All People articles – Page 71
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InterviewQ&A: Cotton Traders boss Nick Hamblin on tackling a younger demographic
As Cotton Traders recently recorded its “most successful financial year to date”, boss Nick Hamblin spoke to Retail Week about the brand’s evolution, its new average customer age of 56 and the importance of womenswear within the product offering
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NewsExclusive: River Island retail director departs
River Island retail director Steve Morris has stepped down from the fashion retailer after more than three years in the role, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisInside an Amazon warehouse during Prime Day
Amid the ongoing battle between Amazon and the GMB union, Retail Week visits Amazon’s LCY3 fulfilment centre in Dartford, Kent, on one of the ecommerce giant’s busiest days of the year
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NewsBlueprint to ‘save the future of retail’ launched
An initiative to prevent shop closures and improve job quality in the retail sector is being launched by the union Usdaw.
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Retail VoiceHow empathy and empowerment can transform the frontline experience
From disgruntled consumers to high-pressured, busy environments, customer-facing roles in retail often bear the brunt of the more challenging aspects of the industry. Workday’s Laurent Homeyer examines five ways retail leaders can enhance the front-line experience.
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InterviewQ&A: Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s managing director on standing out in variety
Retail Week speaks to Flying Tiger Copenhagen (FTC) managing director Michael Burke about high street rivals and how business is booming after lockdown
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NewsRevolution Beauty CEO may quit as part of compromise deal
Revolution Beauty’s chief executive Robert Holt may quit as part of a compromise with fashion retailer Boohoo.
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DataRanking: Victorian Plumbing and Zalando winning in productivity – find out why
Victorian Plumbing and Zalando have been named as two of the UK’s most productive retailers, Retail Week’s report reveals.
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NewsExclusive: New roles for Gold and Hollins in Ann Summers restructure
Ann Summers has shuffled its top team as part of a restructuring of the business, with Vanessa Gold taking up the role of company chair and Maria Hollins being promoted to chief executive, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsProCook names new chief executive
Kitchenware retailer ProCook has named Lee Tappenden as the group’s new chief executive, starting in October.
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NewsClarks poaches new managing director from Under Armour
British footwear retailer Clarks has named former Under Armour global vice-president of retail Bob Neville as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland.
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Report StoreRetail Changemakers
Featuring exclusive sales forecasts, Retail Week analysts have identified fifteen global retailers and brands that are excelling in supply chain operations. Meet the Retail Changemakers
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NewsJollyes aims to be ‘one of the best employers in retail’
Jollyes has set its sights on being “one of the best employers in retail” after launching a suite of new benefits for its staff.
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NewsEnd Clothing chief finance officer moves to ScS
ScS has named Mark Fleetwood as its new chief financial officer, who will take up the role from outgoing CFO Chris Muir later this year.
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InterviewInterview: AllSaints boss Peter Wood has finally found the meaning of cool
AllSaints CEO Peter Wood talks to Retail Week about the secrets of fashion success, thriving as a British brand overseas and his IPO dreams
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NewsMorrisons closes Bradford packing plant putting 450 jobs at risk
Morrisons plans to close a packing plant in its home city of Bradford as part of cost-cutting measures, putting 450 jobs at risk.
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NewsMulberry rebuffs Sports Direct Ashley’s boardroom bid
Luxury fashion brand Mulberry has rejected a bid from Mike Ashley to join its board of directors, as the former Frasers chief executive continues to hoover up stakes in various retailers.
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NewsTesco appoints City veteran to replace John Allan as chair
The UK’s largest grocer Tesco has hired Burberry chair Gerry Murphy to replace John Allan, who stepped down from the retailer after allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
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Retail VoiceThe retail industry’s escalating wellbeing crisis
Retailers need to understand how their people are really feeling to create happier and healthier workforces, says Retail Trust’s Chris Brook-Carter.
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NewsExclusive: Seasalt appoints two new executives
Cornish fashion retailer Seasalt has announced the appointment of Mel Wilcox as its first chief information officer and Duncan Tennent as the brand’s new director of strategic partnerships, Retail Week can reveal.