All People articles – Page 239
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who will be the next M&S chairman?
M&S chairman Robert Swannell has revealed he will retire next year. Retail Week looks at who could replace him at the helm of the troubled retailer.
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NewsQVC boss Dermot Boyd to retire after seven years
QVC boss Dermot Boyd is retiring from the business after seven years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2017: Jill McDonald, Halfords
As the New Year nears, retail bosses tell Retail Week about their resolutions for 2017.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2017: Seb James, Dixons Carphone
As the New Year nears, retail bosses tell Retail Week about their resolutions for 2017.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2017: Mary Turner, Koovs
As the New Year nears, retail bosses tell Retail Week about their resolutions for 2017.
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NewsFindel appoints Ian Burke as new executive chairman
Online speciality gift retailer Findel has appointed Ian Burke to succeed David Sugden as executive chairman.
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NewsWatch: Waitrose boss Collins unveils new store format
Waitrose has lifted the lid on its newest store format as the upmarket grocer places an increasing focus on food service to drive growth.
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OpinionOpinion: JD Sports on the ball, but action must be swift
In the world of the 24-hour news cycle, dealing with a PR crisis with speed is critical.
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Retail VoiceEmployment law and the gig economy
Olswang partner Melanie Lane discusses the gig economy and what retailers need to know about the employment law implications.
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AnalysisPretty Little Thing, SilkFred and fashion’s rising stars
Between bad weather and squeezed margins, you’d be forgiven for thinking fashion was in the doldrums this year.
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NewsJD Sports on the defence after warehouse allegations
JD Sports has been forced to defend itself after staff at its warehouse claimed working conditions were “worse than a prison”.
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NewsHouse of Fraser customer insight director to exit
House of Fraser is losing another experienced member of its head office team as its customer insight boss has quit the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAgent Provocateur chairman replaced amid inquiry
Agent Provocateur’s chairman has reportedly stepped down amid an “accounting issues” inquiry.
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NewsMarks & Spencer chairman Robert Swannell to retire
Marks & Spencer chairman Robert Swannell will retire next year, after six years in the role.
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NewsBoxing Day petition widely dismissed by MPs
The Boxing Day petition demanding that shops close on December 26 was rejected by MPs in Parliament after receiving over 100,00 signatures.
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InterviewFortnum's boss Venters on Christmas, reinvention and Johnny Depp
Pulling up a chair in Fortnum & Mason’s beautifully antiquated fifth floor boardroom in Piccadilly, Ewan Venters wears a proud smile.
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NewsAlibaba reshuffles UK team as Chande switches role
Alibaba’s UK boss Amee Chande has moved into a new role focusing on the etailer’s globalisation strategy.
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NewsToday in retail: Boxing Day campaign gets a body blow
Despite the campaign garnering over 140,000 signatures, calls for shops to be forced to close on Boxing Day have been shunned by the Government.
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NewsDFS chairman Richard Baker to step down next year
DFS chairman Richard Baker will step down from the role within months after almost seven years with the business.
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VideoWatch: Notonthehighstreet boss talks offline experience
Simon Belsham, boss of the gifting etailer, discusses how physical space can encourage customers to shop online and connect with manufacturers.