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NewsAmazon workers have voted against a recognition deal as union considers ‘legal challenge’
Amazon workers at its Coventry warehouse have voted against union recognition as GMB says it would now consider a “legal challenge”.
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InterviewQ&A: Ocado boss Tim Steiner on M&S, Getir’s UK retreat and listing in New York
Ocado Group boss Tim Steiner was in high spirits this morning after the business he founded posted a strong set of results for the first half of the year.
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NewsGMB has accused Amazon of ‘anti-union activities’ as vote hangs in the balance
The GMB union has accused retail giant Amazon of holding anti-union seminars and recruiting staff to dilute the vote share ahead of the recognition ballot in Coventry that closed on Saturday
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AnalysisWho is the new Burberry boss and can he turn around Britain’s most famous luxury label?
As the page turns to a new chapter for Burberry following the departure of boss Jonathan Akeroyd and yet another profit warning, Retail Week takes a look at his successor, Joshua Schulman, and what to expect from him.
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Retail VoiceUncovering five characteristics of high-performing retail CEOs
From being accountable and prioritising support to communicating efficiently and frequently, Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliot and Susan Hart reveal five personality traits the best bosses across the sector share
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InterviewQ&A: Mercato Metropolitano MD on becoming a new high street anchor
On the day that Mercato Metropolitano opened its long-awaited fourth London store in Ilford, managing director Luke Jenkins sat down with Retail Week to discuss the long road to opening, the future of the market hall format and taking Mercato outside of London.
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NewsPrimark has named former Tesco and Whitbread exec as new COO
Primark has poached an executive from Premier Inn owner Whitbread for its new chief operating officer.
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NewsBurberry has replaced its chief executive after warning on profits
Embattled luxury retailer Burberry has ousted its chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd after warning on profits.
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Innovation of the WeekCo-op commits to closing socioeconomic pay gap
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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InterviewBen Francis: The entrepreneur behind Gymshark’s peak fitness
Gymshark has come a long way since Ben Francis started the business from his parents’ garage more than a decade ago. As it opens its second store, the founder tells Retail Week why community and culture will lift the retailer to the next weight class
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NewsFormer M&S, Boots and Starbucks executive joins Costa Coffee
Former Marks & Spencer, Boots and Starbucks executive Rhys Iley has joined Costa Coffee to head up the food-to-go brand’s retail and operations team.
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NewsCarpetright is on the brink of administration with 2,000 jobs at risk
Carpetright is likely to be sold in a pre-pack administration as it teeters on the brink of collapse, putting around 2,000 jobs at risk.
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NewsUnion says Amazon UK warehouse workers are ‘yearning for change’
Amazon warehouse workers across the country are said to be “yearning for change” as 3,000 staff at the Coventry warehouse ballot for trade union recognition.
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NewsRetail giants to close stores early for England’s Euro 2024 final clash
Some of retail’s biggest names will close many stores early this Sunday when England battles Spain in the Euro 2024 men’s football final.
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NewsThe managing director of premium jeweller Thomas Sabo has returned after five years away
The former managing director at jewellery retailer Thomas Sabo has returned to the helm after leaving the business more than five years ago.
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NewsGymshark gives staff a day off as England heads into the Euro 2024 final
Gymshark has announced a day off work for its UK employees as England heads into the Euro 2024 final after beating the Netherlands last night.
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InterviewQ&A: N Brown’s supply chain boss on why AI is the future of fulfilment
N Brown’s Clare Empson sat down with Retail Week to discuss the importance of data and transparency as well as how digital transformation and AI are likely to transform supply chains of the future
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NewsDyson is slashing its UK workforce by a third
Dyson plans to slash a third of its workforce in the UK as part of a global shake-up.
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NewsAsda makes more changes in leadership shake-up
Asda is undergoing a shake-up in management after a series of departures and new additions to the business.
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NewsMulberry names its new CEO as long-serving boss steps down
Mulberry has announced the appointment of a new chief executive as long-serving boss Thierry Andretta exits.