All People articles – Page 153
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NewsMike Ashley deals take toll of thousands of retail jobs
Mike Ashley’s takeovers of well-known retailers have cost 6,000 retail jobs and more than £1bn in unpaid bills.
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OpinionFairtrade ensures supply security, as well as morality
The aroma of a coffee plantation in full bloom is sweetly intoxicating. Jinaldo encouraged me to sniff the white flowers on the tall, delicate trees and compare their complex bouquets.
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OpinionOpinion: Rapid change must be catalyst for innovation
Starting a new role always comes with lots of firsts. Just over six months into my position as Ikea UK and Ireland country retail manager and it’s been a long list of personal firsts as I look to build on the successes of my predecessor Gillian Drakeford.
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AnalysisHolland & Barrett completes boardroom revamp with duo hire
I’ve commented before how these are exciting times for Holland & Barrett, and its two most recent hires feel like the supplements and health food retailer has filled the final pieces of its boardroom jigsaw.
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NewsDebenhams retail and digital director exits
Debenhams managing director of retail, digital, food and events is leaving the business next year.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can Sir Philip Green's empire survive?
As claims of alleged sexual harassment and racist abuse stack up against Sir Philip Green, the team discuss whether his Arcadia empire can survive his personal crisis.
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NewsPhilip Green was a ‘bully’, ex-Topshop director claims
Sir Philip Green has been branded a “bully” by one of his former senior executives amid claims about his behaviour towards staff.
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NewsPets at Home hires former Argos exec David Robinson
Pets at Home has named former Argos and Conviviality executive David Robinson as its new chief operating officer.
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OpinionOpinion: Green is at odds with spirit of the times
Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green has once again found himself a pariah.
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OpinionFounders who can’t stay away – help or hindrance?
Founders are often creative geniuses – able to originate truly unique and game-changing ideas.
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NewsPressure piles on Arcadia boss Green in harassment row
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green faced further criticism over the weekend about allegations of sexual harassment and bullying.
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Retail VoiceHow to unleash digital transformation’s full potential
When it comes to digital transformation across retail there is far more to consider than simply choosing your vendor and adding new technology.
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NewsBRC voices retail fears on post-Brexit immigration rules
The British Retail Consortium has warned Home Secretary Sajid Javid that immigration rules after Brexit threaten to leave the retail industry short of staff and hit shoppers’ purses.
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NewsAsda considers wielding axe on 2,500 roles
Asda could axe 2,500 jobs next year as it reshapes its workforce amid a “competitive retail environment”.
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AnalysisMove of the week: Asos snares Britvic CFO Dunn
The leap from soft drinks to sweatshirts is not an obvious one, but Asos is convinced it has found the right CFO to support its quest to become the world’s top fashion destination for 20-somethings.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can battered Debenhams be turned around?
In last year’s annual report, Debenhams chief executive Sergio Bucher wrote: “We have built a plan that is good for our customers, good for our colleagues and, therefore, good for our shareholders.”
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NewsArcadia boss Green named as businessman in #metoo scandal
Sir Philip Green has been named as the businessman embroiled in the UK’s #metoo scandal.
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NewsKaren Millen puts 100 head office roles into consultation
Karen Millen has put 100 head office roles into consultation following its acquisition of Coast, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsos appoints new chief financial officer
Asos has poached Britvic’s chief financial officer Mathew Dunn to take up the same role at the fashion etailer early next year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How would retail look if Amazon didn't exist?
So ingrained in the shopper psyche has the US etail titan become over the past 25 years, it’s almost impossible to remember life before Amazon.