All People articles – Page 59
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NewsJD Sports chief financial officer to step down
JD Sports chief financial officer Neil Greenhalgh is to leave the retailer next year.
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Retail VoiceWhat can we do to support retail workers amid the cost-of-living crisis?
In the same way the pandemic affected life long after the wave settled, the cost-of-living crisis will have a long-term impact for all, but how is it affecting retail workers and what can be done to help, asks the Retail Trust’s Chris Brook-Carter.
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Opinion‘Act against consensus and find managers who think like owners’
At a time of massive economic upheaval, history brings a sense of perspective, believes True founder and executive chair Matt Truman
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NewsExclusive: AO chief operating officer Danny Emmett exits
AO chief operating officer Danny Emmett has made a shock exit from the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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Retail VoiceNavigating the retail industry today
From staff shortages and recession fears to cost of living crisis and the modern shop floor, Fourth examines how retailers can shine as they head into the Golden Quarter.
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AnalysisResearch: 57 retail bosses reveal plans to navigate 2023
The bosses of leading retailers including Primark, Ikea, Waitrose, Under Armour, ProCook, River Island and McDonald’s have spoken in-depth to Retail Week for a landmark new report – Retail 2023.
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OpinionVery Group chief people officer: Five tips to get engagement right in hybrid working world
Sarah Willett, chief people officer at The Very Group – which was named Best Place to Work at the Salesforce Retail Week Awards 2022 – gives her top tips for engaging with colleagues in the hybrid working environment, ahead of our Innovation Summit next month
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NewsTesco links executive bonuses to hitting sustainability targets
Supermarket giant Tesco will be aligning executive pay performance targets with achieving sustainability goals such as reducing food waste.
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NewsCurrys boosts staff pay for third time in a year
Currys has hiked its staff pay for the third time in the space of just 13 months.
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NewsMade.com losses widen as it looks for a buyer
Made.com has reported deepening losses following the decision to put itself up for sale.
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NewsMorrisons’ Trevor Strain in frame for top M&S role
Morrisons’ departing chief operating officer Trevor Strain is a leading contender to take on an executive role at Marks & Spencer, Retail Week has learned.
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AnalysisAnalysis: ‘It’s tough out there’ – how Boohoo plans to confront the cost-of-living crisis
Despite being one of the standout performers during the pandemic, Boohoo has shown it’s not immune to mounting inflationary pressures. How do its bosses plan to turn the fast-fashion giant around?
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AnalysisStrategic report: Aldi raising prices quicker than grocery rivals, exclusive data finds
Aldi is raising prices at a quicker rate than its mainstream grocery rivals, according to findings from Retail Week’s new strategic report.
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AnalysisStrategic report: Aldi raising prices quicker than grocery rivals, exclusive data finds
Aldi is raising prices at a quicker rate than its mainstream grocery rivals, according to findings from Retail Week’s new strategic report.
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NewsMorrisons chief operating officer Trevor Strain steps down
Morrisons chief operating officer Trevor Strain has today informed the grocer’s board that he wishes to leave the business.
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InterviewInterview: Poundland’s Barry Williams on Christmas, cost of living and gunning for the grocers
Retail Week sits down with Poundland boss Barry Williams to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the cost-of-living crisis, the retailer’s growing focus on new categories and building a profitable online business from a standing start
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NewsScS appoints ex-Argos boss John Walden as chair
ScS has named former Argos and Home Retail Group boss John Walden as its new chair.
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NewsLidl to become highest-paying UK supermarket following second pay rise of year
Lidl has invested a further £39.5m into raising hourly pay for store and warehouse staff, making it the UK’s highest-paying supermarket.
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NewsPets at Home reshapes exec team as chief operating officer Robinson exits
Pets at Home’s chief operating officer David Robinson is set to exit the business.
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Opinion‘As retailers call founders to the rescue, long-term success can’t depend on them’
Several retailers in recent weeks have hoped their founders and former leaders can turn their fortunes around – but strong businesses are not one-man shows, writes George MacDonald