All Interviews articles
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InterviewQ&A: B&Q’s Andy Moat on pay, culture and the end of minimum wage in retail
B&Q people director Andy Moat talks about today’s competitive pay landscape, increasing expectations for staff on the shop floor and why retailers should be more transparent about their employees’ pay.
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon executives on same-day delivery expansion and impact of robots
At Amazon’s Delivering the Future event at a new testing facility in Dortmund, Germany, Retail Week spoke to executives at the tech giant about the newest innovations in robotics and delivery.
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InterviewQ&A: Glow Hub founder talks Superdrug launch and educating ‘Sephora kids’
UK-based skincare brand for the younger consumers Glow Hub has achieved plenty in five years since it was founded by Tiffany Salmon, and it is now embarking on a rollout in 400 Superdrug stores nationwide.
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InterviewQ&A: ABF boss George Weston on consumer caution, tariffs and search for new Primark CEO
After Primark posted a trading update for the 24 weeks to March 1 earlier today, Retail Week spoke to parent company ABF’s boss George Weston about consumer caution in the UK, the uncertainty in the US as a result of Trump’s tariff turmoil, opportunity in a review of the UK’s ‘de minimis’ loophole and what he’s looking for in a replacement for ex Primark chief executive Paul Marchant.
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InterviewInterview: Shein strategy boss Peter Pernot-Day sees things differently
Shein’s head of strategic and corporate affairs speaks to Retail Week about scandal, AI designs, dupes and more
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InterviewQ&A: Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts on prices, tariffs and trade deals
Sainsbury’s has joined retail’s £1bn profit club – but the grocer does not expect profits to increase again this year. Chief executive Simon Roberts discusses potential price wars, tariff impacts and falling sales at Argos.
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InterviewQ&A: Currys Business’ Dean Kramer on growing brand awareness to reach more UK firms
Currys Business is on a mission to grow its brand awareness and reach more businesses across the UK.
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InterviewQ&A: Ikea chief executive Peter Jelkeby on new formats, retail parks and Oxford Street
Ikea UK and Ireland chief executive Peter Jelkeby shares the story behind the compact stores move, what shoppers can expect from them and what he’s most excited about in the retailer’s new Oxford Street location
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InterviewQ&A: Oner Active founder Krissy Cela talks activewear, loyalty and opening stores
Oner Active founder Krissy Cela sat down with Retail Week to discuss building brand success in a crowded market, the importance of customer loyalty and plans for expansion into physical retail next year
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier on his ‘bullish mitigation’ of rising costs
B&Q and Screwfix-owner Kingfisher’s chief executive Thierry Garnier and chief financial officer Bhavesh Mistry talk about rising costs, the AI revolution, Homebase and more.
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InterviewQ&A: DFS CEO Tim Stacey on finding growth in a market slowdown
DFS group defied consumers’ big-ticket jitters with strong order growth in its last results, and upped its profit guidance to boot.
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VideoWatch: M&S CEO Stuart Machin wins Retail Leader of the Year
Stuart Machin’s success at Marks & Spencer was recognised as he was named Salesforce Retail Leader of the Year at this year’s Retail Week Awards. M&S’ strong performance under Machin showed his impact on the business, where there have been improvements in every aspect.
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VideoWatch: ‘National treasure’ Alan Wrigley wins Pride of Retail Award
At the Retail Week Awards 2025, we celebrated the career of B&Q Oldham greeter and fundraising legend Alan Wrigley with a special Pride of Retail Award.
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InterviewRetail Week Awards 2025: From the trolley park to the boardroom – Leader of the Year Stuart Machin
When Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin is being interviewed, it’s day 1,008 in the role.
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InterviewRetail Week Awards 2025: Andy Higginson on crises, competition and customers wanting it all
Andy Higginson has played a key part in transforming the retail landscape and consumer expectations, as well as fighting for the interests of the whole industry.
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InterviewQ&A: EE managing director of commercial on supercharging its stores
With EE making huge strides in its retail operations, Retail Week spoke to managing director of commercial Sharon Meadows about taking the brand from a telecoms company to an experience-focused retailer
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InterviewAsda chair Allan Leighton: ‘There is no pressure on me to turn this into a quick fix’
Following a mixed set of results for the 2024 financial year, Asda executive chairman Allan Leighton says his work is only just beginning at the retailer and insists he’s in it for the long haul.
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InterviewInterview: Majestic Wine CEO John Colley on creating a ‘Screwfix of wine’
Last year’s acquisition of wine bar chain Vagabond provides an opportunity to draw upon the power of data and take Majestic into a new phase, chief executive John Colley reveals as he explains the thinking behind the deal.
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InterviewDebenhams boss Dan Finley: ‘I want to be to retail what Spotify is to music’
Chief executive Dan Finley talks about his plans for Debenhams to be to retail what Spotify is to music.
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InterviewQ&A: Avon chief marketing officer – ‘we need to fish where the fish are’
As Avon continues its mission to modernise, Retail Week spoke to its chief marketing officer, Ozlem Citci, to find out how she is driving an improved omnichannel strategy, getting the word out and the continued importance of empowering women.
