All People articles – Page 2
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NewsMatalan looks externally for new people and talent hire
Matalan has hired Beccy Davis as its new people and talent director, poaching her from an IT services firm.
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NewsFormer Tesco UK boss named new Foot Locker president
Former Tesco UK boss Matthew Barnes has been named the new president of footwear specialist Foot Locker in the US.
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AnalysisAO boss John Roberts on mobiles, membership schemes and Music Magpie
AO released its half-year results today, recording a 12% increase in B2C retail revenue to £423m and a 10% profit before tax increase to £18m despite added costs of £4m from the national minimum wage and national insurance.
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Opinion‘Walmart’s unfashionable focus on long service creates long-term value’
Walmart’s chief executive succession doesn’t fit the common view that fresh blood and multi-company experience trump a career spent in one place, observes George MacDonald
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NewsLiberty managing director exits after 15 years
Liberty managing director of retail Sarah Coonan is set to step down from the luxury department store after more than 15 years.
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NewsCo-op unveils new investment commitment to create thousands of new apprenticeships
The Co-op has committed to investing £70m to creating 7,000 new apprenticeships at the retailer by 2030, which it said will open doors for “underrepresented groups”.
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NewsThe Retail Week Awards 2026 shortlist has been announced
The Retail Week Awards, which have been celebrating excellence in the UK’s retail industry for over 30 years, have today revealed the 2026 shortlist.
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AnalysisExplainer: What are the implications of WHSmith’s US accounting blunder?
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has resigned after six years at the helm following an investigation into an accounting error at the flagship US business. Retail Week explores the significance of the latest developments
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NewsWHSmith boss resigns following accounting investigation
WHSmith group chief executive Carl Cowling has stepped down from his role after an accounting investigation.
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NewsN Brown appoints first trading and marketing director
N Brown has appointed former Hawes and Curtis chief digital officer Arfan Sabir to the newly created role of trading and marketing director.
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NewsJob losses expected as Jasper Conran ends womenswear line
London-born designer Jasper Conran is pulling the womenswear line from his eponymous label as he concentrates on “various other projects”, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsScrewfix appoints M&S director to lead commercial teams
Screwfix has appointed Heidi Woodhouse as its new commercial director.
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NewsWalmart names next chief executive as McMillon prepares to stand down
Retail powerhouse Walmart has named a successor to long-time chief executive Doug McMillon.
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FeatureReviewed: The best retailer Christmas adverts of the year
We’ve gathered a panel of experts from Adland to deliver their verdict on some of the biggest retailer adverts of 2025.
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NewsSuperdry appoints new CFO
Superdry has appointed Nic Shaw as its new chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as it enters the next phase of its turnaround strategy.
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InterviewRetail media: SMG MD on unlocking new opportunities for brands, retailers and customers
SMG group managing director John Mathieson speaks to Retail Week about the opportunities retail media unlocks, the sectors where it works best, and how technology and AI can further develop benefits in the future.
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Opinion‘B&M may not shoot the lights out this Christmas, but next may be more important’
A renewed emphasis on retail detail under new leadership may help B&M in the longer term after a lacklustre start to this year’s golden quarter, says George MacDonald
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NewsB&M profits slump as CEO shuffles leadership team
B&M profits plunged in the first half of the financial year, as the retailer’s new chief executive made sweeping changes to his leadership team.
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Opinion‘You’re their punchbag, for those few minutes’ – the horrific reality of shopworker abuse
As the industry’s busiest period gets into full swing, the Retail Trust’s Let’s Respect Retail campaign couldn’t be more timely, says Charlotte Hardie
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize appoints chief digital officer
Fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize has recruited a new chief digital officer.