All People articles – Page 165
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NewsForever 21 names former H&M US boss as new chief executive
The new owners of fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 have named former H&M US president Daniel Kulle as chief executive to steer the business out of bankruptcy.
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NewsTesco to axe 1,800 roles in store bakery shake-up
Tesco is to axe more than 1,800 roles as part of sweeping changes to the way it operates its in-store bakeries.
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NewsJohn Lewis’ new boss White may row back predecessor’s transformation plans
John Lewis’ new chair Dame Sharon White has hinted that she may defer from the transformation roadmap laid out by her predecessor Sir Charlie Mayfield.
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OpinionOpinion: Sustainability and purpose are crucial to the future of retail
Retail is facing a period of unprecedented change, as a focus on sustainability and having an authentic purpose become more important to brands and consumers while digital disruption continues.
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AnalysisAnalysis: As the door slams shut on migrants, does retail face a people crisis?
After the government unveiled its post-Brexit, points-based immigration system yesterday, Retail Week finds that many trade bodies and retailers have been left blindsided and scrambling to understand the wider implications.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Poulter will need all her nous to revive Laura Ashley
It says much about the scale of the crisis facing Laura Ashley that, less than two months after joining the business, Katharine Poulter’s accession to the role of chief executive has been fast-tracked.
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OpinionOpinion: In a world of trolls, bile and bullies, retailers must act on mental health
There might seem little connection between the sad death of a TV presenter and retail, but industry leaders know otherwise – the link is mental health.
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AnalysisSixty seconds with… Iceland’s Richard Walker
As Retail Week Live nears, we interview some of the event’s most exciting speakers. This week meet Iceland’s managing director and sustainability champion Richard Walker.
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NewsNike shuffles exec board under new chief executive
Nike has shuffled its senior leadership team under its new boss, announcing the appointments of a new chief operating officer and chief financial officer earlier this week.
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NewsLaura Ashley losses deepen as chief executive change bought forward
Laura Ashley has reported deepening losses and falling sales in its interim results, which has resulted in Katharine Poulter being promoted to chief executive with immediate effect.
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NewsBusiness groups condemn impact of migration clampdown
Retail trade body the BRC and other business organisations have reacted with dismay to new rules restricting migration to the UK.
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InterviewInterview: McDonald’s Pomroy reveals ingredients of enduring success
There’s a real buzz around McDonald’s UK headquarters in north London – and not just because of the heavy machinery renovating its adjoining Hamburger University.
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News‘Hundreds’ of Amazon workers injured in warehouses, says GMB
’Hundreds’ of workers have been injured or seriously hurt in accidents in Amazon warehouses in the UK, according to an investigation by the GMB Union.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Chief strategy officer? Isn’t that the CEO’s job?
Strategy directors are de rigueur, with Asos, JLP and M&S all making big hires. But are they “a fashion accessory”, as one chief executive claims, or a necessary exec role in today’s fast-changing climate?
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NewsTed Baker takes axe to executive team as four key directors exit
Ted Baker has taken the axe to its executive team as it bids to simplify its senior management structure.
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AnalysisSixty seconds with… Nespresso’s Guillaume Chesneau
As Retail Week Live nears, we take the chance to interview some of its most exciting speakers. This week, meet Guillaume Chesneau, managing director of Nespresso for UK and Ireland.
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NewsM&S set to close two distribution centres, 700 jobs at risk
Marks & Spencer is closing two distribution centres in the Midlands, putting nearly 700 jobs on the line.
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NewsWalmart scraps personal shopping service, 300 jobs lost
Walmart is closing its personal shopping service after failing to find investors for the struggling operation.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Kavan's first CEO job is perfect match
It’s a measure of the revolution taking place in retail that a senior Amazon executive like Ajay Kavan has chosen Matchesfashion for his first chief executive role.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Dunelm’s digital transformation is built for success
Following another set of impressive results, Dunelm’s migration to a new digital platform at the end of last year has helped boost sales and attract new customers while impressing loyal ones.