The crisis at fashion brand Ted Baker is the latest example of how organisations create their own crisis and then exacerbate the damage by handling it poorly. CEO Ray Kelvin took a “voluntary leave of absence” in December, after allegations of forced hugs and harassment of Ted Baker staff. An investigation has been ongoing but by delaying his resignation until today, three months on, Mr Kelvin has guaranteed the brand plenty of negative headlines and damaging additional coverage.
One of the largest annual consumer and PR bandwagon’s that rolls around every year Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. It is recognised globally as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love, although it is not a public holiday in any country.
EDITORIAL USE ONLY A couple enjoy an intimate candlelit dinner at Greggs, who are hosting romantic Valentine’s Day dinners in selected shops for the first time. PRESS ASSOCIATION. Photo. Issue date: Monday January 29, 2018. Tickets are £15 for a four-course set menu and go on sale via restaurant booking website OpenTable from February 7th. Photo credit should read: David Parry/PA Wire