Move of the Week: Waitrose veteran upgrades to Fortnum & Mason CCO role 12th March, 2021 2 mins read time Where does a passionate foodie go after ending a 17-year career at upmarket grocer Waitrose? The answer in the case of Rupert Thomas is an even more upmarket grocer in the form of Fortnum & Mason. Read Insight
Closing the Gender Pay Gap In the Retail Sector 11th March, 2021 5 mins read time Despite more than 50 years since the passing of the Equal Pay Act, the gender pay gap remains a prevalent issue in the UK. The gap may be shrinking, but there is still a long way to go to eliminate salary disparities, particularly in higher seniority roles, new data has shown. Read Insight
‘Tough choices about which staff to retain will soon come to a head’ 26th February, 2021 3 mins read time Boris Johnson’s statement to the nation on Monday contained good and bad news for retailers. The good news is that non-essential retail will be allowed to reopen from April 12 barring a reversal in infection and vaccination trends. The bad news is that this is several weeks later than some businesses had hoped for and that social restrictions are set to remain in some form until the middle of June. Read Insight
Move of the Week: BP’s Clements aims for market-leading convenience 19th February, 2021 2 mins read time The recruitment of Tracey Clements is a statement by BP that it finally intends to take its convenience business seriously. In her new role as BP chief executive of convenience Europe she will be responsible for redefining a convenience offer that has for a long time been the poor relation to its fuel business. Read Insight
Move of the Week: Key fashion players bring relevance and style to M&S 12th February, 2021 3 mins read time The appointments of Fiona Lambert and Anna Braithwaite provide some welcome cheer for M&S’s clothing business. Lambert, who joins as head of the newly acquired Jaeger business, will need no introduction to seasoned retail watchers. Read Insight
What is a talent acquisition strategy? 1st February, 2021 4 mins read time When it comes to finding people with the very highest calibre of talent and connecting them with roles that reflect their potential, we like to play the long game at AGP. Talent acquisition is not simply about filling positions – it’s a much more strategic and forward-looking way to work. Read Insight
What is the purpose and importance of workplace coaching? 29th January, 2021 4 mins read time Success is built on constant forward motion. At AGP we believe that there is always another peak to be climbed. Workplace coaching is a tailored one-to-one training programme that equips business executives with the knowledge and the tools to make the most of opportunities Read Insight
Move of the Week: WBA’s Brewer hire marks a big step in the right direction 29th January, 2021 3 mins read time It’s hard to overstate the significance of Rosalind Brewer succeeding Stefano Pessina as the new chief executive of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). She will also become the only black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company when she takes the reins in March with Pessina moving into the role of executive chair. Read Insight
Move of the Week: Finance boss Marsh rejoins Dixons in a very different era 22nd January, 2021 2 mins read time When you’re in the middle of a major transformation programme it pays to recruit leaders with experience of significant organisational change. In this respect new Dixons Carphone group chief financial officer Bruce Marsh certainly fits the bill. Read Insight
‘Times may be tough, but 2021 brings hope for a fresh start’ 15th January, 2021 3 mins read time Happy new year – in spirit, if not yet in reality for many of us involved in the retail sector. Whatever our aspirations for the year, I’m optimistic that 2021 will ultimately provide the opportunity for a fresh start. Read Insight