HR
This coverage focuses on human resources strategies and workforce management within the UK retail industry. Reporting highlights recruitment trends, staff retention, training and development, workplace policies, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and leadership approaches to managing retail employees. Designed for executives and managers, it offers insights to support effective HR practices and strengthen organisational performance.
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryPeople Moves
Card Factory strengthens executive team with new HR manager
Card and gifts retailer Card Factory has appointed Jennifer Lawrence as executive director of people, effective 1 June 2020. Lawrence was formerly human resources director at Costcutter and Card Factory said she has over 18 years of experience “shaping and implementing successful people strategies” for leading retailers and large businesses.…
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28 FebruaryComment
Why retailers shouldn’t neglect Gen Xers
Only a few years ago, marketers were hailing Gen Zers as the new big thing; now it’s Gen Alpha that’s making waves. It’s understandable – these generations challenge the status quo. However, retailers that focus uniquely on these younger generations are missing a trick. Generation X, born between 1967 and…
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26 FebruaryComment
How to ensure you have a sustainable strategy to deal with returns
Fashion Week is upon us, and, as models and fashion moguls around the world touch down to enjoy four weeks of new looks and trends across the world’s fashion capitals, fast fashion brands and manufacturers from across the globe will be eagerly anticipating the next big thing to recreate for…
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25 FebruaryComment
The changing face of retail in the age of digitisation
Retail: the 2020 snapshot It’s no secret that high street retail in Britain has been struggling for the past decade. Since the collapse of Woolworths in 2009, it has been clear that something, somewhere, has been going very wrong on the Great British high street. In fact, currently it is…
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20 FebruaryComment
Mindfulness in omnichannel retail – the key to a successful future
Mindfulness and being more conscientious about the impact of retail operations is fast becoming a top business priority for online brands, and one we will continue to see develop in 2020. With 88% of consumers wanting retailers to help them make a difference, being aware of the implications that retail…
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17 FebruaryComment
Online vs offline – are physical stores starting to fight back?
More than half of UK consumers are now shopping online, with UK online spend forecasted to increase by 29.6% between 2019 and 2024, according to retail analysts at GlobalData. As a nation, we spend roughly £1 in every £5 online; a figure which has remained relatively steady in recent years. …
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13 FebruaryPeople Moves
Majestic Wines appoints new CFO
Specialist drinks retailer Majestic Wine has announced the appointment of Alex Jablonowski as its chief financial officer. Jablonowski joins from the Oasis and Warehouse Group, and previously held positions at Hamleys, Tesco and Costa Coffee. The appointment follows a series of changes to the retail board at Majestic, as the…
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12 FebruaryComment
How to adapt rapidly to grow your business
Post-Christmas is always a time for the retail sector to regroup, scrutinising what’s gone well, where the challenges lie and what needs to change in 2020. Retail is undergoing change at pace and survival depends on being able to adapt at pace too. According to the British Beauty Council, fast…
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11 FebruaryComment
Why Gearbest no longer has the right gear
Doing well online is part and parcel of a business nowadays. It’s well known that people browse and shop online, and the gift industry is no exception. It’s no longer good enough to have a solid presence in the high street. Customers, old and new, want to find businesses and…
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7 FebruaryAdvice
Optimising your customer contact strategy
The way that retailers and brands communicate with customers has changed radically over the past decade, and it is clearly set to continue to evolve through the 2020s. Customers are spread over a variety of channels, each with their own unique benefits. Retailers must navigate this complex environment to maximise…
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