All People articles – Page 193
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NewsDunelm digital director leaves
Dunelm digital director Joe Murray has left the homewares retailer after just 18 months in the role.
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OpinionOpinion: Customer-centricity is only way for retail to thrive
The recent spate of high profile retail failures has highlighted the challenges facing legacy store-based organisations trying to survive and thrive in a digital world.
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NewsPoundworld collapse puts more than 5,000 jobs at risk
Poundworld has plunged into administration putting around 5,100 jobs at risk.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Will a CVA save House of Fraser?
House of Fraser aims to axe more than half of its stores through a CVA. We discuss the proposals and whether they are enough to revive the department store’s fortunes.
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AnalysisMove of the week: AO.com promotions reflect its culture
Management restructures are very much de rigueur as retailers adapt to changing market conditions and look to capitalise on their strengths.
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NewsB&Q consults 700 staff on sales overhaul
B&Q is to overhaul how it sells kitchens and bathrooms and has begun consultations with 700 workers who will be affected by the changes.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser's 'grim day' is just the start of its journey
House of Fraser has revealed plans to close more than half its stores through a CVA, leaving it with just 28 branches nationwide.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet ecommerce director departs
Notonthehighstreet ecommerce director Ollie Scheers has left the online gifting platform after less than 18 months in the role.
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NewsAmazon seeks 2,500 more UK staff
Amazon is to increase UK staff numbers by 10% this year as it creates 2,500 permanent jobs.
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NewsSainsbury's names Moriarty chief digital officer
Sainsbury’s has promoted its online boss Clodagh Moriarty to the newly created role of chief digital officer.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail lessons from Apple’s $1trn valuation
Tech giant Apple stands on the cusp of being the highest valued American company ever, close to a capitalisation of $1trn.
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NewsAO overhauls top team ahead of brand and services push
Electricals etailer AO World has reshaped its top management as it seeks to make the most of existing business strengths and chase new opportunities.
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NewsTesco shareholders urged to rebel over boss Lewis’ pay
Tesco’s shareholders have been urged to vote against boss Dave Lewis’ “excessive” pay and bonus package at its AGM next week.
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AnalysisFive things retailers can learn from InterContinental Hotels
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is one of the world’s leading hotel companies and employs more than 375,000 people across the globe.
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AnalysisMove of the week: Cath Kidston’s new boss
Melinda Paraie will be a new name to many UK retail observers, but on paper at least the American appears a good fit to lead Cath Kidston through the next stage of its development after Kenny Wilson upped sticks to join Dr Martens.
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Retail VoiceWhy back-office functions are an investment priority
Retailers should start their investment plans with back-office technology and recruitment, rather than prioritising front-end functions.
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OpinionWas Baldock's attack on Dixons Carphone warranted?
The new boss of Dixons Carphone, Alex Baldock, pulled no punches this week when he slammed his predecessor and issued a profit warning.
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NewsEx-HoF CIO Burnett to lead retail at IBM
House of Fraser’s former chief information officer Julian Burnett has been appointed as head of IBM’s UK retail division.
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OpinionLord Kirkham: There's more to life than retail
Fortunately I have enjoyed a lifetime of good health, fitness, vitality, wellbeing, and the freedom and independence those confer. So what a shock, without warning, to find myself in hospital for five days over Easter.
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NewsInditex hires new managing director for UK
Inditex has hired a new managing director for the UK and Ireland, choosing to promote from within.