All News articles – Page 906
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NewsCo-op hires former Asda boss Allan Leighton as first independent chairman
Former Asda boss Allan Leighton has been appointed as the Co-operative’s first independent chairman as the retailer seeks to overhaul its governance.
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NewsTesco price message hits home as fightback gathers pace
Tesco’s fightback gained further momentum this week as the grocer’s price investment began to make an impact and it named a new chairman.
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NewsShoppers ditch supermarket chains as small grocers make comeback
Shoppers are turning their backs on the big supermarket chains in favour of smaller local shops, according to the results of a new report.
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NewsMajestic Wine chief executive Steve Lewis steps down
Majestic Wine chief executive Steve Lewis has stepped down to be replaced on an interim basis by finance director Nigel Alldritt.
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NewsSports Direct sales growth slows after 'weak winter' across Europe
Sports Direct experienced slowing sales growth over its Christmas quarter following a weak winter sports season for its European stores.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on local grocers, USC collapse, Burberry and more
Retail news round-up on February 19, 2015: Shoppers ditch supermarkets for local grocers, parliament summons Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley, Eve eyes £1m turnover and more.
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NewsJohn Browett steps down as Monsoon chief executive
John Browett has stepped down as Monsoon Accessorize’s chief executive to be replaced by financial director Paul Allen on an interim basis.
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NewsSupermarkets enjoy multichannel growth driven by young families
The birth of a new child is one of the main drivers of an increased tendency to buy online, according to data science company Dunnhumby.
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NewsSainsbury's trials electronic tags as it seeks to automate pricing process
Sainsbury’s is trialling electronic pricing tags as it seeks to cut out the use of paper and update prices automatically.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to sponsor 2015 British Academy Television Awards
House of Fraser will be the title sponsor of the 2015 British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA).
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NewsTopshop forges big data partnership with Twitter for London Fashion Week
Topshop is partnering with Twitter to identify live trends during London Fashion Week, which kicks off on Friday.
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NewsHouse of Fraser boss John King steps down after eight years at helm
House of Fraser chief executive John King is stepping down after eight years to be succeeded by chief operating officer Nigel Oddy.
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NewsTed Baker introduces beacon technology to its Westfield store
Ted Baker is introducing beacon technology into its Westfield store, allowing mannequins to send push notifications to shoppers’ smartphones.
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NewsPandora boss Allan Leighton receives £3.4m payout ahead of mooted Co-op move
Pandora’s Allan Leighton is set to receive DKr34m (£3.4m) from the Danish jewellery retailer before he steps down as chief executive in March.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Topps Tiles, online sales, compensation and more
Retail news round-up on February 18, 2015: Topps Tiles’ media account; Outgoing Pandora chief; online sales decelerate; compensation and more.
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NewsMaplin turns to home automation and drones as it seeks to triple product range
Maplin is focusing on next-generation products including home-automation devices and drones as it seeks to triple its range by 2018.
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NewsTesco hires John Allan as chairman to replace Richard Broadbent
Tesco has appointed Dixons Carphone deputy chairman John Allan as chairman, replacing Richard Broadbent.
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NewsCostcutter finance director Bob Marshall leaves the supermarket group
Costcutter finance director Bob Marshall has left his role after almost four years at the supermarket group, the retailer has confirmed.
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NewsJewellery retailer Pandora reports strong global growth
Jewellery retailer Pandora recorded a 39.5% increase in net profit in 2014, driven by the broadening of its portfolio of products.
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NewsAsos hires Clifford Cohen to replace Pete Marsden as CIO
Asos has hired Marks & Spencer interim chief information officer Clifford Cohen to replace Pete Marsden, who is leaving after two years in the role.