All People articles – Page 30
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NewsHunkemöller names former Adidas executive as new CEO
European lingerie retailer Hunkemöller has named Brian Grevy as its new chief executive, succeeding Philip Mountford when he steps down from the role next month.
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NewsLidl doubles paid maternity and adoption leave
Discount supermarket Lidl will be doubling full-pay maternity and adoption leave as it looks to “set a new benchmark for others in the industry to follow”.
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NewsMajestic awards employees extra festive day off
Specialist wine retailer Majestic is rewarding employees with additional time off during the Christmas and New Year period.
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Opinion‘Not just for Christmas: retail’s season of goodwill lasts all year’
Retailers may make a lot of their money at Christmas, but for them, the season of goodwill lasts all year round as they contribute in a wealth of ways to the communities and consumers they serve.
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NewsAmazon strike action to spread to Birmingham
Amazon workers at a new flagship fulfilment centre in Birmingham are set to strike in the new year, building on industrial action already seen at Coventry and Rugeley.
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NewsAlibaba chief strengthens grip after taking over ecommerce business
Alibaba Group chief executive Eddie Wu has been named as the new chief executive of its domestic ecommerce arm Taobao and Tmall Group.
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InterviewQ&A: eBay director of luxury on ‘diminishing the stigma’ of buying pre-loved
As pre-loved luxury becomes growingly more popular, eBay director of luxury Keith Metcalfe sat down with Retail Week ahead of Christmas to discuss the diminishing stigma of gifting secondhand, the importance of authenticity guarantee and why pre-loved and luxury go hand in hand
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AnalysisGrey pound: which retailers are best at capturing over-50s spend?
To find out which retailers hit the mark with the older generation, CACI has used transaction data to reveal the brands that over-index with the over-50s and which Acorn consumer profile types they register with the most
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Opinion‘The retail industry was largely sold out by the chancellor’
While the dust has settled on the chancellor’s autumn statement, the frustration felt by many retailers has not, says BRC boss Helen Dickinson
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NewsRevolution Beauty hires new boss to head North America expansion
Revolution Beauty has appointed Erin Cast as president of its North American division, which the brand says is a “pivotal market” for future growth.
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NewsNew Morrisons boss Baitiéh braces staff for change
Morrisons’ new chief executive has poised staff for changes in his early briefings at head office.
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NewsWeird Fish to embark on aggressive expansion plan
Weird Fish is to embark on an “aggressive” expansion plan that will see its store numbers grow and its international business develop.
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InterviewQ&A: Lush head of retail on bringing fun back to stores
As the handmade bath and body retailer opens its biggest store yet in Glasgow, Retail Week speaks to Lush head of retail Kasey Swithenbank about what makes the new store different and bringing back a sense of fun
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Four tech firms ensuring crime doesn’t pay
With retail crime making the headlines, tech companies are coming up with inventive ways to tackle the problem. From security robots to AI camera systems, we highlight four innovative solutions to shoplifting
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NewsRetailers call for levy scheme reform to secure UK food supply
The British Retail Consortium alongside the National Farmer’s Union (NFU), UKHospitality and seven leading grocers have called for reform to the apprenticeship levy system.
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NewsPoundland hires nearly 1,000 former Wilko staff in 70 days
Poundland has so far hired 962 former Wilko staff in 70 days after it acquired several former Wilko sites.
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AnalysisGet ready for 2024 with our exclusive strategic reports
Retail Horizon 2024 is here. Now in its fourth year, gain access to Retail Week’s subscriber-exclusive strategic toolkit.
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NewsExclusive: B&Q faces staff backlash over contract changes
B&Q is facing backlash from employees surrounding changes to paid breaks and reduced hours, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLevi’s CEO Chip Bergh to retire as successor lined up
Levi’s chief executive Chip Bergh is set to retire from his role and will be succeeded by the fashion retailer’s president Michelle Gass in January.
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Retail VoiceRespect Retail: Why police need to take reports of abuse more seriously
Want to know why the Retail Trust’s Respect Retail campaign is calling for urgent and collective action against customer abuse? Chris Brook-Carter explains.