All People articles – Page 251
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NewsWomen in retail are paid 15% less than male counterparts
Women in the retail sector are paid almost 15% less than their male counterparts each year, new research has revealed this week.
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Blower’s retail cartoon: Asda's performance keeps tumbling
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Asda’s 7.5% drop in like-for-like, with it’s chief executive officer Andy Clarke due to step down.
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NewsMothercare boss Newton-Jones poised to join board of Ikea parent group
Mothercare chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has been proposed to become the furniture giant’s first UK board executive.
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OpinionOpinion: To attract tech talent retailers need different brand appeal
The launch of a new, collaborative initiative called SaveTheHighStreet.org is the latest attempt to address the woes of Britain’s retail sector.
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OpinionOpinion: As Walden says farewell to Argos, he leaves a better business
Next week one chapter in the Argos story closes and another begins when its £1.4bn takeover by Sainsbury’s completes.
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NewsFindel approaches ex-Home Retail boss Terry Duddy for chairmanship role
Home shopping group Findel has approached former Home Retail chief executive Terry Duddy to take over as its chairman, according to Sky News.
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NewsSports Direct shareholders advised not to re-elect Mike Ashley to board
Sports Direct shareholders have been urged to vote against the re-election of founder Mike Ashley to the board by a leading advisory group.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Asda's 7.5% slump, Sainsbury's appointment and WHSmith
The team discuss what is needed to turn Asda around, the impact of Sainsbury’s latest appointment and look ahead to WHSmith results.
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VideoInterview: Argos boss John Walden on the retailer’s digital transformation
As he prepares to stand down following the Sainsbury’s deal, John Walden recalls how he made Argos more than a catalogue specialist.
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NewsSainsbury's poaches News UK's Andrew Day for new chief data officer role
Sainsbury’s has poached News UK’s Andrew Day to become its first chief data officer as the retailer drives its focus on customer insights.
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Future LeadersBe Inspired conference champions female success in the world of retail
To help engage the next generation of female retail talent, Retail Week is hosting a Be Inspired conference on November 9.
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NewsCath Kidston to set up shop in Latin America as international push continues
Cath Kidston is set to open stand-alone stores and concessions in Latin America as it presses on with its global expansion plans.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Morrisons' head office staff help out in heatwave
Cartoonist Patrick Blower on Morrisons’ head office staff sent into stores to help with a heatwave expected to hit the UK.
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NewsSports Direct to back pay Shirebrook staff about £1m, claims Unite
Thousands of Sports Direct warehouse workers are expected to receive back pay totalling about £1m, according to Unite the union.
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NewsAmazon plans to open Doncaster warehouse creating 500 new jobs
Amazon is opening its third warehouse in Doncaster next year to strengthen its fulfilment offer, creating 500 permanent jobs.
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NewsPoundland boss O’Byrne offered £2.7m in shares to stay under Steinhoff
Poundland boss Kevin O’Byrne has been offered a £2.7m share package to remain in charge under the ownership of Steinhoff.
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NewsRetail rich list 2016: The industry’s wealthiest 100
The tills are still jangling merrily for the world’s top retailers. But who has the most? Find out in Retail Week’s top 100 richest retailers.
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OpinionOpinion: Company culture, not body searches, can combat staff pilfering
There were evident differences between the recent appearances of Mike Ashley and Sir Philip Green before a parliamentary inquiry.
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NewsWilko poaches Argos exec as it eyes London and Southeast expansion
Wilko has poached Argos retail stores director Anthony Houghton as it gears up for an aggressive push into London and the Southeast.
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VideoWatch: Carpetright boss Wilf Walsh on refurbs, closures and Brexit pressure
Carpetright boss Wilf Walsh discusses breathing new life into the brand and how the flooring specialist will navigate the market post-Brexit.