All People articles – Page 91
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NewsPets at Home reshapes exec team as chief operating officer Robinson exits
Pets at Home’s chief operating officer David Robinson is set to exit the business.
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Opinion‘As retailers call founders to the rescue, long-term success can’t depend on them’
Several retailers in recent weeks have hoped their founders and former leaders can turn their fortunes around – but strong businesses are not one-man shows, writes George MacDonald
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NewsCo-op suffers double blow as food and Nisa bosses exit
The Co-op has looked internally for a replacement after former food boss Jo Whitfield made the decision not to return to the retailer after her sabbatical.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils £15m cost-of-living support for staff
Marks & Spencer has launched a £15m support package for employees to help them through the cost-of-living crunch.
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Retail VoiceWhy empowering staff can lead to success
Trust is built from the inside out and retailers should give greater responsibility to staff across their businesses, says Maze’s Mark Rice
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NewsMike Ashley to step away from Frasers at next AGM
Frasers Group has said founder Mike Ashley will not seek re-election as a director at its next annual general meeting and will be stepping away from the business.
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NewsTroubled Naked Wines parachutes founder Gormley in as adviser
Naked Wines has appointed founder Rowan Gormley, former chief executive and still a “material” shareholder, as a board adviser as it reviews its business.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five things to know about Currys as it transforms to navigate the cost-of-living crisis
Chief executive Alex Baldock is pushing ahead with a transformation plan for Currys, which focuses on leveraging omnichannel and credit, and more recently addresses inflation and the rising cost of living.
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NewsTHG appoints new non-executive directors as losses deepen
THG has drafted in new non-executive directors (NEDs) to improve its ongoing corporate governance issues as its operating losses widened and its profits more than halved.
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NewsSainsbury’s ploughs £20m into ‘unprecedented’ autumn pay rise as cost of living mounts
Sainsbury’s is putting £20m into a fresh pay rise for staff “to support them with rising household costs”.
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NewsMike Ashley steps up Debenhams legal battle and eyes Gieves & Hawkes swoop
Mike Ashley is stepping up his legal battle over the controversial collapse of department store chain Debenhams.
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NewsBoots appoints ex-Asda director Hemmerdinger to lead retail operations
Boots has appointed Asda’s former chief operating officer Anthony Hemmerdinger as retail director.
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GalleryWhen retail met the Queen: Photographs from the archives
Retail has today been mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, aged 96
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NewsRetail pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Retail has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral on Thursday, aged 96.
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NewsPM unveils energy support package for consumers and businesses
The government has launched a raft of initiatives to reduce the impact of spiralling energy costs for people and businesses in a bid to provide certainty and curb inflation
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NewsOcado Retail promotes Hannah Gibson as new chief executive
Ocado Retail has named Hannah Gibson as its new chief executive, replacing Mel Smith.
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Opinion‘John Lewis’ new slogan isn’t just marketing BS – it’s a mindset shift’
After unveiling its new slogan, John Lewis should take heart and learn lessons from Tesco about how a new philosophy can get a business back on track, writes Luke Tugby
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NewsAsos poaches Nike exec to lead sportswear and outdoor division
Asos has hired former Nike executive Tim Phipps as its new sportswear and outdoor director.
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NewsDeliveroo gears up for Supreme Court battle over workers’ rights
Deliveroo is preparing for a battle in the Supreme Court after being challenged by a gig economy union over how it treats its riders.
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AnalysisRetail’s wish list for new prime minister Liz Truss
Liz Truss has been named as the new leader of the Conservative party – and the UK’s 56th prime minister – following a fractious two-month contest.