Interviews

Q&A: Alex Ledsham, Commercial Manager, Chirp-protect
Chirp-Protect offers a groundbreaking first-line defense security system for retail stores. While product tags are a common security measure, their system goes above and beyond. Can... View Article
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Turning ‘Saturday Jobs’ into lifelong careers: A conversation with Linda Sleath
We sit down for a candid chat with Linda Sleath, Chief People Officer at Bensons for Beds, who transformed her career from operations and production management... View Article
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The future of retail? More chairs, more kindness, more connection
A Conversation with … Liz Warner The heart of Different Kind At the heart of every successful business is its people. Not just in boardrooms and... View Article
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Conversation with…Susannah Schofield OBE, director general of the Direct Selling Association
Here we sit down with Susannah Schofield OBE, director general of the Direct Selling Association (DSA), to discuss the evolving landscape of direct selling, the industry’s... View Article
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Specsavers Apprenticeships offers a clear path to career success
As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, it’s time to shine a spotlight on an employer dedicated to developing talent through apprenticeships: Specsavers. With 62... View Article
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Meet Terry Cannon, founder and MD of WeComm
We’re super chuffed to announce Terry Cannon, as a judge for this year’s People in Retail Awards. With over 18 years of experience in the retail... View Article
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From Shop Floor to Senior Management: The Aldi Apprenticeship Journey
Apprenticeships are becoming a vital pathway into retail leadership, and Aldi’s scheme exemplifies how hands-on experience can lead to long-term career success. We find out from... View Article
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