All Appointments articles – Page 72
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NewsBlue Inc signs finance chief ahead of proposed flotation
New appointment brings public company experience on board as fashion retailer limbers up for IPO
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NewsDunelm profits surge as Adderley passes baton
Value homewares retailer Dunelm reported a profit surge of 46% in its full year as it revealed that Will Adderley, its chief executive of 15 years, will step down.
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Former Kingfisher director George Adams named chief executive of Maxeda DIY
Former Kingfisher executive George Adams is to become chief executive of Maxeda DIY, part of the Dutch private equity-backed retail group of the same name.
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NewsNew Look’s Will Kernan becomes chief operating officer
New Look group managing director Will Kernan has been appointed chief operating officer of the value chain, reporting to chief executive Carl McPhail.
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NewsJJB Sports poaches Ben Sherman international retail director
Embattled sports retailer JJB Sports has appointed Ben Sherman international retail director Kate Hayes as its trading director to help drive its turnaround strategy.
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NewsNew Firebox MD plans to expand etailer’s offer
The new managing director of quirky gifts etailer Firebox Paul Zimmerman has said he will seek to expand the etailer’s offer into new categories and launch a social media site as he took the helm this week.
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AnalysisNavigating the retail minefield
Halfords isn’t the first retailer to struggle to come to terms with a new warehouse, but supply chain is just one area where retailers come unstuck. Here, we highlight the most common problem areas
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NewsAlexon hunts for web boss to drive growth
Womenswear retailer Alexon Group is looking to hire a head of ecommerce as it seeks to drive online growth, following the appointments of Kevin Keaney as commercial director and former Moss Bros chairman David Adams as non-executive director.
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NewsAlexon appoints David Adams non-executive director
Womenswear retailer Alexon Group has appointed former House of Fraser deputy chief executive and group finance director David Adams as non-executive director to advise on its turnaround strategy.
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OpinionA new era of calm on the cards at M&S
Following Marks & Spencer is probably going to become less interesting over the next few years - which is bad news for us journalists but good news for investors.
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NewsTheo Paphitis builds team for DNA Lingerie brand launch
DNA Lingerie, the lingerie retail business being developed by entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, has appointed former Schuh head of ecommerce Dan Lumb as ecommerce director and is expected to open its first stores in the spring.
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NewsM&Co appoints fashion veteran as buying director
Value retailer M&Co has appointed fashion retail veteran Sim Scavazza as buying director. She will take over the board-level role in October.
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NewsCity approves of Swannell’s appointment as M&S chair
Relations between Marks & Spencer and the City are likely to thaw following the appointment of Robert Swannell to succeed Sir Stuart Rose as chairman of the bellwether retailer.
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NewsStruggling Fat Face hit by another departure
Lifestyle retailer Fat Face has suffered another blow to its ecommerce arm with the resignation of ecommerce and communications director Dan Miles, less than four months after taking the role.
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NewsM&S shareholder gives thumbs-up to Robert Swannell’s appointment
Marks & Spencer’s largest shareholder has welcomed the appointment of its new chairman Robert Swannell.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose to stand down from Marks & Spencer in January, Robert Swannell confirmed as successor
Sir Stuart Rose will be succeeded by Robert Swannell as chairman of Marks & Spencer on January 4 next year.
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NewsAsda appoints Sam’s Club vice president as CMO
Asda has appointed Charles Redfield, senior vice president for food and beverage at Walmart-owned Sam’s Club, as its chief merchandising officer.
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NewsJoules in talks to hire former Fat Face chief Louise Barnes
Lifestyle retailer Joules is understood to be in discussions with Louise Barnes about the former Fat Face chief executive joining its board as chairman.
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NewsGo Outdoors appoints Lovering chairman as it eyes new stores
Go Outdoors is seeking a sale or float in the future to help the retailer reach its ambitious growth plans after hiring private equity tycoon John Lovering as chairman.
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NewsCash injection to lift private sales etailer’s profile
Private sales etailer Secret Sales has harnessed significant new investment to press ahead with major UK expansion plans, with an increased marketing drive and diversification into new markets.