All People articles – Page 189
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NewsSuperdry's Dunkerton gives £1m to People’s Vote
Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton has donated £1m to the People’s Vote campaign, which wants a vote on the final Brexit deal.
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AnalysisOpinion: Now Ashley needs to convince the City too
Mike Ashley doesn’t just need to convince suppliers that his plan for House of Fraser will work – he must get investors on side too.
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OpinionRetailers can't treat customers like one-night stands
We often hear that we are in a general crisis of trust. Not only among brands, but also bankers, politicians, the media and nearly all institutions.
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NewsDebenhams puts hundreds of roles into consultation
Debenhams has put hundreds of roles across its fashion and home departments into consultation as it strips layers of management out of the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion'Present… not involved' – HoF and Homebase's leadership fail
“I was present… I don’t think I was actually involved.” Jeremy Corbyn’s risible comment on the latest controversy to engulf him could apply equally to the former top brass at Homebase and House of Fraser.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet swings to profit despite sales fall
Notonthehighstreet.com reported a swing into the black in its latest full-year results, spurred by a shift in marketing strategy to focus on more profitable customers.
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NewsHarrods hires ex-Booths boss Dee to lead food and home
Harrods has appointed former Booths chief executive Chris Dee to lead its food and home business.
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NewsHoF warehouse grinds to halt as Slevin exits
Employees at House of Fraser’s main distribution centre have downed tools after warehouse operator XPO halted work at the site.
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NewsJack Wills founder Williams ousted amid row with owner
Jack Wills founder Peter Williams is to exit the business following a bust-up with its private equity owner BlueGem.
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NewsHoF creditors to pick a rescue bid as early as today
House of Fraser’s lenders could reportedly decide on bids from at least three white knights today, including Mike Ashley, Philip Day and Alteri Investors.
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NewsOver 1,000 Homebase jobs at risk
Homebase will reportedly close a quarter of its stores in a company voluntary agreement that could lead to more than 1,000 job cuts.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can create a digital culture
In this exclusive extract from his new book, 100 Practical Ways to Improve Customer Experience, Martin Newman highlights how businesses can stay relevant in the new environment.
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OpinionOpinion: M&S chief Rowe is right to bet big on data
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has acted swiftly as he seeks to pivot the retailer to a digital-first business.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: M&S data school for bright sparks
Patrick Blower’s take on Marks & Spencer’s plan to create “the world’s first retail data academy” to train more than 1,000 staff.
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NewsMike Ashley in discussions for £50m HoF rescue bid
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is reportedly in talks with House of Fraser’s advisers to offer a £50m lifeline to the struggling department store chain.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The DNA of the new retail CEO
Private equity firms with high expectations. Angry shareholders ready to vote you out if you’ve had a disappointing year. Spreadsheets with budgets tightened. Loyal staff with 30 years’ experience, pensions and lives pinned to their jobs.
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NewsM&S launches world’s first retail data academy
Marks & Spencer has teamed up with technology education specialist Decoded to create “the world’s first retail data academy”, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda promotes Hemmerdinger as CMO exits
Asda chief merchandising officer Jesús Lorente is to leave the Walmart-owned grocer little over a year after being appointed.
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AnalysisMove of the week: Tesco's formidable top team
Charles Wilson’s decision to step down as Tesco UK and Ireland chief executive as he recovers from illness has caused a reorganisation of the grocer’s top team.
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NewsRetail employment falls sharply in second quarter
Employment in the retail industry dropped sharply in the second quarter of this year as upheaval in the industry continued.