All People articles – Page 53
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Sainsbury’s will stand out in a fiercely competitive market
As Costcutter-owner Bestway takes a stake, Sainsbury’s finds itself holding a challenging middle-market position between the discounters at one end, and Waitrose and Marks & Spencer at the other. Retail Week’s Prospect analysts explore five ways Sainsbury’s will differentiate itself in a fiercely competitive market.
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NewsPoundland announces store transformation project
Poundland is embarking on the “biggest transformation of its store estate” yet, which will see 50 stores open, expand or relocate across the UK before the end of September 2023.
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NewsAsda launches consultation with more than 4,000 staff on changes to roles and pay
Asda has begun a consultation with thousands of staff over changes to their jobs, which is likely to lead to the termination of hundreds of roles.
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InterviewInterview: Jollyes CEO Joe Wykes on expansion, competition and staff happiness
From new store openings to Christmas trading results, petcare retailer Jollyes is celebrating a year of record-breaking and chief executive Joe Wykes has no intention of taking his foot off the accelerator
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NewsThe Cotswold Company strengthens leadership team with new executives
The Cotswold Company has announced key changes to its leadership team with three new senior hires.
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NewsCentral Co-op to close three distribution hubs impacting 400 jobs
Central Co-op is gearing up to shutter three of its warehouses in Leicester as part of a reorganisation of its distribution operation.
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NewsTHG appoints new finance boss as Gallemore switches roles
Online retailer THG has named a new chief financial officer as the previous postholder John Gallemore changes responsibilities.
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NewsBoots offers 1,500 jobs to former Lloydspharmacy staff affected by closures
Boots has announced that more than 1,500 job roles are available across its stores nationwide for pharmacists impacted by the Lloydspharmacy closures.
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NewsAmazon reassures customers as it braces for first UK strike action
Amazon has reassured customers there will be no delays as staff in the UK prepare to go out on strike for the first time next week to push for a pay increase from the retail giant.
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NewsArgos Ireland closure and Lloydspharmacy withdrawal from Sainsbury’s put 2,600 jobs at risk
Around 2,600 retail jobs could be lost after Argos revealed it will end its operations in Ireland and Lloydspharmacy decided to close its branches in Sainsbury’s stores.
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NewsMamas & Papas unveils new chief executive as it targets global expansion
Mamas & Papas has announced key changes to its executive team ahead of its planned expansion into international markets.
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NewsFarfetch announces key leadership changes with new executives
Online luxury fashion retail platform Farfetch has made key changes to its leadership team with new executives joining the business.
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NewsGymshark poaches former Lacoste executive as first supply chain boss
Gymshark has announced that Laurent Madelaine will join the brand as its first-ever chief supply chain officer.
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NewsAldi increases base rate of pay for warehouse workers
Discounter Aldi has raised the base rate of pay for its warehouse workers by 20%, following on from an increase for store staff earlier in the month.
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NewsExclusive: Kingfisher tech chief to leave as ‘next phase of digital journey’ begins
Kingfisher chief digital and technology officer JJ Van Oosten is leaving the DIY giant, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsIceland MD Richard Walker takes over as executive chair
Iceland managing director Richard Walker has been named as the new executive chair of the retailer, taking over from his father Sir Malcolm Walker.
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NewsBurberry strengthens leadership with new executives
Giorgio Belloli and Delphine Sonder have been appointed to Burberry’s newly created roles of chief digital, customer and innovation officer and chief merchandising officer, respectively, with immediate effect.
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AnalysisDeep dive: Are we witnessing the death of the retailer HQ?
As hybrid working, advances in technology and cost pressures make the traditional head office less viable, Retail Week asks whether its days are numbered
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NewsTed Baker to consult on 30 head office roles as part of strategic review
Ted Baker is carrying out a strategic review of its head office roles, which could result in 30 staff being made redundant.
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NewsBoohoo to cut 100 head office jobs across former Arcadia brands
Online fashion giant Boohoo has unveiled plans to axe around 100 jobs at its London head office.