All People articles – Page 58
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InterviewWestfield’s leasing director on physical retail being ‘back with a bang’
As footfall inches up to pre-pandemic levels, Retail Week sits down with Kate Orwin, leasing director at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, to find out what’s in store for some of the biggest shopping centres in the country
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils Microsoft partnership to boost AI capabilities
Sainsbury’s has announced a five-year strategic partnership with Microsoft, which will see the tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities drive the grocer’s strategy.
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Opinion‘As ChatGPT gets flirty, now is the time to embrace this cutting-edge technology’
With new releases this week from OpenAI and Google, generative AI (Gen-AI) tools are developing rapidly and destined to be on every smartphone. As more customers gain access to this dynamic technology, now is the time for retailers to get on board and explore the opportunities.
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NewsTesco boss Ken Murphy’s pay deal doubles
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy has seen his pay packet more than double to almost £10m for the last year.
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NewsZalando names new co-CEO as part of leadership shake-up
International fashion giant Zalando has announced a string of changes to its top team, to ensure “the effective execution” of its updated strategy, from September 1, 2024.
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NewsJohn Lewis names Rachel Morgans as new fashion director
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has named Rachel Morgans as its new director of fashion, effective from June 2024.
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NewsFormer chancellor appointed as The Very Group chair
The Very Group has confirmed former chancellor and MP Nadhim Zahawi as its new non-executive chair and board member.
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NewsAO boss urges government to let retailers fix ‘broken’ apprenticeship scheme
AO founder and chief executive John Roberts is calling on the government to let retailers and other businesses run their own apprenticeship schemes.
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Opinion‘It will take a combined effort from retail to win over politicians of all stripes’
As a general election nears, retailers can show the next government that the key to successful leadership is to work with the industry, not against it, believes BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson
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Innovation of the WeekRewe Group trials AI hologram to onboard new employees
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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InterviewDoorstep stylist: Harper founder Liam Young on reinventing online try-on
Founder and chief executive Liam Young talks to Retail Week about his business Harper, which swaps delivery drivers for a style concierge.
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NewsMorrisons warehouse workers to strike over pension changes
Morrisons staff at two distribution hubs are set to strike over changes to their pensions, according to union bosses.
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NewsLidl raises staff pay for third time in 12 months
Lidl is increasing the pay for hourly paid UK colleagues for the third time in 12 months in a move that represents an investment of more than £2.5m.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership shed 3,800 jobs in the past year
John Lewis Partnership cut 3,800 roles over the last year as part of its cost-cutting drive in stores.
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InterviewGreggs may have just opened its 2,500th store but is it stopping there? No chance
As Greggs hits a milestone in its ramped-up UK bricks-and-mortar expansion strategy, property director Tony Rowson talks to Retail Week about its property progress, the importance of value and ongoing opportunities
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NewsEx-Topps Tiles boss joins Tile Choice as CEO
Ex-Topps Tiles boss Matt Williams has joined Tile Choice as its new CEO.
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NewsAmazon to build new multimillion-pound UK warehouse
Amazon is set to build a new £500m fulfilment centre in the East Midlands, creating a mass of new jobs.
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NewsCarpetright to slash 70 jobs at Essex HQ
Flooring retailer Carpetright is axing around 70 jobs at its headquarters, equating to more than 25% of head office staff.
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NewsWaitrose under fire for reduced redundancy payouts
Waitrose has been accused of forcing reduced redundancy payouts on some of its warehouse staff who were at risk of losing their jobs.
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NewsTesco appoints former Amazon and Pinterest executives
Tesco has hired two former Amazon and Pinterest executives to strengthen its retail media offering as demand in the sector increases.