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NewsThe Worksâ investor calls rejection of director appointment 'simply absurd'
The Worksâ third-biggest shareholder has hit back at the retailerâs move to block its retired private equity partner from joining as a director.
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NewsFormer Co-op and Morrisons director takes top role at Spar
Convenience retailer Spar UK has appointed a new managing director who brings experience from a variety of big grocers.
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AnalysisWhy eBay is setting its sights on live shopping as a growth lever
This year has certainly been one to remember for the 30-year old eBay. In February, it was revealed that eBay would purchase secondhand fashion platform Depop for $1.2bn, but the acquisition was only completed at the end of July after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gave the deal the green light.
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NewsCo-op chief digital and technology officer resigns
The man who guided the Co-op through last yearâs cyber-attack, Robert Elsey, has become the latest senior leader to leave the c-store business, Retail Week understands.
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NewsBRC responds as government says zero-hour contract ban could cost businesses ÂŁ3bn
The British Retail Consortium has called on the government to drop plans to ban zero-hour contracts, as the government said it could cost businesses up to ÂŁ3bn to implement.
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OpinionâWithout a shining London flagship, itâs difficult for Harvey Nichols to be seen as a leading lightâ
As Frasers tycoon Mike Ashley circles Harvey Nichols, the big question is whether he keeps the famous Knightsbridge branch. Does the site have more value being converted to residential or office use, wonders former Selfridges boss Peter Williams
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NewsHalfords poaches new commercial director from Morrisons
Halfords has poached its new commercial director for motoring and services, Lee Mountain, from Morrisons.
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NewsAsos customer and technology bosses step down
Asos has revealed that Ben Blake, EVP of customer and commercial, and Przemek Czarnecki, EVP of technology, will leave the business at the end of the month.
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AnalysisWill John Lewisâ new MD finish what his predecessor started?
The news that John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis is to step down, handing the reins to Will Kernan, was a bolt from the blue.
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NewsCo-op chair to step down with immediate effect
The Co-operative Group has announced that chair Debbie White has decided to step down from the role and as a member of the board.
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NewsJohn Lewis names new boss as Ruis steps back
John Lewis has appointed a new managing director to succeed Peter Ruis.
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NewsMountain Warehouse founder steps down as CEO
Mountain Warehouse founder Mark Neale has assumed the position of executive chair as he steps back from the day-to-day running of the business.
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InterviewQ&A: Snap head of retail on new innovations and how Gen Z likes to shop
A recent report from Snapchat, Portas and YouGov dubbed âThe Memento Generationâ revealed some interesting insights into how Gen Z likes to shop.
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NewsJD Sports names ex-Ikea CEO as new chair
JD Sports has appointed former Ikea Group CEO Peter Agnefjäll as its new chair, effective September 1.
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InterviewQ&A: Adyen global VP of retail discusses the increasing need for flexibility in payments
Adyenâs global vice president of retail, Holly Worst, discusses the evolution of payments, the pain points for shoppers, agentic commerce, and fraudulent transactions.
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OpinionâThe âlaminated book of dreamsâ may be long gone, but Argos retains a place in shoppersâ heartsâ
A dedicated ownership team, strong heritage and sound sales base stand Argos in good stead as it prepares for a new chapter independent of Sainsburyâs, believes George MacDonald
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NewsTesco Ireland & NI and Booker bosses to swap roles in leadership reshuffle
The chief executives at Tesco Ireland & NI and The Booker Group are to swap roles from the end of this month.
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NewsDr Martens adds former Sephora Asia president to board as non-exec
Dr Martens has appointed a new independent non-executive director starting this autumn.
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NewsPets at Home head of AI transformation departs
Pets at Home head of AI transformation and enterprise architecture Simon Ellis has left the business, Retail Week understands.
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AnalysisWhy canât Matalan keep hold of a CEO?
Matalan has gone through two highly respected retail CEOs in the last three years. Is it just a case of two times unlucky for the fashion brand, or does it have a deeper issue?