All People articles – Page 161
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OpinionWhat Tesco’s new HQ says about the grocer’s future
“This is a bit different to the old Tesco House” were the understated words of Tesco boss Dave Lewis as he unveiled the grocer’s newest head office building.
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AnalysisMove of the week: Next steps vital in search for Clarks CEO
Clarks is looking for a new chief executive after Mike Shearwood left the business with immediate effect this week following allegations of misconduct.
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NewsHomebase to axe a third of head office staff
Homebase is to cut 300 jobs at its Milton Keynes head office as it begins a turnaround programme following its disastrous ownership under Bunnings.
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: Leaders reveal secrets to career success
With Be Inspired back and bigger than ever for 2019, we look back at some of the insights from retail leaders at last year’s event.
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis update is a warning to all in retail
2018, and the many retailer collapses that it has brought, is not the end of the revolution engulfing retail. It may only be the start.
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NewsBonmarché to cut 140 store assistant roles
Bonmarché is making around 140 store assistant roles redundant in a bid to cut costs and weather the market downturn, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBe Inspired: 20% of women quit over flexible working
Retailers need to create more flexible conditions for working mothers to stop losing talented employees, sector leaders have warned.
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NewsJohn Lewis sets out vision as profits shrink
John Lewis has revealed its strategy for the coming years and admitted its first-half profits will be “close to zero”.
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NewsJD Sports boss Cowgill’s pay probed by investor group
An influential investor group has urged JD Sports shareholders to rebel against executive chairman Peter Cowgill’s pay package.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five ways Carpetright aims to get back on track
Floorcovering specialist Carpetright has capped a torrid year with £70.5m of pre-tax losses.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury's Coupe has cracks to paper over
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe displayed his trademark sangfroid and politician-style equanimity when he was grilled by MPs over the Asda merger last week.
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NewsClarks boss Mike Shearwood quits amid misconduct claims
Clarks boss Mike Shearwood has quit the business following an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct.
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NewsExclusive: John Lewis rebrand to put partners centre stage
John Lewis Partnership is to unveil a major rebrand as it bids to emphasise its unique status, Retail Week understands.
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NewsSir Philip Green came close to buying Marks & Spencer
Sir Philip Green came much closer than originally thought to acquiring Marks & Spencer in 2004, a new book has claimed.
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NewsGreen seeks gagging order over fresh BHS report
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green is battling to prevent the publication of a report into the collapse of BHS amid claims it could damage his reputation.
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NewsMoonpig hires Finery co-founder as managing director
Greetings etailer Moonpig has appointed Finery co-founder Nickyl Raithatha as its managing director to succeed current boss James Sturrock.
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Report StoreThe Power List 2018
The Retail Week Power List 2018 reveals the 100 most influential people in retail
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AnalysisPower List 2018: Retail's most powerful revealed
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos tops Retail Week’s Power List for the third consecutive year.
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AnalysisRetail Week Power List 2018: Five key trends
We look at five of the biggest trends in the Retail Week Power List 2018, in association with Medallia.
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OpinionReality bites: Only 15 women are on our Power List
Every year that I put together the Retail Week Power List, I wait for the accusations of sexism. “Where are all the women?” come the cries. I agree: where are all the women?