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Client – Finance

Now being on the other side of the fence as a client, the experience has again continued to be positive. Having to fill a fairly niche role initially proved challenging but driven by the sheer tenacity of Jackie, we were able to find about as ‘perfect’ a candidate as we could have hoped – all

Candidate – Finance

Just wanted to leave some feedback on the positive experience i have just had with Winston Johnson in my current job search! When i first met Winston i explained what i was looking for and why i was looking and straight away was confident that he had listened and wouldn’t be bombarding me with any role going.

Candidate – Finance

I found Winston’s manner both professional and courteous from the off and was pleased to work with someone who showed genuine interest in fit and could identify with my interests and experience.I appreciated the regular updates through the process and also found coaching/pointers offered in preparation ahead of face to face to interviews useful.

Candidate/Client – Finance

I’d like to provide feedback on my recent interaction with Zachary Daniel’s as both a candidate and a client. I cannot recommend Zachary Daniels high enough, and more specifically Winston Johnson. Winston is without doubt the best recruiter I’ve ever dealt with. He ensures he understands his client’s business, team and culture and clearly only

Very Group ‘well positioned’ for fashion bounce-back

Fashion has been the worst hit category by the Covid-19 pandemic at The Very Group, but the business is well placed to capitalise on any future spend, CEO Henry Birch, has said.

Sainsbury’s is catching thieves with AI as it rolls out new “concealment detector” tech

Sainsbury’s is using artificial intelligence to catch thieves as it prepares to test new “concealment detector” technology across its store estate. Sainsbury’s has partnered with ThirdEye to roll out the concealment detector technology, which uses machine learning to detect and record when a shopper places an item in their pocket or coat.

Asda introduces high-tech carbon fibre delivery fleet with “stunning payload improvement”

Asda has launched a new fleet of high-tech carbon fibre delivery vans with “stunning payload improvement and a huge capacity increase”. Asda’s 25 new vans feature a large carbon fibre pod which is insulated by 5500 recycled plastic water bottles, constructed by UK firm Penso, on top of its usual Mercedes Sprinter chassis.

What the shift of small retailers to online means for the sector

During lockdown, swathes of retailers turned to online as shops were forced shut. Retail Gazette found out how smaller, independent retailers opted for a platform on online marketplaces to adapt and to survive this new climate – especially as footfall continues to remain low.

Snickers bars to be called Marathon again after nearly 30 years

Chocolate nostalgia fans are in for a treat after it was announced that the much-loved Snickers bars will be sold under their former name, Marathon, for a limited time. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Snickers was sold under the brand name Marathon until July 19, 1990.

Retail sales rise despite fewer High Street visits

Retail sales rose again in July, but shops are still trying to make up lost ground, industry body figures suggest. They show the number of visits to High Streets is still down significantly as people shop online instead.

The Ugg evolution

Drapers catches up with Ugg’s vice president Marco Ellerker to hear what’s next for the footwear brand.

Asos calls on brands to improve UK manufacturing

The etailer is asking brands it stocks that manufacture in the UK to agree to four new commitments by the end of next year. Brands will be asked to sign the Transparency Pledge, which asks businesses to regularly and publicly disclose a list of manufacturing sites in their supply chains; to map and have visibility

Drapers Investigates: The post-Covid high street of the future

Still reeling from the effects of the pandemic, retailers must now navigate a radically different trading environment.

10 Types of Innovation: The Art of Discovering a Breakthrough Product

As venture capitalist Peter Thiel once put it, “competition is for losers”. It’s inevitable that every company must be out there battling for market share, but you don’t really want to be in a situation where the competition is so stiff that any potential upside is eroded away in the process—―a scenario known as perfect

From Bean to Brew: The Coffee Supply Chain

There’s a good chance your day started with a cappuccino, or a cold brew, and you aren’t alone. In fact, coffee is one of the most consumed drinks on the planet, and it’s also one of the most traded commodities.

How masks will instil consumer confidence in retail once more

Popping a mask into your pocket when you leave the house has quickly become the norm and now face coverings are helping retail get back on its feet, says Richard Mears, founder and CEO of Breathe Happy.

Retail footfall boosted by reopening of hospitality venues

New data has shown that UK retail footfall improved to a decline of 39.4% in July as visitor numbers to shopping destinations were boosted by the reopening of cafes and restaurants after lockdown.

Footfall edges up at Intu shopping centres

It was the first week of trading since mandatory face coverings came into force on 24 July. Intu, which owns Intu Trafford Centre in Manchester and Intu Metrocentre in Gateshead, collapsed into administration in June after negotiations with its lenders failed. The group’s shopping centres, held in separate operating companies, are continuing to trade.

The most impactful fashion trends of the 2010s

As we prepare to enter a new decade, we’re looking back over some of the fashion trends that had the biggest impact on our wardrobes over the last 10 years. During the 2010s, the fashion world saw itself completely transformed with the advent of social media, influencers and eventually, a new awareness of sustainability, all

Candidate – Finance

After dealing with several recruitment agencies in the hunt for a new role, dealing with Zachary Daniels was certainly the most refreshing. After discussing what type of roles I would be interested in (industries, culture, commute, style of working etc.), Winston thankfully only introduced me to those that were relevant to the initial brief we

5 Ways To Job Hunt During A Recession

Let’s face it. Nobody likes to job hunt. It’s time-consuming, filled with rejection, and quite frankly, sucks. These feelings are exacerbated by the fact that chances are you aren’t going down a LinkedIn rabbit hole because you want to. Maybe you were laid off or furloughed or realized six months into the job that your

Hobbycraft online sales rise 200% since lockdown

Hobbycraft has recorded a 200 per cent surge in online sales since the Covid-19 pandemic struck the UK. The arts and crafts retailer also saw its adjusted EBITDA rise 21.9 per cent from £12.2 million to £14.8 million in the full year to February 16. Total revenue for the period was up 8.9 per cent

Liverpool ONE launches virtual enlivenment programme during lockdown

The Liverpool ONE shopping destination has introduced a range of online initiatives to help families stay entertained during lockdown.

Burberry opens first social retail store

Burberry has chosen Chinese technology hub Shenzhen as the location for its first social retail store. The company said the shop will blend the physical and social worlds in a digitally immersive retail experience to enable customers to interact with the brand and its product in new and exciting ways.

John Lewis launches ‘better jobs’ supplier framework

John Lewis has launched its “better jobs” framework for its 120 UK manufacturing suppliers after a successful trial.

Drapers’ SS21 footwear buying guide: ‘Do remember, they can’t cancel the spring’

This quotation is the name of a painting created by artist David Hockney during lockdown, and is the reason why you need Drapers’ new-season buying guides.

Aldi could launch online offering imminently as its logistics operator prepares to “seize the opportunity which e-commerce offers”

Aldi could be on the verge of launching an ecommerce arm in the UK as its logistics operators says it has the systems in place to “seize the opportunity which e-commerce offers”. Armstrong Logistics, Aldi’s long-term logistics partner, has built and launched a dedicated home delivery division which it says will become a “major part

Retail sector braced for mental health crisis as shop workers struggle with abusive customers and threat of redundancy

The UK retail sector is braced for a mental health crisis among shop workers as staff grapple with anxiety over contracting Covid-19, the looming threat of redundancy and an increased likelihood of being subjected to violent and abusive attacks at the hands of customers.

UK shoppers plan to spend £9.3bn on post-lockdown treats

UK consumers are planning to spend £9.3bn ($12bn) on treating themselves post-COVID-19, new research has found. With restrictions easing and non-essential shops, restaurants, and pubs reopening after the coronavirus lockdown, shoppers are planning to hit the high street to treat themselves, with 92% of respondents planning to spend on the high street, according to a

The World’s Tech Giants, Ranked by Brand Value

The pandemic has businesses everywhere on the ropes, with many firms filing for bankruptcy since lockdowns began. Despite the uncertainty, tech giants and major digital retail brands are still thriving—and some are running circles around those that are less pandemic-proof.

Rishi Sunak’s planned online sales tax is a tax on disability

The Tories have adopted a “your country needs you” approach to Britain’s pandemic. It is our civic duty to get back to normal – to go shopping, eat out, use public transport and go out to work. Now the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is floating the idea of an online sales tax in England to nudge

Argos to stop printing its catalogue after 47 years – and one billion copies

Once the most printed publication in Europe, the iconic Argos catalogue is set to be discontinued – although it’s not quite the end of the road for people circling things they want at home

Mandatory face masks hit footfall

Footfall across all retail destinations in England rose just 2.5% week-on-week, compared with more than a 4% increase in each of the other UK nations. Footfall rose 4.8% in Wales, 4.7% in Scotland and 4.5% in Northern Ireland, according to the latest data from Springboard. It became mandatory to wear face masks in all retail

Analysis: Forget fast fashion, is slow fashion the future?

As modern slavery allegations blight the world of fast fashion and the world pauses to think about the impact of consumerism in lockdown, is this the turning point to change the fashion industry for the better?

Why sustainable manufacturing makes economic as well as ethical sense

The COVID-19 pandemic is simultaneously impacting global manufacturing demand and supply chains, workforce availability, energy use and CO2 emissions.

Employment in retail during Covid-19

The UK’s retail industry was suffering prior to the Covid-19 crisis, so it’s no surprise that the pandemic has caused the industry to go haywire in its wake. With coronavirus cases continuing its steady decline and social life slowly coming back to normal, furloughed workers are now able to return to work part-time. However, the

UK’s full economic recovery could take until 2024, says EY report

The UK’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis could take 18 months longer than expected with hopes of a V-shaped recovery fading fast, according to a leading economic forecaster. Britain’s economic output is not expected to return to its 2019 level until the end of 2024, the EY Item Club said on Monday in its

Comment: Ideas to optimise the Covid-19 store experience

Vending machine-style click-and-collect points, appointments booked through and self-check-out tills will be all the rage as retail adapts to life after Covid-19, says Andrea Smith, associate director at architecture, planning and design firm CallisonRTKL.

Milan Fashion Week Digital: the Drapers Verdict

In just over a month, we have witnessed an evolution of digital fashion shows. Milan gave perhaps the biggest nod back to the way things were – that is, by showing new collections, on models, walking on runways.

Sainsbury’s is launching a virtual queing system to help vulnerable shoppers social distance

Sainsbury’s is introducing a virtual queuing system across its UK stores helping vulnerable customers avoid crowds when grocery shopping. Sainsbury’s has partnered with Ufirst to roll out its new virtual queuing system, which it is set to trial at five UK stores in Pimlico, Leicester North, Watford, Newham Royal Warf and Uxbridge until mid-August.

Goodbye Piccadilly, farewell Leicester Square: Where are retail’s new property hotspots?

People are travelling less, working from home more and less inclined to congregate in busy public spaces – will this change where retailers want to open stores?

Better CX: How grocery retail can evolve post-lockdown

Six months since the pandemic began, Covid-19 has forced evolution by necessity in grocery retail. Before lock-down, the rise of discount retailers, online retailing and digital disruptors like Amazon were already pressuring incumbent grocers to digitally transform their offerings. Amazon’s acquisition of Wholefoods in 2017 was a major catalyst for the global FMCG market and

Six Steps to a More Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain

Consumers are more conscientious about their purchases than ever before. They expect organizations to meet a certain set of ethical standards, and supply chains aren’t exempt from scrutiny. To meet these expectations, companies must enact significant changes that ensure environmental stewardship, decreased damage, and sustainable sourcing, manufacturing and product distribution.

Asda rolls out high-tech trolley cleaning machine which can kill 99.9% of bacteria in 15 seconds

Asda is trialing a trolley cleaning machine which will kill 99.9 per cent of bacteria in a matter of seconds. Asda’s superstore in Morley will be testing the new high-tech machine which uses electrostatically charged mist to cover the trolleys in anti-microbial liquid. The technology, developed by WasteCare group, ensures the entire trolley is covered

Gousto to create 1,000 new jobs as sales surge in lockdown

Gousto will create 1,000 new jobs as part of ambitious plans to ramp up its expansion following a surge in sales. The recipe box provider wants to increase its customer fulfilment capacity threefold by 2022 and will build “multiple” new warehouses to service increasing demand.

Will licensing fix fashion’s exploitation crisis?

Industry leaders argue that there are too many loopholes in current anti-slavery legislation, and a licensing system would raise standards across the UK’s garment factories.

An online sales tax is not the answer for UK high street

Amazon is one of the highest profile tax avoiders in the UK, which has led to calls for an online sales tax to be introduced. The corporate tax structure of Amazon has meant that in the 2017-2018 tax year it only paid £4.6m in taxes on a sales of £2bn. As the high street continues

Deliveroo sparks IPO speculation after appointing new CFO

Deliveroo has sparked fresh speculation that it is considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) after appointing a new chief financial officer. Ex-Expedia executive Adam Miller will join Deliveroo as its new finance chief bringing a nine-month search to an end, according to Sky News. On Wednesday, Deliveroo’s founder and chief executive Will Shu informed staff

‘We realised we were a necessity’: how a high-street baker used Google to keep serving his community

The bright yellow signage of Uncle John’s Bakery stands out like a beacon on West Green Road, in the north London suburb of Tottenham. Famed for its lovingly made Ghanaian sweet bread and other regional specialties such as drop doughnuts and meat pies, the bakery has served London’s African-Caribbean and wider community for 25 years.

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