All People articles – Page 3
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NewsDFS appoints new chair
DFS has appointed a new chair to take over from Steve Johnson next year.
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InterviewHow Mango and Steve Madden have modernised the supply chain with Inspectorio
An optimised retail supply chain can be hard to deliver when scenarios outside of a team’s control can occur. It happens when geopolitical tensions, bottlenecks, communication gaps with suppliers, and more become an issue, but learning how to build resilience has become key.
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NewsJoybuy boss leaves just months after launch
The managing director of Chinese giant JD.com’s Joybuy business has exited only a few months after its debut in this country.
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NewsVery Group names ex-Frasers CMO as marketing director
The Very Group has appointed former Frasers chief marketing officer Beckie Crane-Stanion as its new marketing director.
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NewsMarks Electrical names new CFO as it raises profit outlook
Marks Electrical has increased its profit expectations for the year and announced that Philip Luke De Villanueva will be joining the business in December as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsAndy Bond links up with Poundland management team in buyout bid
Retail veteran Andy Bond has teamed up with the management of value retailer Poundland to pitch a management buy-out of the value retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsOxford Street pedestrianisation given the go ahead for next month
London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced the pedestrianisation of parts of Oxford Street will commence next month.
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NewsMatalan poaches M&S creative director
Matalan has appointed Adele Pickering (née Chidwick) as head of creative brand as it continues to strengthen its leadership team.
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NewsCurrys launches Christmas recruitment drive
Currys has launched a major recruitment drive for peak trading, with some roles planned to be permanent.
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NewsMango appoints new chief retail officer
Fashion retailer Mango has appointed a new chief retail officer to lead its global retail and commercial operations.
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InterviewAI marketing: How Dermalogica strengthened customer relationships through Klaviyo
In today’s retail climate, there are endless options for shoppers to discover, browse and buy from. The competition is fierce, and with clever new technologies making it easier for some brands to stand out more than others, retailers need to do more to ensure loyalty and a strong customer relationship.
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NewsMorrisons poaches Kingfisher’s AI boss
Morrisons has appointed Dr. Mohsen Ghasempour to the newly created role of chief AI officer, effective October 1.
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AnalysisHow the Co-op is getting into shape after a turbulent period
Co-op’s first-half profits may have slipped, but the retailer is optimistic about its future. Chief executive Kate Allum and chief financial officer Rachel Izzard discuss growth prospects, company culture and the Southern Co-op deal.
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Opinion‘Supported internships are good for young people – and for business’
Asda chief people officer James Goodman says the grocer has seen first-hand the impact that such opportunities can have
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NewsCurrys promotes from within for chief people officer
Currys has promoted Caroline Hirst to be its new chief people officer.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop targets first-time job seekers in Christmas recruitment drive
The Perfume Shop has launched its seasonal recruitment drive and is encouraging applications from young people entering employment for the first time.
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NewsRetail Week Awards entry deadline extended
The deadline to enter the Retail Week Awards 2027 has been extended.
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Opinion‘People need work experience - but they also need money’
Charlotte Hardie admires the commitment and energy behind retail work experience initiatives, but the industry will need to walk a tightrope to avoid ending up in the line of fire
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NewsJohn Lewis Money boss to leave retailer
The chief executive of John Lewis Partnership’s financial services division is to leave the business.
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NewsAsos appoints Law Roach as first ‘Stylist in Residence’
Asos has named US stylist Law Roach as its first ‘Stylist in Residence’, working with the ecommerce giant to boost its fashion credentials.