All People articles – Page 58
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NewsMarks & Spencer offers store staff four-day week in flexible working push
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a menu of flexible working options, including a four-day week and more job sharing for store staff.
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NewsExclusive: Asos to axe 100 jobs as new boss Ramos Calamonte cuts costs
Asos is planning to axe more than 100 jobs as part of new boss José Antonio Ramos Calamonte’s cost-cutting drive, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAldi to pay all store staff £11 an hour in UK supermarket first
Aldi has become the first major UK supermarket chain to commit to paying all store staff across the country at least £11 per hour.
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AnalysisResearch: Stores key to 2023 investment strategy, say Primark, Under Armour and Waitrose bosses
Retail stores will see investment this year and remain central to many retailers’ strategy next year, the UK’s leading CEOs reveal in Retail Week’s strategic outlook report Retail 2023
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OpinionMurray Lambell: 'Strikes will be the grinch that ruins Christmas for retailers'
We stand ready to help small businesses impacted by postal strikes this golden quarter, says eBay UK boss Murray Lambell
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AnalysisAnalysis: How 16 global retail markets are responding to crisis
Nineteen senior leaders from organisations including Falabella, Tendam, Woolworths South Africa, Al Tayer, and the BRC have contributed to Resilient Retailing; the latest international report from Retail Week and World Retail Congress (RWRC)
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InterviewInterview: How Crew Clothing’s boss is building 'Ralph Lauren of middle England'
“I want Crew Clothing to become the Ralph Lauren of middle England.” It is a bold and ambitious statement from Crew’s chief executive David Butler, who has led the business since 2017 and has grand designs to grow it into the “most successful mid-market player” in UK fashion.
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AnalysisDIY metaverse worlds to virtual fittings: Four incredible innovations celebrated in The Tech List
Retail Week’s index of the 50 digital leaders driving retail innovation publishes today, shining a light on individuals powering game-changing technologies alongside those investing to improve business operations. Here are some of the next-level advancements celebrated
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AnalysisThe Tech List in numbers – more global leaders and women celebrated
Retail Week’s definitive index of the 50 global digital leaders driving retail innovation has landed. The Tech List recognises the work of individuals heading up tech transformation across stores, supply chain, personalisation, social commerce, sustainability and more
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AnalysisThe Tech List: 50 digital leaders driving retail innovation
Retail Week’s definitive index of the most influential leaders in digital commerce publishes today. The Tech List is a celebration of the people progressing innovation worldwide
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Opinion‘Retailers can’t afford to neglect their workforce during golden quarter and beyond’
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens in the run-up to Christmas, the retail workforce could hold the key to survival, says Accenture retail strategy lead for Europe Kelly Askew
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NewsTesco to hire 15,000 temporary staff over Christmas
Grocery giant Tesco has announced plans to hire 15,000 temporary staff for Christmas to help customers over the busy festive period.
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Opinion‘Asos – in a world of data, company spirit matters and culture still eats strategy for breakfast’
Asos’ new chief executive is wise to want ‘refresh’ its culture – it is the foundation stone of commercial success, writes George MacDonald
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NewsExclusive: Iceland boss Richard Walker launches bid to become MP
Iceland boss Richard Walker has launched a bid to stand for Parliament at the next general election, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsShein faces backlash over supply chain working conditions
Working conditions at Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein are under scrutiny after an investigation found evidence that people in its supply chain are working 18-hour days for as little as 3p an hour.
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InterviewInterview: How Tapi Carpets founder Martin Harris is tapping into a new era
Retail Week sits down with Tapi founder Martin Harris to discuss how the business has grown over the past seven years and why smaller stores might be the future of flooring
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NewsRevolution Beauty CEO and chair stand down during audit investigation
The chief executive and executive chair of Revolution Beauty will both stand down from their posts for the duration of the independent investigation into audit failures at the retailer.
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AnalysisResearch: How 57 CEOs are investing – including Primark, Under Armour and eBay
A better view of customer data, RFID to improve stock visibility and more sustainable delivery – the leaders of 57 retailers reveal their 2023 investment strategy in Retail Week’s latest report, Retail 2023.
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NewsMarks & Spencer considers moving head office outside central London
Marks & Spencer has raised the prospect of leaving or radically downsizing its central London head office space.
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InterviewInterview: How British Airways is boosting customer engagement against the downturn
As IAG Loyalty enters retail with the launch of its wine delivery service, Retail Week speaks to Jack Smith – the freshly appointed CEO of new subsidiary IAGL Retail – to understand why it is making its foray into the market and the role of rewards in driving retention