All People articles
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News
AllSaints has hired a new global ecommerce director from Fat Face
Fashion retailer All Saints has appointed a former Fat Face director to head up its global ecommerce operations.
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News
Two-thirds of retail workers are not worried about their jobs being automated
Nearly two-thirds of UK retail workers are not worried about their jobs becoming automated in the future, according to a study by YouGov commissioned by global technology company SafetyCulture.
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Analysis
Boohoo: Is a brand breakup the best bet for the fallen pureplay giant?
Following last week’s announcement that Boohoo chief executive John Lyttle is exiting the business and rumours of a break-up of the group’s brands, Retail Week takes a look at what’s next for Boohoo, what Lyttle’s departure means for the business and if the fashion retailer is the next target of Mike Ashley’s ongoing shopping spree.
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News
Asda makes new senior appointments to ‘help drive 2025 growth ambitions’
Asda has today unveiled two new senior appointments to “help drive its growth ambitions in 2025”.
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The Retail Trust is providing free training for staff dealing with abusive customers
The Retail Trust will run free training sessions to arm retail workers with the skills to manage challenging in-store situations this Christmas.
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Retail Voice
The steps to achieve ‘retail ready’ perfection
Reducing lead times and getting goods to market quicker are of paramount importance, particularly at this time of year. Advanced Supply Chain (ASC)’s Ben Balfour looks at a common goal uniting retailers and suppliers – the quest for retail ready products.
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Interview
Interview: CEO Anthony Houghton is championing Holland & Barrett’s innovation and tech transformation
In his first interview, new Holland & Barrett chief executive Anthony Houghton talks exclusively to Retail Week about his transformation strategy and mission ’to help people live better.
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News
JoJo Maman Bébé poaches ex-Fat Face exec as new interim CEO
Former Fat Face chief operating officer Mark Wright is joining mother-and-baby retailer JoJo Maman Bébé as interim chief executive.
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Boohoo boss announces he’s leaving as group signs debt deal
The search for a new CEO is underway at Boohoo as boss John Lyttle announced his departure after five years at the helm.
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News
DFS finance chief is set to stand down
DFS chief financial officer John Fallon is to stand down at the end of the month from his role at the furniture retailer.
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Interview
Q&A: How M&S director's back-to-the-floor experience is now changing the business
Marks & Spencer people director Sarah Findlater has just finished a three-month stint working in store again.
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News
Footasylum has drafted in former Clarks and New Balance executives
Footasylum has appointed a new chief commercial officer and senior buying director to its top team.
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Victoria Plum to cease trading after it makes £2m loss in four months
Victorian Plumbing is set to close the Victoria Plum business it acquired in May, after it made a nearly £2m loss in four months.
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Retail Voice
Level up your loyalty: Four ways gamification supercharges customer retention
Integrating game-like elements into loyalty programmes is a surefire way to foster stronger relationships with customers, believes Trust Retail’s Mike Dotson. Find out why
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Analysis
Retail 2025: AI investment a top priority for next year, say retail bosses
Investment in AI will be central to retail strategies next year, with 35 CEOs revealing to Retail Week they are spending on various applications of the tech in a major new research paper.
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News
Lidl has created a ‘retail leadership’ apprenticeship degree
Lidl has today launched its inaugural retail leadership degree apprenticeship, with 51 new apprentices joining the scheme.
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News
Poundstretcher has made a raft of new appointments
Poundstretcher has made several new appointments to support its future growth ambitions following its purchase by Majestic Wine owner Fortress.
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News
Frasers Group managing director of sport is leaving the business
Managing director of sport at Frasers Group Ger Wright is set to leave the business.
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News
Mulberry's owner has rejected an increased bid from Frasers Group
The owner of luxury fashion brand Mulberry has rejected a revised bid from Frasers Group and said it has “no interest” in selling its shares to the retailer.
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Interview
Interview: Matt Hood – The man taking the Co-op back to the future
Hood has been with the Co-op for seven years and running its food business for more than two. He was promoted at a time of huge change at the Co-op, following a sustained period of success under former group chief executive Steve Murrells and Hood’s predecessor Jo Whitfield.