Thursday, October 29, 2020

Unsung Hero

    Bernie de Le Cuona, the founder and CEO of de Le Cuona, the luxury fabrics and home furnishing retailer speaks to the Retail Gazette about her owning and running a business amid the coronavirus outbreak.

    Unsung Hero: Bernie de Le Cuona, Founder & CEO, De Le Cuona

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    Bernie de Le Cuona on her experience owning and running a successful business in the time of coronavirus.
    Why Hilary Allen volunteered at her local Co-op during Covid-19 pandemic

    Unsung Hero: Hilary Allen, Covid-19 volunteer, Central England Co-op

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    Hilary Allen has been helping to provide food and essentials to her community by volunteering at her local Central England Co-op
    Angela Lillis spoke to Retail Gazette about being named one of Women in Data's Twenty in Data & Technology her career in data and analytics, Marks & Spencers and inspiring more women into careers in tech.

    Unsung Hero: Angela Lillis, Data Insight Manager, M&S Clothing & Home

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    Angela Lillis discusses women in technology and her work at M&S.
    Michele Venton created her 8 figure business GirlZone from her own home and became a top seller on Amazon in the short time of 2 years. She spoke to The Retail Gazette on the importance of inspiring and helping other working mothers through flexible working options and mentoring.

    Unsung Hero: Michele Venton

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    Michele Venton isn't just a businesswoman, she's a champion for working mothers worldwide.
    Alice Boaten spoke to Retail Gazette about winning the 2019 Barclaycard everywoman in Retail Awards top accolade: Woman of the Year and her career in retail, starting out as a seasonal temp at Argos to becoming a regional manager for the business.

    Unsung Hero: Alice Boaten

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    Alice Boaten on her career at Argos, successes and tips for other women wanting a career in retail.
    From tragic origins, Rob and Paul Forkan started their flip-flop business Gandys to fund their charitable organisations across the world. Only a few years since Gandys inception they've managed to collaborate with some of the biggest Department stores in the UK and one of the biggest rock bands in the world.

    Unsung Hero: Rob & Paul Forkan, Founders, Gandys

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    Rob and Paul Forkan founded Gandys to fund their charitable organisations including "Orphans for Orphans".
    Sebastian Wormell

    Unsung Hero: Sebastian Wormell, Archivist, Harrods

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    Sebastian Wormell did not mince words when asked why Harrods’ archives are so precious.
    Soul of Africa Dulma Clark

    Unsung Hero: Dulma Clark, Managing Director, Soul of Africa

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    Dulma Clark may be part of the UK's most prominent family of cobblers, but her entrepreneurial spirit comes with a difference.
    Brides Do Good

    Unsung Hero: Brides Do Good

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    Brides Do Good is not your average independent retailer. You might not see it establishing a chain on high streets around the UK anytime soon,...

    Unsung Hero: Meet Elscia Chung, Assistant Manager, Doddle Chancery Lane

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    Elscia Chung had a simple response when asked about why loves her career in retail. “It‘s the satisfaction,” she told the Retail Gazette. “It...

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