All Interview articles – Page 6
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Woolworth boss Roman Heini has UK return 'on bucket list'
CEO Roman Heini is leading the expansion of Woolworth Germany at home and abroad, and says Britain is on his bucket list of destinations.
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Q&A: Yoga brand Bahe on stretching past the pandemic sweatpants trend
Retail Week talks to Australian yoga and Pilates activewear brand Bahe as it plans to go global and bring innovation to the sector
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Q&A: House of Hackney’s Frieda Gormley on adding Mother Nature to the board
Last month, home and interiors brand House of Hackney appointed two new board members: Mother Nature and Future Generations. Retail Week speaks to co-founder Frieda Gormley about what inspired the move, how it works in practice and the sustainability principles guiding the brand’s retail operations
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Andy Higginson on speaking up for retail at the next election
As industry veteran Andy Higginson takes his seat as the new chair of trade body the BRC, he talks to Retail Week about his desire to make the voice of a great industry heard as loudly as possible in the corridors of power.
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Q&A: Ann Steer on reinventing Freemans in a year of ‘aggressive’ transformation
Freemans chief executive Ann Steer speaks to Retail Week about a year of “aggressive” change for the business following the move that transformed Freemans from a traditional mail-order catalogue business to a modern digital department store
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Q&A: eBay director of luxury on ‘diminishing the stigma’ of buying pre-loved
As pre-loved luxury becomes growingly more popular, eBay director of luxury Keith Metcalfe sat down with Retail Week ahead of Christmas to discuss the diminishing stigma of gifting secondhand, the importance of authenticity guarantee and why pre-loved and luxury go hand in hand
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Q&A: Lush head of retail on bringing fun back to stores
As the handmade bath and body retailer opens its biggest store yet in Glasgow, Retail Week speaks to Lush head of retail Kasey Swithenbank about what makes the new store different and bringing back a sense of fun
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Q&A: Frasers CFO Chris Wootton on luxury demand and future acquisitions
As Frasers reports an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio, driven by the group’s elevation strategy, Retail Week speaks to chief financial officer Chris Wootton about what’s next for the retail powerhouse
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Q&A: Deliveroo’s Eric French on becoming more than just a takeaway platform
Following the unveiling of Deliveroo’s new non-food delivery platform, chief operating officer Eric French speaks to Retail Week about what the new service can offer customers, its new partnerships and becoming a destination for last-minute Christmas gifts
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Q&A: Castore boss Tom Beahon on the next steps after raising £150m
As Castore announced today that it has raised £150m in new capital investment, co-founder and chief executive Tom Beahon speaks to Retail Week about the sportswear retailer’s meteoric rise and expansion plans, the importance of global partners and the key to success moving forward
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The Works boss Gavin Peck on revamping stores to win new customers
Variety retailer The Works is on a transformational journey under chief executive Gavin Peck, revamping its store estate from jumbled, “Aladdin’s caves” into spaces focused on offering something for every member of the family.
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Q&A: Abbott Lyon chair Gareth Jones on the jewellery retailer’s unique proposition
Following the opening of Abbott Lyon’s debut pop-up store, chair Gareth Jones speaks to Retail Week about the meaning of affordable luxury, the retailer’s competitive advantage, expectations for the peak trading period and where stores fit into its future
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Q&A: Canopey founder on launching a verified sustainable marketplace
Canopey’s founder Thomas Panton speaks to Retail Week about the launch of its sustainable marketplace, the ways it is eliminating greenwashing and its plans for reaching a varied consumer and retailer audience.
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Interview: Sarah Boyd on bringing ‘Sephora magic’ to the UK beauty market
At first glance, Sephora’s office in the heart of London might look like any other in the city, but upon closer inspection, you’ll find signs that you’re on what the beauty community considers sacred ground.
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Q&A: Superdrug’s ecommerce director on innovating loyalty
Superdrug marketing, ecommerce and customer director Matt Walburn speaks to Retail Week on spearheading changes in the loyalty scheme market and the journey since the launch of Superdrug Marketplace.
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Interview: Blank Street’s boss Ignacio Llado on perking up the UK high street
Blank Street’s managing director for the UK, Ignacio Llado, speaks to Retail Week about bringing fun back to coffee and challenging the status quo of the big chains
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Q&A: Baz&Co founder James Dashwood-Chase on filling the gap in men’s skincare
Baz&Co’s founder James Dashwood-Chase talks to Retail Week about the story behind the men’s skincare brand, the gap in the men’s grooming market and the future of the sector.
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House of Rixo: Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey on their meteoric rise
Meet Rixo co-chief executives and founders Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey, the duo who turned a vintage-inspired dream into a powerhouse fashion brand.
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Q&A: Back Market UK general manager’s mission to eliminate e-waste
Launched in 2014 in France as a marketplace for buying and selling refurbished tech, Back Market has been rapidly growing in the UK since it arrived here three years ago. Back Market’s general manager for the UK Katy Medlock speaks to Retail Week about the brand’s journey so far and fulfilling its purpose to eliminate e-waste.
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Q&A: PrettyLittleThing head of social on the power of social commerce
As PrettyLittleThing makes waves on TikTok Shop following its launch earlier this year, head of social at the fashion giant, Beckie Turnbull, spoke to Retail Week about the power of social commerce, the importance of trend-led products and plans to bring PLT’s TikTok Shop to the US