All People articles – Page 41
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Opinion‘As grocers come under fire for profiteering, they should speak up on behalf of hard-pressed consumers’
As big grocers continue to come under fire over ‘profiteering’ concerns, they clearly still have work to do to convince policymakers and the public that providing great value for money is absolutely front of mind.
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NewsPoundland to hire 120 staff ahead of digital expansion
Poundland has started to recruit 120 people for roles at its South Yorkshire distribution centre ahead of its digital expansion in the summer.
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AnalysisData: Number of store staff feeling less secure in their role doubles
Concerns for job security among UK retail store staff have increased over the past three years, according to fresh research published today in Retail Week’s new Talking Shop report, produced in association with Logile.
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Retail VoiceHow ESG can boost employee engagement
ESG factors are changing the retail industry, and offer a solution to labour shortages and employee retention challenges, says Datamaran. In this competitive market, where workers seek purpose as well as remuneration, retailers can use ESG initiatives to attract and retain talent
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NewsAmazon workers plan strikes over Prime Day
Amazon workers are set to strike over Prime Day, one of the busiest times of the year for the global ecommerce company
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NewsAsos names new non-executive to head up sustainability push
Online fashion giant Asos has named Anna Maria Rugarli as its new non-executive director and chair of its ESG Committee.
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NewsHarry Styles’ beauty brand Pleasing appoints first CEO
Harry Styles’ beauty and apparel brand Pleasing has announced Shaun Kearney as its first chief executive.
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NewsAmazon to invest $26bn in India by 2030
Amazon is set to invest $26bn (£20.4bn) in India by the end of the decade as it competes with Walmart.
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NewsFrasers Group finalises new Mike Ashley role amid acquisition streak
Frasers Group has made a deal with founder Mike Ashley and he has been formally appointed as a consultant to the fashion giant.
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AnalysisHas gender pay reporting really improved women’s prospects in UK retail?
It’s been six years since the introduction of the legal requirement for large UK companies to report their gender pay gap.
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NewsAmazon to fund 350 apprenticeships and traineeships in the UK creative industry
Amazon is set to fund 350 UK-based apprenticeships and traineeships across the TV, film and publishing industries.
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NewsWHSmith, M&S and Argos failed to pay minimum wage
WHSmith, Marks & Spencer, and Argos are among companies that have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
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NewsMatalan appoints new supply chain and retail executives
Fashion retailer Matalan has announced Phil Hackney as the company’s new chief supply chain operations officer and Katherine Davis as chief retail officer.
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InterviewQ&A: THG Beauty’s Lucy Gorman on why the opportunities for growth are online
Retail Week talks to THG Beauty chief executive Lucy Gorman about the future of direct-to-consumer businesses, loyalty schemes and her time at the business
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NewsAlibaba CEO steps down to focus on brand’s cloud business
Alibaba chief executive and chairman Daniel Zhang will step down later this year to focus on the retail giant’s cloud business.
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NewsMarks & Spencer invests in lower prices on 200 products in summer value push
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a new round of price investment as it seeks to “deliver trusted value” to customers.
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NewsJohn Lewis property chief to step down later this year
John Lewis property supremo Chris Harris has resigned after five years in the role.
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NewsFrasers Group fashion boss Greg Pateras steps down
Frasers Group fashion chief executive Greg Pateras has confirmed he will step down from his role following his appointment less than a year ago.
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InterviewQ&A: Bodycare’s Tony Brown on building a ‘truly national brand’
Founders Graham and Margaret Blackledge launched Bodycare in 1970 from a market stall in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Today the health and beauty retailer’s portfolio has grown to more than 130 stores across the UK