All People articles – Page 323
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InterviewQ&A: Gousto's chief executive and co-founder Timo Schmidt
Timo Schmidt, chief executive and co-founder of online food specialist Gousto speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionComment: Vince Cable's zero-hours contracts decision should be welcomed
Vince Cable’s announcement to rule out a complete ban on zero-hours contracts comes as a welcome decision for employers and employees.
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AnalysisReview of the year: 2013's high profile job moves
There were plenty of shock exists and big appointments this year - Rebecca Thomson rounds up the main movers and shakers.
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AnalysisIn the news: Co-operative Group's review chair Lord Myners profiled
From bust ups with Sir Philip Green to defending Sir Fred ‘the Shred’ Goodwin’s bonus, straight-talking Lord Paul Myners is not afraid of confrontation and is likely to unleash some fiery energy into the Co-operative’s reform as it new senior non-executive director.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The 8 biggest people stories of 2013
Retail Week looks back over the 8 most popular people stories from 2013.
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AnalysisPeople: Who went where in retail - November
It’s all change at Walmart - last month it was announced Doug McMillon will become chief executive, while Richard Mayfield will join from Asda as CFO.
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NewsInternational analysis: Walmart’s new boss will have his work cut out
One of the highest-profile jobs in retail will soon change hands, with Doug McMillon appointed to succeed Mike Duke at the helm of Walmart.
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AnalysisIn the news: Dixons UK logistics director Tim Allinson profiled
Dixons UK logistics director Tim Allinson is in a chipper mood. He’s got his stock and staff in place for a busy Christmas in which the electricals retailer expects to sell one million tablets.
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InterviewQ&A: ProCook 's managing director and founder Daniel O’Neill
Daniel O’Neill, managing director and founder of ProCook speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 8 lessons for entrepreneurs from Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler
Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler was named Retailer of the Year at last week’s Retail Week Enterprise Awards. Rebecca Thomson speaks to him about how he set up his business and the lessons he has learned.
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OpinionComment: Skills needed for retailing would be valued in other sectors
I was telling a colleague the other day about some work I was thinking of doing for a non-retail business. “Sounds really interesting,” was the reaction. “We retailers only ever move in our own little world.”
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OpinionComment: Retail jobs are key to economic recovery
‘Think retail, think jobs’. There’s no doubt that George Osborne will have more than a little reading material to digest ahead of the Autumn Statement.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is retail full of up-and-coming entrepreneurs?
Are new business ideas coming through in retail? Rebecca Thomson takes a look at the state of entrepreneurship and the lessons to be learned from the current crop of enterprising retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Malcolm Walker recalls the aftermath of his hostile Bejam bid in exclusive book extract
In an exclusive extract from his autobiography, Best Served Cold, Iceland founder Malcolm Walker recalls the aftermath of his hostile bid for Bejam, including the sale of Majestic Wine.
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AnalysisIn the news: Asda's retail director Mark Ibbotson profiled
The retail director cut his teeth at Sainsbury’s but found a home at Asda, where he has won one of parent Walmart’s highest honours and piloted 3D printing.
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NewsMalcolm Walker puts pen to page as he settles retail scores
Iceland owner Malcolm Walker has sensationally lifted the lid on the highs and lows of his retail career in an autobiography published this week.
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OpinionComment: Seamless customer service is key to retail loyalty
For retailers, these are times of continuing dramatic change. Happily, another constant factor is the quality of the people we employ.
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AnalysisPeople: Who went where in retail - October
Doubtless a few eyebrows were raised in the City when it was reported that outgoing Burberry boss Angela Ahrendts was to receive a multimillion pound payout on becoming head of Apple’s global retail division. While the exact value of Ahrendts windfall has not been revealed ...
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OpinionComment: Retailers shouldn't be shy about making money
Previously my political comment has been restricted to the odd jibe at “who ate all the pies” Prescott, Mr Nasty Piece-of-Work Gordon, my coalition colleagues Wishy-Washy and Flip-Floppy Nick.
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OpinionComment: Can Christopher Bailey take Burberry to new heights?
The Burberry share price fall that greeted news of Angela Ahrendts’ departure on Tuesday showed understandable nerviness.