailers need to understand how their people are really feeling to create happier and healthier workforces, says Retail Trust’s Chris Brook-Carter.
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NewsExclusive: Seasalt appoints two new executives
Cornish fashion retailer Seasalt has announced the appointment of Mel Wilcox as its first chief information officer and Duncan Tennent as the brand’s new director of strategic partnerships, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Not On The High Street’s CEO on the challenges facing pureplays
Retail Week talks to Not On The High Street chief executive Leanne Rothwell on the challenges of running a pureplay business and being a disruptor in the gifting space.
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Opinion‘As grocers come under fire for profiteering, they should speak up on behalf of hard-pressed consumers’
As big grocers continue to come under fire over ‘profiteering’ concerns, they clearly still have work to do to convince policymakers and the public that providing great value for money is absolutely front of mind.
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NewsPoundland to hire 120 staff ahead of digital expansion
Poundland has started to recruit 120 people for roles at its South Yorkshire distribution centre ahead of its digital expansion in the summer.
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AnalysisData: Number of store staff feeling less secure in their role doubles
Concerns for job security among UK retail store staff have increased over the past three years, according to fresh research published today in Retail Week’s new Talking Shop report, produced in association with Logile.
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Retail VoiceHow ESG can boost employee engagement
ESG factors are changing the retail industry, and offer a solution to labour shortages and employee retention challenges, says Datamaran. In this competitive market, where workers seek purpose as well as remuneration, retailers can use ESG initiatives to attract and retain talent
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NewsAmazon workers plan strikes over Prime Day
Amazon workers are set to strike over Prime Day, one of the busiest times of the year for the global ecommerce company
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NewsAsos names new non-executive to head up sustainability push
Online fashion giant Asos has named Anna Maria Rugarli as its new non-executive director and chair of its ESG Committee.
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NewsHarry Styles’ beauty brand Pleasing appoints first CEO
Harry Styles’ beauty and apparel brand Pleasing has announced Shaun Kearney as its first chief executive.
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NewsAmazon to invest $26bn in India by 2030
Amazon is set to invest $26bn (£20.4bn) in India by the end of the decade as it competes with Walmart.
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NewsFrasers Group finalises new Mike Ashley role amid acquisition streak
Frasers Group has made a deal with founder Mike Ashley and he has been formally appointed as a consultant to the fashion giant.
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AnalysisHas gender pay reporting really improved women’s prospects in UK retail?
It’s been six years since the introduction of the legal requirement for large UK companies to report their gender pay gap.
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NewsAmazon to fund 350 apprenticeships and traineeships in the UK creative industry
Amazon is set to fund 350 UK-based apprenticeships and traineeships across the TV, film and publishing industries.
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NewsWHSmith, M&S and Argos failed to pay minimum wage
WHSmith, Marks & Spencer, and Argos are among companies that have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage, according to the Department for Business and Trade.