All People articles – Page 224
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OpinionRowan Gormley: Empower employees to lead you to success
Tough times are ahead. Like every other retailer we are faced with the fact that life is getting harder for our customers.
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Retail VoiceStore ROI set to change radically
With ecommerce booming and high street footfall supposedly falling across the UK, retailers are looking at physical stores in a completely different way.
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NewsBoots poaches Reckitt Benckiser exec for new role
Boots has snapped up consumer goods titan Reckitt Benckiser executive Richard Reed to drive its UK trading.
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NewsWaitrose snaps up customer director from Post Office
Waitrose has appointed the Post Office commercial director Martin George as its interim customer director, replacing Rupert Thomas.
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NewsAsos hit by another warehouse fire in Germany
A fire broke out at Asos’ European warehouse in Berlin in the early hours of this morning, causing an estimated £6.25m of damage to stock.
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OpinionOpinion: M&S results will be red-letter day for Rowe
This week, Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe was showing off the new season’s lines to the media’s fashionistas.
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NewsDixons, Tesco and JLP sign up for part-time progression
Dixons, Tesco and John Lewis have signed up for a new pilot scheme that aims to promote career progression for part-time workers.
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NewsBooths chief executive Chris Dee exits business
Booths chief executive Chris Dee is leaving the business at the end of June and will not be replaced.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Booths, pensions and more
Retail news round-up: Booths chief executive departs, pensions regulator warns compnies to plug pensions gap, and retailers launch careers scheme.
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InterviewMonsoon boss Paul Allen's plan for clearer skies
In a fashion sector that has been through its fair share of woe, Monsoon stands out as a particularly troublesome retailer.
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AnalysisProfile: Sainsbury’s chief information officer Phil Jordan
Sainsbury’s new IT boss might not have come from the retail sector, but his background makes him a shoo-in for a business grappling with the rise of mobile commerce.
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NewsSports Direct staff agency Transline nears rescue deal
Transline, the employment agency embroiled in Sports Direct’s warehouse scandal, is approaching a rescue deal with Assist Resourcing.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers urgently need to invest, not cut
We are at the beginning of the crunch period in retail history. The critical indicators are all there.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Dreams, Net-a-Porter and more
Retail news round-up: Dreams £400m takeover on the cards, Net-a-Porter appoints new global buying director, and Amazon customers get refund without returning items.
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NewsTesco boss Dave Lewis takes pay cut despite turnaround
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis received a smaller pay package last year despite making significant progress on the grocer’s turnaround plan.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons retailers can learn from Pure Gym
Health and body-conscious Brits continue to pump blood into the gym and fitness industry.
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VideoThe Retail Week with John Roberts: M&S and Debenhams
Ao.com founder John Roberts joins The Retail Week in his role as guest editor to discuss the biggest issues facing the industry this week.
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NewsToday in retail: Revolving doors at HoF and Mothercare
Retail’s revolving doors were sent into a spin again today with a sudden departure closely followed by a shock arrival.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will HoF's wildcard boss bring?
House of Fraser’s hire of Alex Williamson as its new chief executive raised eyebrows in the industry this morning.
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NewsHouse of Fraser hires new boss Williamson from Goodwood
House of Fraser has poached Goodwood Group boss Alex Williamson as its new chief executive.