Interviews – Page 30
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InterviewQ&A: Vodafone head of retail Martin Roberts on opening 150 stores
Vodafone head of retail Martin Roberts talks about the company’s plans to open 150 stores over the next 12 months, creating 1,400 jobs.
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InterviewInterview: Asos technology boss on its IT investment plans
Asos is investing millions in its IT. Chief information officer Pete Marsden explains how he plans to make sure its technology is underpinning its phenomenal growth.
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InterviewQ&A: Heathrow Airport retail director Max Vialou-Clark
Heathrow Airport retail director Max Vialou-Clark speaks to Retail Week about his life in retail.
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InterviewInterview: Joseph Wan on his 22 years at Harvey Nichols
Joseph Wan has led Harvey Nichols through more than two decades of recessions, turnarounds and global expansion. As he prepares to step down today he talks to Retail Week.
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InterviewQ&A: Dfs chief executive Ian Filby positive about 2014
Dfs EBITDA fell 23.5% and sales dipped 1.3% in its first half. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Ian Filby about it.
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InterviewInterview: Aldi bosses on winning Retailer and International Retailer of Year
Aldi has won Oracle Retailer of the Year and Heidrick & Struggles International Retailer of the Year. Joint managing directors Roman Heini and Matthew Barnes speak to Retail Week.
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InterviewInterview: Asos chief Nick Robertson on winning Leader of the Year
Asos boss Nick Robertson took the Clarity Retail Leader of the Year gong at the Oracle Retail Week Awards. Gemma Goldfingle speaks to him about how he built his fashion empire.
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InterviewQ&A: NBTY Europe director of property Gurdial Flora
Gurdial Flora, group director of property, NBTY Europe - owner of Holland & Barrett - speaks to Retail Week about his life in retail.
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InterviewInterview: Ray Kelvin speaks after Outstanding Contribution award
Ray Kelvin, the man behind Ted Baker, talks about winning the Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award and business he founded more than 25 years ago.
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InterviewInterview: Waterstones boss James Daunt turns over a new leaf
Since he was brought in to rescue Waterstones by its owner in 2011, James Daunt has made some tough decisions. So what’s the story behind his novel approach? By Nicola Harrison.
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InterviewInterview: Terry Duddy’s journey from analogue to digital retail
During his 15 years at the helm, Terry Duddy oversaw big changes at Home Retail. He might be moving on but shows no signs of slowing down, finds George MacDonald.
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NewsInterview: The world changed and Tesco will too, pledges boss Philip Clarke
Tesco group chief executive Philip Clarke said he is “determined to provoke a reappraisal” of his business and has vowed that the grocery giant will emerge a truly multichannel leader.
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InterviewQ&A: Mario Grauso, Joe Fresh Apparel Canada chief operating officer, on international expansion
As Joe Fresh prepares for global expansion, Retail Week speaks to chief operating officer Mario Grauso.
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InterviewQ&A: Facebook head of retail global vertical strategy Nicolas Franchet
Facebook head of retail global vertical strategy Nicolas Franchet talks about Facebook’s developing role in retail
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InterviewQ&A: Andrew Robb, chief operating officer at Farfetch, on how to innovate
Andrew Robb, chief operating officer at Farfetch, talks about innovation at the online retailer
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InterviewQ&A: Waterstones retail director Rik McShane
Waterstones retail director Rik McShane talks about the changes at the bookseller under owner Alexander Mamut.
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InterviewQ&A: Boots' director of trading for beauty on its revamped beauty halls
Boots has finished renovating the beauty halls across its 130 larger stores. Retail Week speaks to Boots director of trading for beauty Guy Farmer about what it has done.
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InterviewQ&A: Dixons head of computing Dean Kramer on the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is set to have a big impact on retailers as more connect devices enter shoppers’ lives. Rebecca Thomson speaks to Dixons’ head of computing Dean Kramer about the effect he thinks the trend will have.
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InterviewQ&A: McColl’s Retail Group chairman and chief executive James Lancaster
James Lancaster, chairman and chief executive of McColl’s Retail Group speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail
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InterviewQ&A: Oliver Bonas' founder and managing director Oliver Tress
Oliver Tress, founder and managing director of Oliver Bonas speaks to Retail Week about future plans and expectations for the retailer.