All articles by Megan Dunsby – Page 4
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Retail 100 2020: In numbers
RWRC has published its annual Retail 100 list, ranking the most influential people in the industry right now, decided by Retail Week’s team of expert journalists.
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Retail 100 2020: Four of the biggest trends
Following the publication of the annual Retail 100 ranking, produced in association with Braze, ChannelAdvisor and Salesforce, Retail Week explores key trends shared by the industry’s most influential people
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More women leaders celebrated in Retail 100 than ever before
With a 27% rise in women executives since 2019, increased gender diversity is one of the trends that characterises this year’s ranking of the most influential people in retail. Megan Dunsby reflects on what this means and why it is time for retail to become truly diverse
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Be Inspired
Be Inspired: Coca-Cola European Partners’ Catherine Gillespie on leading with inclusion
Ahead of her appearance at RWRC’s Be Inspired virtual conference, Europe’s largest diversity event, HR director Gillespie explains why diversity and inclusion are “mission-critical” for businesses – particularly in the pandemic situation when company culture is more important than ever.
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Be Inspired: What effective communication looks like during a pandemic
With workforces across the UK operating remotely, communication between retail leaders and their teams has become paramount. Retail executives from Farfetch, Pets at Home, John Lewis Partnership, Lucky Saint and Hallett Retail explain how they have been keeping staff informed and engaged during this challenging period.
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Be Inspired: Advice from retail execs on managing stress and mental health
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, RWRC spoke with senior retail leaders from Ocado, John Lewis Partnership, Lucky Saint, Pets at Home and Secret Sales to understand how they embrace ‘good stress’ and deal with ‘bad stress’, and the measures they have taken to stay resilient during the coronavirus crisis.
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Retail staff receive financial support from industry’s CaRe20 appeal
Ted Baker senior sales assistant Lavinia Cretul and TJX Europe worker Paige Norris are among the first beneficiaries of the CaRe20 fund established by the retailTRUST, the BRC and RWRC – home of Retail Week and the World Retail Congress
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Data: 50 global tech start-ups powering the new retail world
Retail Week’s inaugural Discovery 50 report showcases the world’s top tech start-ups, shining a light on innovative solutions that can support the retail sector – both during the pandemic and in the future
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Be Inspired
Be Inspired: Why self-care is an important leadership skill
Retail chiefs including Lucky Saint’s Emma Heal, Beaverbrooks’ Anna Blackburn and Air & Grace’s Claire Burrows extol the benefits of investing in yourself during this difficult time.
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Be Inspired
Be Inspired: Retail Week’s annual diversity conference goes virtual
To support its community, the 2020 Be Inspired conference has been transformed into a week of free virtual events with a speaker line up including Jane Shepherdson of My Wardrobe HQ, David Grunwald from Farfetch, Rodial founder Maria Hatzistefanis and more
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Supporting retail workers during Covid-19
RWRC – the home of Retail Week and World Retail Congress – retailTRUST and the British Retail Consortium are raising £10m for retail staff facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Be Inspired
Be Inspired: Rodial boss on navigating challenging times
Maria Hatzistefanis recently battled against impending bankruptcy and business administration. In light of the current retail landscape, she shares how she managed the situation while attempting to maintain business-as-usual.
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‘Mrs Rodial’ and Jane Shepherdson lead Be Inspired conference line-up
Retail Week’s annual diversity and inclusion event returns on June 17 with an agenda that will inspire attendees through the stories of others, open eyes to work opportunities and foster career confidence.
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Why the fear factor is the biggest trend in retail right now
From Brexit concerns to coronavirus and climate change, consumers have a rising sense of anxiety. How can retailers capitalise on the power of fear?
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Search to find world’s top retail tech start-ups hots up
New judges have come on board for Discovery 100, Retail Week’s campaign to identify 100 global tech start-ups working with retailers to offer disruptive solutions to transform their businesses.
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Be Inspired
Levi’s backs Be Inspired to help build balanced industry
Fashion brand Levi’s is the latest partner to support Retail Week’s Be Inspired programme, joining more than 20 retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Primark and Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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Discovery 100 judges announced
With our search to find the top global retail tech start-ups extended to December 20, Retail Week has revealed the names of the industry leaders among the Discovery 100 judging panel.
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Entries now open for Discovery 100
Discovery 100 offers an unrivalled opportunity for global tech start-ups accelerating retail innovation to be celebrated across the sector. Enter now
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Walgreens Boots Alliance backs Be Inspired
The global healthcare services provider Walgreens Boots Alliance has reinforced its commitment to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion by becoming a partner for Retail Week’s Be Inspired programme
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Retail 100 2019: Who are the ones to watch?
Retail Week recently unveiled its ranking of the most influential leaders of 2019 and shared the 16 new names it predicts will have the biggest impact in 2020.