All People articles – Page 12
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NewsOcado Group lines up CEO Tim Steiner’s successor – reports
Ocado Group is preparing to name a successor for its co-founder and chief executive, Tim Steiner.
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NewsDebenhams CEO’s pay more than halves as turnaround continues
Debenhams boss Dan Finley saw his full-year pay plummet 85% as the online retail giant continues on its multi-year transformation to turn around the business.
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AnalysisWhat an Andy Burnham premiership might mean for retailers
After an overwhelming byelection victory, Downing Street looks like the likely next stop for Andy Burnham. We take a look at the potential implications for high streets, jobs and the economy.
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NewsJohn Lewis to recruit 1,000 care-experienced young people by 2030
John Lewis Partnership has committed to recruiting an additional 1,000 young people who have experienced care by 2030, more than doubling its previous target.
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InterviewQ&A: Relex Solutions VP of product and platform discusses modernising end-to-end solutions for retail
Retailers are looking for ways to improve end-to-end operations, from accurate demand forecasting to inventory optimisation, and better pricing and planning from start to finish. This is where Relex Solutions comes in as a unified native AI-platform aiming to do just that, as well as drive smarter decisions, increased sales and better sustainability.
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NewsMarks Electrical fined and ordered to refund customers wrongly charged
The competition regulator has imposed a fine on specialist retailer Marks Electricals for breaching consumer law.
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NewsMorrisons launches travel and pet insurance
Morrisons has launched its own travel and pet insurance offer, marking the supermarket’s first move into financial services.
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NewsRetail job numbers fall as business costs climb
Retail jobs declined in the first quarter, prompting a renewed call for government action on the cost of employing people and associated red tape.
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NewsHush hires ex-Reiss chief customer officer
Hush has welcomed former Reiss director Sally-Anne Newson to the role of chief customer officer.
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NewsPrimark names ex-Calvin Klein exec as new design director
Primark has appointed former Calvin Klein creative director Keiron Birch to the newly created role of director of womenswear design.
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AnalysisQVC UK: How the original live shopping channel is taking on social commerce
QVC has been a live shopping staple since its launch in 1993, and it now has a presence in its native US, UK, Japan, Italy and Germany.
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NewsLavish Alice strengthens leadership team
Womenswear brand Lavish Alice has made two new appointments to its leadership team as it looks to accelerate its global expansion strategy.
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NewsSainsbury’s kicks off search for new chair
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is in the market for a new chair, having instructed headhunters to begin searching for a replacement for Martin Scicluna.
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NewsKylie Jenner’s Khy names ex-Ganni boss as new CEO
Khy, the fashion brand owned by reality tv star Kylie Jenner, has appointed former Ganni boss Laura du Rusquec as its new chief executive.
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NewsM&S names new digital chief and veteran Berendji steps down
Marks & Spencer has appointed a new digital boss, and long-serving director Sacha Berendji is to step back from the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCharlotte Tilbury, Amazon UK boss and former Dunelm CEO on latest honours list
Several retailers have been included in the king’s birthday honours list.
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InterviewPureseoul co-founder Gracie Tullio on the journey from sceptical landlords to record queues
The co-founder of K-beauty juggernaut Pureseoul, Gracie Tullio, speaks to Retail Week about record-breaking queues, sceptical landlords, and staying ahead of the curve.
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InterviewQ&A: Fortnum & Mason UK retail director on using real-time customer data to improve the store experience
Fortnum & Mason UK retail director Sean Ghouse and founder and chief executive of TruRating Georgina Nelson speak to Retail Week about real-time customer feedback technology
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NewsWilliam Reed UK Brands boss to step down
William Reed managing director of UK Brands, Lorraine Hendle, will be stepping away from the business after over 27 years.
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NewsPrimark appoints former Ikea parent group exec as new chief financial officer
Primark has appointed Lucy Slinger, formerly of Ikea’s parent company Ingka Group, as its new chief financial officer.