All People articles – Page 79
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NewseBay names new UK boss as Lambell takes global role
eBay has promoted Eve Williams from chief marketing officer to vice-president, general manager of its UK business.
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NewsExclusive: WHSmith poaches former Co-op exec as new people officer
WHSmith has confirmed the appointment of former Co-op group executive Helen Webb as its new chief people officer.
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NewsNew Look cuts head office jobs as part of strategic review
Fashion retailer New Look is expected to make around 70 redundancies after confirming a review of its “operating model and structures” in a bid to support its omnichannel growth.
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NewsJust Eat to axe nearly 1,900 jobs after post-lockdown sales slump
Takeaway platform Just Eat is set to slash 1,870 jobs in the UK following a slump in sales post-lockdown.
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NewsCurrys announces fourth pay rise in 18 months for store staff
Currys has announced a fourth pay rise in 18 months for nearly 10,000 store colleagues in the UK.
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NewsAmazon slashes an additional 9,000 jobs
Amazon is laying off 9,000 more employees, chief executive Andy Jassy revealed in a memo to staff.
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NewsBoux Avenue poaches new marketing boss from Ted Baker
Boux Avenue has announced that Jason Beckley will join the lingerie retailer as its new chief marketing officer.
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NewsSweaty Betty bosses Julia Straus and Mark Smith to step down
Sweaty Betty chief executive Julia Straus and chief operating officer Mark Smith are set to step down this summer following the brand’s takeover, Drapers has reported.
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NewsJohn Lewis considers end to 100% employee ownership
John Lewis Partnership (JLP), which is 100% owned by its staff, is looking at watering down its mutual structure, according to a report in The Sunday Times.
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NewsRetail pays tribute to Ann Summers pioneer Jacqueline Gold
The retail industry has paid tribute to Jacqueline Gold, who made Ann Summers a fixture on the high street and has died aged 62.
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NewsAldi unveils another pay rise for shop workers
Discounter Aldi has given shop workers a fresh pay rise, taking their base pay across the UK to £11.40 an hour.
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AnalysisAfter ‘inflation hurricane’ hits, cost cutting is king at John Lewis
“Inflation has hit us like a hurricane” was the stark verdict from John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White as the retail institution slid to a £234m pre-tax loss.
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NewsExclusive: Chinese newcomer Miniso eyes Northern Ireland or Scotland as part of major UK expansion
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso is set to expand its store estate in Northern Ireland or Scotland as it aims to have 50 stores in the UK by 2025.
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NewsLush complains to FCA about ex-boss over shares transfer
Lush has complained to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) about former chief executive Andrew Gerri and his investment firm Silverwood Brands over a transfer of shares.
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NewsCurrys appoints new Nordics boss to help ‘restore healthy levels of profit’
Currys has appointed Fredrik Tønnesen as its new Nordics chief executive officer in a bid to help the division navigate a challenging market and tough consumer environment.
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NewsExclusive: Amazon strikes could spread as workers reach out to more depots
The number of Amazon workers on strike has topped 500 at its Coventry depot and the GMB union said it expects this to grow as strikers reach out to workers at other warehouses across the UK.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership axes bonus and warns of job cuts as it swings to loss
John Lewis Partnership will not pay a bonus this year and has warned of job cuts within the group.
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AnalysisNish Kankiwala – John Lewis’ first chief executive faces huge challenges
The appointment of a chief executive at John Lewis Partnership – the first time such a role has existed in the legendary retailer’s history – was a bolt from the blue.
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NewsSuperdrug unveils pay rise for newly qualified pharmacists
Superdrug has announced a pay hike for newly qualified pharmacists, making them some of the highest paid in the industry, according to the retailer.
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NewsBurberry poaches new chief financial officer from McLaren Group
Burberry has announced that Kate Ferry will join the luxury fashion retailer as its new chief financial officer and executive director.