All People articles – Page 216
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InterviewInterview: Carpetright's Hannah Moakes – retail's rising star
Former apprentice Hannah Moakes reveals her ambition to get ‘to the very top’ after winning the 2016 Rising Star Award.
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NewsWinners of the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards revealed
The East of England Co-op won the Hermes Grand Prix Award last night at the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss Andy Street quits to run for West Midlands Mayor
John Lewis boss Andy Street will quit the department store chain after being selected as the Conservative candidate for West Midlands Mayor.
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OpinionOpinion: Is there life beyond bricks-and-mortar for BHS?
It’s all change at BHS as the high street icon finds new life as an online retailer. How can its new owners ensure etail success?
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NewsSerious Fraud Office BHS inquiry to examine Dominic Chappell ownership
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has reportedly widened the remit of its inquiry into the demise of BHS to include its ownership under Dominic Chappell.
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NewsKPMG head of retail David McCorquodale to retire next year
KPMG has appointed Paul Martin as head of retail to succeed David McCorquodale, who will step down in April after 32 years with the accountancy firm.
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NewsNext founder George Davies calls for more women in top roles
Next founder George Davies has said that more women need to be hired for top jobs in British fashion as they have “more vision than men”.
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NewsRetail Week and Theo Paphitis Retail Group Rising Stars Awards
Hannah Moakes, a sales adviser at Carpetright, won the Rising Star of the Year for 2016, sponsored by Theo Paphitis Retail Group.
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NewsPets at Home hires former New Look finance boss Mike Iddon
Pets at Home has hired former New Look chief financial officer Mike Iddon, who will join the company next month, replacing interim boss Mark Adams.
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NewsNew Look digital boss Jack Smith exits to set up own business
New Look’s group digital director Jack Smith has quit the fashion retailer to set up his own consultancy business, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Sports Direct's shake-up soothe disgruntled investors?
Mike Ashley’s efforts to get the Sports Direct house in order took another dramatic turn today as chief executive Dave Forsey quit.
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NewsExclusive: Kingfisher appoints new exec following exit of Emily Lawson
Kingfisher chief people officer Emily Lawson has left the DIY giant after a year in the job and is set to be replaced by Alastair Robertson.
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NewsFormer Tesco executives to plead not guilty to fraud charges
The trio of former Tesco executives accused of fraud by the SFO have indicated that they will fight the charges in their first court appearance.
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NewsMike Ashley takes helm of Sports Direct as chief executive resigns
Sports Direct chief executive Dave Forsey has quit and the retailer’s founder Mike Ashley has taken on the role “with immediate effect”.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers portray their values to incoming staff?
How can retailers portray their values to incoming staff?
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VideoThe Retail Week: Majestic, Bonmarché, fashion woes and changing employment
Looking back at the week the team discusses fashion issues and innovators and the changing face of employment within the sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why retailers need to create better jobs – and how they can do it
Retail is rightly proud of its meritocratic employment and promotion track-record, but a new approach is needed in changing times.
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NewsM&S staff that reject pay changes could lose jobs, says MP
MP Siobhain McDonagh claims that leaked documents from Mark & Spencer indicate the retailer could cut staff that reject a pay deal.
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NewsMorrisons trials student discount offer across bricks-and-mortar estate
Morrisons has launched a three month trial to give students a discount on their shop across its stores in an effort to boost loyalty.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How should you tackle the living wage conundrum?
The introduction of the national living wage has sent shockwaves through retail that will reverberate for many years to come.