All People articles – Page 8
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InterviewQ&A: Primark trading director on shaking up denim and its first-ever TV ad campaign
Primark celebrated the launch of its new denim womenswear collection for autumn/winter 2025 with its first-ever UK TV ad campaign earlier this month.
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NewsAsda doubles size of internship programme for young people with additional needs
Supermarket giant Asda has announced a major expansion of its internship programme for more than double the size and number of job placements being offered.
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NewsRituals ups Christmas recruitment drive for ‘big push’
Health and beauty retailer Rituals is ramping up its Christmas recruitment drive this year, as it prepares for a “big push” this peak season, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPets at Home CEO exits as profits downgraded
Pets at Home chief executive Lyssa McGowan has left her role and the business has unexpectedly cut its profit guidance.
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InterviewQ&A: Next CEO Lord Wolfson on navigating an ‘anaemic’ economic outlook
Next shares fell this morning as the retail bellwether cautioned that the UK economy is set for “anaemic” growth in the coming months.
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NewsDebenhams brings back ‘Designers at Debenhams’ with Ashish collab
Debenhams has partnered with London-based designer Ashish for the relaunch of its designers fashion scheme.
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NewsDeliveroo CEO to step down after DoorDash deal completes
Deliveroo founder and chief executive Will Shu is set to leave the business, once the £2.9bn acquisition of the delivery firm is completed by DoorDash.
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InterviewClarks president Joe Ulloa on how the heritage brand is stepping into the future
As Clarks celebrates its 200th anniversary, the quintessential British brand is broadening its horizons with a revamped product offer, host of digital launches and international expansion as it prepares for the next chapter of its legacy
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NewsAmazon unveils hefty pay rise for UK staff
Online giant Amazon has awarded frontline staff an inflation-busting pay rise.
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NewsPoundland pauses store closure programme
Poundland has announced that it has paused its store closure programme, following the implementation of its restructuring and recovery plan.
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NewsQuiz records double digit sales growth after restructuring
Scottish fashion brand Quiz has reported double digit sales growth in July and August, after completing what it called a “wide-reaching operational streamlining strategy” of the business.
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NewsSuperdrug launches Christmas recruitment drive for sales roles
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug is embarking on a Christmas recruitment drive for sales adviser roles in its UK stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsM&S turns to Primark to appoint fashion commercial director
Marks & Spencer has poached a top Primark executive to become commercial and operations director of its fashion, home and beauty business.
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NewsRetail jobs hit a record low, latest official data reveals
Retail jobs are “falling by the wayside”, trade body the BRC has warned.
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InterviewQ&A: SportsShoes.com marketing boss on AI, SEO, brand building and remarkable growth
Retail Week speaks to SportsShoes.com head of marketing Dan Cartner about the brand’s evolution from a small ecommerce operation to one of the UK’s biggest sports retailers
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AnalysisAldi boss is future-focused with plans for expansion, customer growth and Christmas
Supermarket Aldi reported its full-year results for 2024 today, revealing a slight sales uptick from £17.9bn to £18.1bn
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Retail VoiceFour steps for success when it comes to ERP implementation
When it comes to implementing enterprise resource management (ERP), it’s not always plain sailing. Nine Feet Tall reveals how change management can ease the pain
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NewsHolland & Barrett leadership reshuffle as new group boss takes reins
Holland & Barrett has started to shape its leadership team under new group chief executive Anthony Houghton, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsB&Q to cut over 650 roles to ‘simplify retail structure’
B&Q has placed more than 650 roles across its business into consultation as part of efforts to streamline its retail structures, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer digital chief to stand down
Marks & Spencer chief digital and technology officer Rachel Higham is stepping down from her role, Retail Week can reveal.