All People articles
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NewsMango appoints new chief retail officer
Fashion retailer Mango has appointed a new chief retail officer to lead its global retail and commercial operations.
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InterviewAI marketing: How Dermalogica strengthened customer relationships through Klaviyo
In today’s retail climate, there are endless options for shoppers to discover, browse and buy from. The competition is fierce, and with clever new technologies making it easier for some brands to stand out more than others, retailers need to do more to ensure loyalty and a strong customer relationship.
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NewsMorrisons poaches Kingfisher’s AI boss
Morrisons has appointed Dr. Mohsen Ghasempour to the newly created role of chief AI officer, effective October 1.
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AnalysisHow the Co-op is getting into shape after a turbulent period
Co-op’s first-half profits may have slipped, but the retailer is optimistic about its future. Chief executive Kate Allum and chief financial officer Rachel Izzard discuss growth prospects, company culture and the Southern Co-op deal.
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Opinion‘Supported internships are good for young people – and for business’
Asda chief people officer James Goodman says the grocer has seen first-hand the impact that such opportunities can have
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NewsCurrys promotes from within for chief people officer
Currys has promoted Caroline Hirst to be its new chief people officer.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop targets first-time job seekers in Christmas recruitment drive
The Perfume Shop has launched its seasonal recruitment drive and is encouraging applications from young people entering employment for the first time.
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NewsRetail Week Awards entry deadline extended
The deadline to enter the Retail Week Awards 2027 has been extended.
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Opinion‘People need work experience - but they also need money’
Charlotte Hardie admires the commitment and energy behind retail work experience initiatives, but the industry will need to walk a tightrope to avoid ending up in the line of fire
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NewsJohn Lewis Money boss to leave retailer
The chief executive of John Lewis Partnership’s financial services division is to leave the business.
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NewsAsos appoints Law Roach as first ‘Stylist in Residence’
Asos has named US stylist Law Roach as its first ‘Stylist in Residence’, working with the ecommerce giant to boost its fashion credentials.
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Opinion‘Retailers must rethink how they create opportunities for the next generation’
The challenge for retailers is making entry-level opportunities more accessible and valuable so young people see retail as somewhere they can build a career, believes Alvarez & Marsal’s Erin Brookes
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NewsRetail Trust rolls out new support for staff wellbeing in run-up to Christmas
The Retail Trust is rolling out new safety videos and a handbook to protect staff wellbeing and tackle consumer abuse in the run-up to Christmas, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMcDonald returns as Debenhams chair, Morris steps down
Iain McDonald is returning to Debenhams Group as non-executive chair, seven months after stepping down from the board. He replaces Tim Morris, who exits the board entirely.
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InterviewBrand tracking: How Suri keeps an eye on brand health in real time
Tracksuit works with retailers like The Real Real and Air Up and was recommended to Retail Week by Suri.
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Opinion‘AI’s new price tag is a good thing for retail’
A shift towards usage-based pricing means that the conversation around AI is taking on a different tone, observes Dunnhumby’s Sandra Stanley
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NewsFormer Liberty managing director named as Heal’s CEO
Heal’s has named Sarah Coonan, formerly managing director at Liberty, as its new chief executive.
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NewsGousto CEO to step down in 2027
Gousto founder and chief executive Timo Boldt has told staff at the meal kit business that he will be stepping away from leading the business after 15 years, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAmazon unveils inflation-busting pay rise
Online giant Amazon is to award staff a wage increase above inflation later this month.
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InterviewQ&A: Holland & Barrett sustainability and impact director on progress, areas of improvement, and future ambitions
Holland & Barrett, like many other retailers, has been on a journey to make improvements to its sustainability strategy and set targets to meet.