All People articles – Page 92
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils £15m cost-of-living support for staff
Marks & Spencer has launched a £15m support package for employees to help them through the cost-of-living crunch.
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Retail VoiceWhy empowering staff can lead to success
Trust is built from the inside out and retailers should give greater responsibility to staff across their businesses, says Maze’s Mark Rice
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NewsMike Ashley to step away from Frasers at next AGM
Frasers Group has said founder Mike Ashley will not seek re-election as a director at its next annual general meeting and will be stepping away from the business.
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NewsTroubled Naked Wines parachutes founder Gormley in as adviser
Naked Wines has appointed founder Rowan Gormley, former chief executive and still a “material” shareholder, as a board adviser as it reviews its business.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five things to know about Currys as it transforms to navigate the cost-of-living crisis
Chief executive Alex Baldock is pushing ahead with a transformation plan for Currys, which focuses on leveraging omnichannel and credit, and more recently addresses inflation and the rising cost of living.
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NewsTHG appoints new non-executive directors as losses deepen
THG has drafted in new non-executive directors (NEDs) to improve its ongoing corporate governance issues as its operating losses widened and its profits more than halved.
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NewsSainsbury’s ploughs £20m into ‘unprecedented’ autumn pay rise as cost of living mounts
Sainsbury’s is putting £20m into a fresh pay rise for staff “to support them with rising household costs”.
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NewsMike Ashley steps up Debenhams legal battle and eyes Gieves & Hawkes swoop
Mike Ashley is stepping up his legal battle over the controversial collapse of department store chain Debenhams.
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NewsBoots appoints ex-Asda director Hemmerdinger to lead retail operations
Boots has appointed Asda’s former chief operating officer Anthony Hemmerdinger as retail director.
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GalleryWhen retail met the Queen: Photographs from the archives
Retail has today been mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, aged 96
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NewsRetail pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Retail has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral on Thursday, aged 96.
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NewsPM unveils energy support package for consumers and businesses
The government has launched a raft of initiatives to reduce the impact of spiralling energy costs for people and businesses in a bid to provide certainty and curb inflation
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NewsOcado Retail promotes Hannah Gibson as new chief executive
Ocado Retail has named Hannah Gibson as its new chief executive, replacing Mel Smith.
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Opinion‘John Lewis’ new slogan isn’t just marketing BS – it’s a mindset shift’
After unveiling its new slogan, John Lewis should take heart and learn lessons from Tesco about how a new philosophy can get a business back on track, writes Luke Tugby
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NewsAsos poaches Nike exec to lead sportswear and outdoor division
Asos has hired former Nike executive Tim Phipps as its new sportswear and outdoor director.
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NewsDeliveroo gears up for Supreme Court battle over workers’ rights
Deliveroo is preparing for a battle in the Supreme Court after being challenged by a gig economy union over how it treats its riders.
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AnalysisRetail’s wish list for new prime minister Liz Truss
Liz Truss has been named as the new leader of the Conservative party – and the UK’s 56th prime minister – following a fractious two-month contest.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet promotes from within to replace departing chief executive
Notonthehighstreet has promoted from within in order to replace departing chief executive Claire Davenport.
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OpinionDr Martens product chief: ‘There’s no character or soul in looking to please everyone’
Rather than relying solely on its heritage, Dr Martens is working with disruptive brands and reaching new audiences to stay relevant, writes chief product officer Adam Meek
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AnalysisIt ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it – expectations of a modern retail leader
The role of the modern retail chief executive is changing – fast – and it is contributing to a shift at the top of leading companies, in some cases prompting the departure of leaders whose commercial prowess and acumen could barely be faulted.