All People articles – Page 7
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NewsCo-op staff allege ‘toxic culture’ of fear at the business
A group of staff at the Co-op have raised concerns about a “toxic culture” at the group, which positions itself as built upon ethical values.
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InterviewQ&A: TM Lewin MD Dan Ferris says the brand is back and gunning for growth
Menswear retailer TM Lewin is back in growth mode for the first time since its collapse in 2022 as it looks to restore its bricks-and-mortar portfolio.
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NewsTarget to cut hundreds of jobs to boost store investment
Target is to cut around 500 jobs across its regional offices and warehouses in the US and will invest the savings into its stores.
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InterviewDunelm’s new CEO is settling in at the Home of Homes
Four months into her tenure, the chief executive of Dunelm Clo Moriarty has done more than just get her feet under the desk. She talks to Retail Week about why she’s “extremely confident in the future of the business”
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NewsAsda calls on government to reconsider plans to defund leadership apprenticeships
Supermarket Asda has called on the government to reconsider cutting leadership and management apprenticeships funding, saying a failure to do so could stop young people from going from the shop floor to the boardroom.
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NewsDunelm strengthens executive team with two new appointments
Homewares retailer Dunelm has strengthened its executive team with two new senior appointments, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsOcado cost-cutting drive risks 1,000 jobs
As many as 1,000 jobs are at risk at Ocado as part of a cost-cutting drive in its automated warehouse business.
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NewsMorrisons wholesale and convenience boss steps down as grocer explores property deal
Morrisons group wholesale and convenience director Matthew Heslop has stepped away from the retailer after less than a year in his post, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop collapsed into administration owing suppliers £9m
The Original Factory Shop collapsed into administration owing suppliers millions in unpaid-for stock and other debts, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Ordo co-founder on avoiding the VC trap and being profitable from day one
Ordo Co-founder Barty Walsh speaks to Retail Week about cracking the US market, taking on legacy brands and building a profitable business without venture capital.
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NewsLidl boosts staff pay with £29m investment and doubles paternity leave
Lidl has today [February 6] unveiled a new £29m investment package in staff pay, cementing its place as the industry-leader in entry-level hourly pay.
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Opinion‘Walmart’s $1trn valuation shows retailers can make most of pace of tech change’
It can be dangerous to get carried away with share prices, but Walmart’s ascent is a testament to successful adaptation, believes George MacDonald
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NewsQuiz collapses into administration with over 100 jobs to be lost
Fashion retailer Quiz has collapsed into administration this afternoon (February 5), putting 565 jobs at risk.
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NewsGymshark promotes from within for new chief commercial officer
Gymshark has named former chief digital officer Carly Natalizia as its new chief commercial officer.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop axes a third of head office staff
The Original Factory Shop has made a third of its total head office staff redundant less than a week after it collapsed into administration, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHolland & Barrett strengthens commitment to Chinese market
Holland & Barrett is strengthening its commitment to the Chinese market as its group chief executive travels to the country with the UK trade delegation.
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NewsGovernment issues new guidance for Employment Rights Act changes
The government has today [February 3] launched a website with new guidance for retailers and other businesses to ensure they “get employment law changes right”.
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NewsOcado director joins board of B&Q owner Kingfisher
The chief financial officer of online retail and tech group Ocado has been appointed to the board of DIY giant Kingfisher.
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NewsMarks & Spencer kidswear boss moves on to White Stuff
Marks & Spencer director of kidswear Alex Dimitriu has left the retailer.
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NewsCo-op says ‘things are getting better’ as incidents of retail crime plummeted in 2025
Despite incidents of retail crime being on the rise across the sector, Co-op saw a reduction in overall retail crime and violence against staff in 2025, Retail Week can reveal.