All People articles – Page 226
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OpinionOpinion: Ignore talent at your peril, but ignore gender to your advantage
Be Inspired ambassador Suzanne Harlow, group trading director at Debenhams, calls on businesses to unleash potential from within.
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NewsSir Philip Green’s wife asked by MPs to provide evidence to BHS inquiry
Sir Philip Green’s wife Tina has been contacted by MPs to provide information on her prior ownership of BHS and off-shore accounts.
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NewsDebenhams like-for-likes slip after weak clothing performance
Debenhams has reported a 0.2% fall in its third-quarter like-for-likes after weak fashion sales, but online and non-clothing purchases rose.
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NewsShoe Zone names new boss amid raft of senior management changes
Shoe Zone has named finance chief Nick Davis as its new boss amid a raft of senior management changes at the footwear business.
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NewsMajestic boss warns a Brexit would push up price of wine
Majestic Wine boss Rowan Gormley has warned a Brexit would push up the price of wine as the cost of imported goods will inevitably rise.
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OpinionOpinion: The Ramadan rush and how retailers can cash in
As Middle Eastern tourists hit the high street, which retailers are they buying from and how can businesses ensure their offer is relevant?
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VideoWatch: Sir Philip Green takes offence as MP asks if ego was at play
As Sir Philip Green’s committee neared an end, MP Iain Wright caused offence by asking if the tycoon’s ego affected the Sports Direct deal.
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VideoWatch: Sir Philip Green complains of MP 'staring' at him
In one of the more bizarre moments during the committee hearing Sir Philip Green explained how one MP was making him feel uncomfortable.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers must treat staff as an asset, not a cost
Retail is making some very uncomfortable headlines, and I’m sure I’m far from alone in feeling a mix of sadness, despair and resentment.
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VideoWatch: The top trends and changes in the Retail Week Power List 2016
Watch the team behind the Retail Week Power List discuss the top trends of this year as a new chart leader is revealed.
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AnalysisTwitter debate: Are ecommerce and supply chain teams working together effectively?
Join Retail Week and MetaPack for a Twitter debate on the importance of bringing the focuses of the different business functions together.
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AnalysisPower List: Risk-takers and innovators in retail reap rewards
Conditions remain hard in retail, but the risk-takers are coming out on top as this year’s Retail Week Power List makes clear.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Key players and trends from the Power List 2016
With plenty of risers, fallers and new entries in Retail Week’s Power List 2016 the team discuss some of the key talking points.
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VideoWatch: Key moments from Topp and Hitchcock's BHS committee hearing
As BHS CEO Darren Topp and Michael Hitchcock faced MPs, accusations of death threats, lies and theft were directed at Dominic Chappell.
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NewsB&Q owner Kingfisher pressured to reverse changes to pay practices
DIY firm’s parent company will be asked at today’s annual shareholder meeting to reverse cuts to B&Q staff benefits made earlier this year.
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DataPower List: What is the combined UK turnover of the top three retailers?
The Retail Week Power List 2016 will reveal the most influential people in retail on Thursday. Here we collate some key stats from the list.
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NewsEx-BHS owner Sir Philip Green confirms he will face MPs
Former BHS owner Sir Philip Green says he will appear before a parliamentary inquiry as questioning over the retailer’s collapse continues.
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AnalysisBHS: Six questions Sir Philip Green is likely to face from MPs at hearing
As Sir Philip Green’s parliamentary inquiry looms, what questions will he have to answer about his involvement in BHS and its collapse?
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NewsMPs call for government to consider tax on online-only retailers
MPs have urged the government to consider introducing a tax on online-only retailers to level the playing field with bricks-and-mortar shops.
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NewsWaterstones boss warns of job cuts if UK votes for Brexit
Waterstones’ managing director James Daunt has warned staff that a Brexit would have “adverse” effects and result in job losses.