All People articles – Page 255
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NewsNew Look and Debenhams pledge support to Be Inspired campaign
New Look and Debenhams have both pledged their support to Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign by becoming retail partners.
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NewsShop Direct deputy chief executive Gareth Jones exits
Shop Direct’s deputy chief executive Gareth Jones is leaving Shop Direct at the end of the year, after seven years with the business.
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NewsPaul Coby promoted to chief information officer of John Lewis Partnership
John Lewis’s IT director Paul Coby has been promoted to oversee technology operations across the department store retailer and Waitrose.
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OpinionOpinion: Six tips to help retail leaders think clearly in turbulent times
As I talk to retail leaders, it’s clear that many are highly concerned with the current political situation in the UK.
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NewsEx-M&S boss Marc Bolland set to join investment group Blackstone
Former Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland is set to join investment group Blackstone, to lead its European private equity arm.
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NewsEx-BHS owner Dominic Chappell insists: ‘We gave it the best shot’
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has defended his time in charge of the collapsed retailer and insisted his consortium “gave it the best shot”.
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NewsTapi bosses confident of turning a profit at flooring business by 2018
Tapi, the new flooring chain launched last year by the son of Carpetright founder Lord Harris, is confident it will turn a profit by 2018.
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NewsRetail Week scoops Business Brand of the Year at PPA Awards
Retail Week has been crowned Business Brand of the Year at the 2016 PPA Awards, beating a lengthy list of strong candidates to the prize.
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NewsKoovs drafts in new finance boss as Roy Naismith steps down
Indian etailer Koovs has named Robert John Pursell as its new finance boss as Roy Naismith steps down from his role with the business.
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis reminds us that values deliver commercial success
Rarely has retail been seen in such an unflattering light as over the past few weeks, from trouble at BHS, Sports Direct and My Local.
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NewsSir Charlie Mayfield on why John Lewis Partnership Day matters
On John Lewis’ Partnership Day, chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield tells Retail Week why the celebration is so important.
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NewsMade.com unveils flagship showroom in Paris amid Brexit anxiety
Made.com boss Ning Li has admitted he is “disappointed” by the outcome of the EU referendum as he launched the business’s new showroom in Paris.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail's amazing company cultures delivering commercial success
Retailers are in constant competition to attract the best talent. What underpins good financial performance in the industry is not just product or price, but often people.
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NewsMy Local founder Mike Greene 'truly sorry' for c-store chain's collapse
The convenience store founder and boss Mike Greene said he is “truly sorry” for the retailer’s collapse after it plunged into administration yesterday.
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NewsShop Direct ramps up big data investment with senior hire
Shop Direct is set to ramp up its investment in big data as it hires its first head of data science and digital analytics.
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OpinionOpinion: In today's retail environment it makes business sense to be inspired
“There are three billion women in the world who don’t look like supermodels and only eight that do.”
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Brexit impact retail employment in the UK?
As a shocked UK descended into confusion following the Brexit decision, retailers have sought to reassure staff from EU countries.
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NewsBe Inspired: The industries that can teach retail about nurturing female talent
Retailers’ record on promoting women to the top is not great compared with the rest of the business world. Perhaps it’s time to learn from companies outside the sector.
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NewsBonmarché unveils start date of new chief executive Helen Connolly
Bonmarché has revealed that Asda’s Helen Connolly will be appointed chief executive on August 15, five months after her appointment was announced.
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NewsPwC faces probe over BHS audit during Sir Philip Green ownership
The UK’s accounting regulator has launched an investigation into PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) audit of BHS when the chain was owned by Sir Philip Green.