General Manager – Luxury Fragrance Brand (UK & Ireland)

‘Today’s talent wants purpose and genuine values’: François Rico of Retail Conseil on the future of retail talent

The rules of retail recruitment have fundamentally changed. In 2026, talent is no longer looking solely for a paycheck; it is looking for purpose, values and long-term growth. To understand how brands can adapt to a new era shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, changing workforce expectations and AI integration, FashionUnited spoke with François...