All People articles – Page 211
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AnalysisPodcast: Are the CCO’s days numbered in retail?
As retailers become more customer centric and nurture the adoption of this mindset across their business, the role of the chief customer officer will lose importance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Could Sir Philip pull off an Arcadia deal?
Reports that Sir Philip Green is in the process of selling Arcadia to Chinese textiles firm Shandong Ruyi have been aggressively rebutted.
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NewsSports Direct’s Ashley fails in bid for Brixton Market
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has lost out to an Irish property investor in the race to buy Brixton Market.
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NewsTesco report reveals 8.7% gender pay gap
Tesco has revealed a gender pay gap of 8.7% after a study of 225,000 UK workers.
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NewsHouse of Fraser buying director Maria Hollins exits
House of Fraser buying director Maria Hollins has departed the business after just under two years in the role.
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NewsN Brown names Tesco boss Matt Davies as chairman
N Brown has drafted in Tesco UK chief executive Matt Davies as chairman, succeeding Andy Higginson.
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NewsArcadia sale on cards as tycoon Green seeks buyer
Arcadia may be sold by billionaire owner Sir Philip Green, bringing to a close the tycoon’s retail career.
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Retail VoiceNot every economic downturn need impact your business
Andy Longhorn at Barclays Partner Finance discusses how retailers and consumers can reap the benefits of point-of-sale finance.
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DataHow far has retail come on boardroom gender equality?
A decade ago, women held just one in 10 of all board positions in the FTSE 150. Have things changed?
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NewsMove of the week: Mark Axon returns to New Look
When you’re under the pump as a business leader your instinct is often to surround yourself with people you trust.
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NewsNorman warned Bunnings owner against Homebase deal
M&S chairman Archie Norman reportedly advised Wesfarmers against buying Homebase on the grounds that it would be difficult to integrate with Bunnings’ model.
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OpinionOpinion: A Tesco value fascia would be a distraction
As Aldi and Lidl continue to soar like a SpaceX rocket, does it make sense for grocery market leader Tesco to launch its own value fascia?
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NewsAmazon swings axe on hundreds of head office jobs
Amazon is to slash hundreds of roles at its headquarters in Seattle and a similar number in global operations.
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NewsNew Look winds back £12m executive pay plan
New Look has rejected a £12m scheme for its top team launched in 2015 as it mulls shuttering up to 60 stores.
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NewsMove of the week: Wilson named Tesco’s next UK boss
The question of who will lead the critical next phase of Tesco’s domestic revival was answered this week when Charles Wilson was confirmed as the new UK & Ireland chief executive.
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NewsTopman hires former New Look menswear director
Topman has hired Christopher Englinde, who was previously New Look menswear boss, as brand director.
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AnalysisTesco equal pay row: What it means for retail
Tesco emerged as the latest high-profile retailer to become embroiled in a potentially costly storm over equal pay earlier this week.
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VideoThe Retail Week: How will retail's equal pay row play out?
Retailers including Tesco and Asda have been challenged on equal pay across their shopfloors and warehouses. The team discusses the implications for the sector.
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NewsNew Look UK boss Danny Barrasso to exit ailing firm
New Look UK boss Danny Barrasso is set to exit the business, stepping down from the beleaguered fashion retailer tomorrow.
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NewsDebenhams to axe 320 store management roles
Debenhams is set to axe around 320 store management roles as it seeks to deliver £10m cost savings.