All People articles – Page 155
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InterviewInterview: Ray Kelvin on Ted Baker's 30th anniversary
High street darling Ted Baker turns 30 this year. In three decades it has suffered no major setbacks, never issued a profit warning and made no big redundancy rounds.
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NewsRetailers not ready for Brexit, 80% of chairmen say
Brexit has spurred the highest level of pessimism in retail chairman since 2012 as over 80% say their businesses are not ready for Brexit.
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NewsH&M hires new UK boss as Duarte takes global role
H&M has hired a new boss of its UK and Ireland division following the promotion of Carlos Duarte to global head of sales and operations.
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OpinionClive Black: Thai spice sours taste of Tesco's results
Tesco’s interim results brought with them a huge highlight for me – seeing and speaking to Charles Wilson after his treatment for cancer, which meant he had to relinquish the role of CEO of the group’s UK business.
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NewsTesco boss Dave Lewis 'very happy' with Jack's trading
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has hailed early trading at its two Jack’s discount stores – and hit back at suggestions the format could confuse shoppers.
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NewsAmazon raises minimum wage across the UK and US
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos said the retailer has “listened to critics” and upped its minimum wage across the UK and US.
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OpinionOpinion: Redefining retail talent for the digital age
Today more than ever, chairs and chief executives are seeking our advice about structuring their organisations to compete in the digital age and what the right leadership model should look like in future.
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NewsSports Direct boss Ashley fires House of Fraser top brass
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has fired department store group House of Fraser’s management.
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OpinionOpinion: Helping founding CEOs give up their 'baby'
The implementation of a chief executive succession plan is tricky in any organisation.
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AnalysisPost Office's retail ambitions pull in talented trio
Ask most people what is the UK’s largest retail network and I wager not many would know that, with more than 11,500 outlets, it’s the Post Office.
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NewsDixons Carphone to axe more than 200 central roles
Dixons Carphone is to cut hundreds of central office jobs as it seeks to become “one business” and make good the benefits of its merger, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsObituary: Kevin Hawkins – retail’s voice as director of the BRC
When retailers needed to make their voice heard, it was frequently Kevin Hawkins who spoke up on their behalf.
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NewsFat Face boss Anthony Thompson departs
Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson is leaving after eight years at the helm of the lifestyle retailer.
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NewsJohn Lewis hands Allam new director of services role
John Lewis & Partners has appointed its first ever director of services as it presses ahead with plans to broaden its proposition beyond retail.
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NewsGreendeck eyes new clients after Tech. Awards win
Greendeck is targeting new clients after the business was crowned start-up of the year at the Tech. Awards last week.
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NewsTheresa May vows to protect rights of EU citizens
Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK, even in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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AnalysisMove of the week: Lyttle to leave Primark for Boohoo
There won’t have been many people beyond those in the loop to have predicted John Lyttle’s appointment as Boohoo’s new chief executive.
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Retail VoiceApprenticeships: Building the future retail workforce
The launch of three new retail-specific apprenticeship standards means businesses can acquire the skills they need for future success.
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NewsDixons Carphone boss Baldock reveals vision for future
Dixons Carphone chief executive Alex Baldock has set out his turnaround vision for the mobile phones and electricals group.
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NewsPoundworld founder Edwards to launch new value chain
Poundworld founder Chris Edwards is launching a new discount chain – and has ambitious plans to open 100 stores within a year, Retail Week can reveal.