Morale in the time of Covid
Let's talk about morale. What is it? Why should leaders care about it, and what leadership strategies can they adopt to motivate their teams and unlock the hidden power source of 'morale'.
Morale in the time of Covid
Let's talk about morale. What is it? Why should leaders care about it, and what leadership strategies can they adopt to motivate their teams and unlock the hidden power source of 'morale'.
The Christmas lights are on – let the shopping commence
In the build-up to Christmas 2020, there’s been a lot of talk about the impact of ecommerce on more traditional shopping on the high street and in Britain’s shopping centres.
Move of the Week: Sainsbury’s leadership team to offer acceleration and focus
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has wasted little time stamping his mark on the business since he took over the reins from Mike Coupe in June.
Move of the Week: Tom Athron is a great match for Fortnum & Mason
It’s no great surprise to see Tom Athron assume his first chief executive position at Fortnum & Mason. If anything the surprise is that it hasn’t happened sooner.
Retail in 2021: How to have a happy New Year
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) recently reported that UK Christmas shoppers are hitting the high street earlier than ever this year.
Move of the Week: M&S ups digital game with new hire Lumsden
In a week that has seen Tesco CEO Ken Murphy make his first significant appointment in the shape of new finance chief Imran Nawaz, a less high-profile but potentially just as significant hire caught my eye.
Is this the end of Cineworld in the UK?
First reported by The Sunday Times, Cineworld will temporarily close its UK cinemas in the coming weeks, putting 5,500 jobs at risk.
Retail executive Ken Murphy takes over as Tesco CEO
Ken Murphy, a former executive of Walgreens Boots Alliance, has taken the reins as CEO of supermarket giant Tesco after being named as successor to Dave Lewis last year.
‘As we face a second wave employee wellbeing is paramount’
The best-laid plans often go to waste but never more so than during the past six months. In July, Boris Johnson issued a rallying call ...
Can a subscription model save Pret a Manger?
During the lockdown, several high street favourites kept themselves afloat by offering a subscription service, the most successful being Hotel Chocolat. The high street chocolatier’s ...