All People articles – Page 195
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AnalysisEvent: Five speakers not to be missed at Tech.
Tech. – the two-day festival of digital retailing and the technology driving it – returns this September. We take a peak at the speakers you need to watch.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Does the CVA need a restructure of its own?
It was an unprecedented step – and one that consequently sent tremors pulsing through the retail and property industries.
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Future LeadersHow Deliciously Ella went from blogger to brand owner
Deliciously Ella – the keynote speaker at Retail Week’s Be Inspired conference – shares her journey from blogger to businesswoman and gives advice for budding entrepreneurs.
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NewsPennycook: ‘Apprenticeship levy isn’t working’
BRC chairman Richard Pennycook has called for reform of the apprenticeship levy, which he said is “not working”.
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: What makes Sir Ian Cheshire ‘batshit’ crazy?
Sir Ian Cheshire said that his time as a retail chief executive at B&Q was peppered with one very particular frustration.
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NewsEmbattled tycoon Wiese steps down from New Look board
Christo Wiese has relinquished his role on the board of fashion retailer New Look.
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AnalysisBe Inspired: Three women who changed retail
Retail Week speaks to three female entrepreneurs whose pioneering business ideas have changed the retail landscape over the past three decades.
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OpinionOpinion: CEOs are only human – and that's a good thing
Business leaders need to act human for the sake of ‘brand business’ – though it obviously depends on the human in question
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AnalysisMove of the week: Baldock’s Dixons Carphone restructure
It was just three weeks ago in this column that I suggested Dixons Carphone employees should fasten their seatbelts for the structural changes to come under new boss Alex Baldock.
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InterviewLeahy: From boardroom exodus to Tesco's new dawn
In the second instalment of Retail Week’s exclusive interview with ex-Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy, we examine how what has been termed “an extraordinary act of corporate vandalism” unfolded.
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AnalysisLeahy: What made Tesco great… and what went wrong
Our two-part interview with ex-Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy, we look into what made Tesco great and why his legacy swiftly unravelled after his departure.
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OpinionOpinion: Baldock takes bull by horns at Dixons Carphone
Dixons Carphone’s top team has transformed beyond recognition as a mass exodus has paved the way for a fresh start at the retailer.
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NewsJoules chief customer and commercial officers exit
Joules’ chief customer officer has left the business and is soon to be followed by its chief commercial officer, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionSainsbury’s-Asda: Merger relies on people and culture
Sainsbury’s proposed merger with Walmart-owned Asda is full of big numbers – and big numbers when it comes to sales and profits are the objective.
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NewsDixons Carphone's new boss radically overhauls top team
The new boss of Dixons Carphone, Alex Baldock, has set about making his mark on the electricals business, starting with a restructure of its leadership teams, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFenwick launches consultation amid business restructure
Fenwick has launched a consultation with “a significant number” of its staff as new boss Robbie Feather restructures the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to deliver great service with fewer staff
Since the start of the year, 21,000 retail jobs have been cut or put at risk in the UK, with teams at head offices, distribution centres and stores all streamlined.
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NewsArgos bolsters tech team with 150 new roles
Argos is increasing the size of its in-house technology team by a quarter to drive innovations and improve the convenience of its shopping experience.
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NewsMatchesfashion hires ex-John Lewis director Tom Athron
Matchesfashion has drafted in former John Lewis group development director Tom Athron.
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OpinionOpinion: How Tim Daniels transformed Selfridges
Each of us has certain people who, during our working careers, have helped us in some significant way and as a result become a positive memory.