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NewsTesco’s Dunnhumby names new chief executive
Dunnhumby, the customer data science business owned by Tesco, has appointed a new chief executive to steer it into “the next phase of growth”.
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NewsMake work experience mandatory for young people, argues Amazon UK boss
Amazon UK boss John Boumphrey has proposed obligatory work experience for young people, who he said should not be blamed for suffering high levels of joblessness.
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InterviewQ&A: Reveal Media CEO says ‘no retailer is unaffected’ by in-store crime
With technologies such as body worn cameras being rolled out more widely to help combat crime and deter it from happening in the first place, we spoke to Reveal Media chief executive Alasdair Field about how said tech is being utilised by retailers, how shoppers react to it, and what else it can be used for.
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NewsAll remaining Quiz stores to close with the loss of 360 jobs
The administrators of Quiz Clothing have said that it will begin a phased closure plan for the stricken retailer’s 37 stores, resulting in the loss of 360 jobs.
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NewsB&Q promotes from within for new marketing director
B&Q has promoted its head of content, social and PR Sophie Taylor to be its new marketing director.
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NewsHundreds of arrests made since launch of retail crime unit
The Pegasus Partnership, a collaboration between retailers, the police and the Home Office, has made hundreds of arrests and led to more than 100 years’ worth of prison sentences.
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NewsDr Martens hails turnaround strategy as it returns to profit growth
Footwear retailer Dr Martens has returned to profit growth, with chief executive Ije Nwokorie hailing the business’s progress to “a consumer-first operating model”.
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InterviewQ&A: Skin Cupid founder Melody Yuan discusses the John Lewis partnership and UK expansion
Korean beauty retailer Skin Cupid has been making its presence known in the past few months, beginning with its first-ever store on London’s Charing Cross Road, and then more recently with John Lewis shop-in-shops in three UK locations.
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InterviewWHSmith UK boss Andrew Harrison on piloting the business through turbulence
Retail Week hears from WHSmith UK boss Andrew Harrison – the man tasked with guiding the business through one of the most turbulent periods in its history.
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NewsTesco boss Ken Murphy’s salary soars after market share gains
Tesco boss Ken Murphy took more than £1m pay rise last year, bringing his total pay packet to over £10m.
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NewsMorrisons wins union backing for staggered staff payrise
Usdaw members have approved Morrisons’ proposed pay rise for store and manufacturing staff, which will see hourly rates rise to over £13 an hour by October.
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NewsModa in Pelle CEO departs and replaced with founder’s son
The chief executive of embattled footwear retailer Moda in Pelle has left the business and been replaced by the founder’s son, Retail Week understands.
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InterviewQ&A: Snap Finance CEO on the need for inclusive finance for ‘everyday folks’
As flexible finance options and inclusive credit become increasingly popular with retailers and their customers, we spoke to Snap Finance chief executive Andy Smith about the importance of serving all types of customers.
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InterviewGreggs CEO Roisin Currie on prices, first international store and youth employment
After Greggs today announced it was packing its bags for Tenerife for the first time, its chief executive also discussed the ongoing Middle East conflict, price rises, and youth employment.
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NewsLoaf CEO Sam Perkins steps down
Loaf chief executive Sam Perkins has announced his departure from the business.
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NewsAdam Dury formally appointed as Jollyes Pets CEO
The former COO has been CEO-designate since last October, while Jollyes has also promoted internally for a new CFO, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘As public awareness of the horrors of retail crime increases, so too does the risk of a PR disaster’
With Sainsbury’s following Waitrose and Morrisons as the latest retail giant to find itself in the news on retail crime for all the wrong reasons, Charlotte Hardie questions whether there is still a disconnect on the issue between head office and the shop floor.
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NewsPaul Smith names new managing director
Paul Smith has appointed former Fortnum & Mason director Zia Zareem-Slade as its new managing director.
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DataStaff Benefits Index: Discounts and bonuses at the UK’s biggest retailers
From Argos to Zara, here are the staff discounts, bonus opportunities, and employee benefits available for staff at the UK’s biggest retail businesses
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Opinion‘In these troubling times, retail shouldn’t forget Jewish people’s great contribution to the industry’
Some of British retail’s greatest names were founded by Jewish entrepreneurs. As antisemitism rises, paying tribute to their achievements matters, believes George MacDonald