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OpinionThe Secret Retailer: Boris, we face fight for survival without your help
In the first of our columns from a ‘secret retailer’, one chief executive with stores nationwide calls on the government to up its game on coronavirus – and warns businesses will go bust if it doesn’t.
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NewsDixons Carphone to shutter Carphone Warehouse stores, 2,900 jobs at risk
Dixons Carphone has unveiled plans to shutter its standalone Carphone Warehouse stores as part of the ongoing overhaul of its mobile division, resulting in 2,900 expected job losses.
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InterviewInterview: Heal’s boss Hamish Mansbridge on the heritage retailer’s new look
Heal’s is a well-established name in the UK furniture market and, after a difficult few years, chief executive Hamish Mansbridge is bringing a modern take to the heritage brand for a new generation of consumers.
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NewsCoronavirus: PM urges Brits to avoid pubs, clubs and theatres
The prime minister has urged people to avoid pubs, clubs, restaurants, theatres and other social environments as part of new measures to combat coronavirus.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers are the unsung heroes of the coronavirus crisis
For too long, retail has been cut a raw deal.
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NewsHalfords to shutter Cycle Republic chain, 226 jobs at risk
Halfords is set to axe its specialist cycling chain Cycle Republic following a strategic review and will instead rely on etail stablemate Tredz to appeal to bike enthusiasts.
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DataData: John Lewis falls in top 15 retailers to work for
Job listings website Indeed revealed this year’s list of the best retailers to work for in the UK, with Wren Kitchens topping the list for the second year in a row.
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NewsCoronavirus: Amazon tells staff worldwide to work from home
Amazon has told its staff globally to work from home for the rest of this month if they can in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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OpinionOpinion: Coronavirus will force retailers to rewrite rules of recruitment
It is inevitable that the coronavirus outbreak will cause significant disruption both to business and to our everyday lives.
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InterviewInterview: Dave Lewis – ‘I didn’t save Tesco, 300,000 other people did’
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has overseen a transformative turnaround in his five-and-a-half years at the helm. The winner of this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award tells the story of his time in charge.
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NewsRetail Week Awards 2020: The winners
Tesco boss Dave Lewis and Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner were among the winners of the Retail Week Awards 2020 sponsored by Salesforce.
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AnalysisRetail Activist: AO's John Roberts on bringing kids OnSide
John Roberts’ mission to give young people ‘somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to’ makes him a worthy winner.
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InterviewInterview: How Tim Steiner’s ‘never satisfied’ attitude has shaped Ocado
Ocado boss Tim Steiner’s ‘never satisfied’ attitude has driven the business on to great success, making him a worthy winner of the Clarity Retail Leader of the Year.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail’s star quality shines through
Now more than ever, with retail facing some of the most challenging conditions it has ever known, we should take time to celebrate the accomplishments of this brilliant industry.
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OpinionOpinion: What makes the difference between success and failure for new bosses?
The moment a new CEO starts, the pace is non-stop. Having enough lead time to prepare – and using that time well – could be the difference between success and failure.
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Retail VoiceWhat do changes to the National Minimum Wage mean for your business?
National Minimum Wage regulation is about to undergo changes that will affect retailers. John Harding of PwC explains how to stay ahead of the curve.
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NewsDebenhams boss to step down amid hunt for successor
The boss of Debenhams, Stefaan Vansteenkiste, is to step down from the business after less than a year at the helm.
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NewsTesco loses Jack’s MD Lawrence Harvey to Barclays
The boss of Tesco’s Jack’s discount chain is leaving the business to join Barclays.
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NewsCoronavirus: Justin King warns of supermarket labour shortages
Former Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has warned supermarkets to prepare for potential shortages in their workforce should the coronavirus outbreak get worse.
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OpinionOpinion: Colleague wellbeing is imperative for retailers
At Superdrug, we pride ourselves on being the very best in accessible beauty and health. We are passionate about what we do and we are committed to operating as a socially responsible business for our customers, staff and community.