All People articles – Page 226
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis should be careful with co-working
Think carefully about how excess retail space is put to alternative use – it could have an effect on what’s already there.
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NewsRetail diary: The Bezos bod and Vic Reeves joins retail
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos beefs up, comedian Vic Reeves turns shopkeeper and why it could be game over for husbands shopping in China.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sports Direct, people moves, Arcadia
The Retail Week team sit down to discuss the biggest stories in the industry over the past seven days including results from Sports Direct.
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AnalysisThe UK’s biggest growth retailers’ key characteristics
As Retail Week launches its ranking of the UK’s top 30 growth retailers, Isobel Chillman looks at the shared traits of the retailers leading the pack.
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AnalysisB&Q and Screwfix: What’s in store for their new bosses?
Following a slew of exits from Kingfisher’s UK fascias B&Q and Screwfix, there are two new DIY chief executives in town.
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AnalysisProfile: New Topshop/Topman boss Paul Price
When news broke yesterday that Sir Philip Green had found a new chief executive of his flagship Topshop/Topman business, the common reaction was that of being nonplussed.
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NewsM&S hires ex-Morrisons exec Mowat for key ops role
Marks & Spencer has hired former Morrisons executive Gordon Mowat as director for clothing and home supply chain, logistics and planning.
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NewsCo-op names Jo Whitfield as new food boss
The Co-op has appointed Jo Whitfield as the boss of its food business, succeeding Steve Murrells.
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NewsMove of the week: Simon Burdess to serve up at Waitrose
Waitrose’s appointment of Simon Burdess as its first ever director of foodservice is a powerful signal of strategic intent from the grocer.
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AnalysisSports Direct’s recovery – marathon or sprint?
At first glance it would be easy to write off Sports Direct’s preliminary results, which saw pre-tax profit plunge almost 60%, as an unmitigated disaster.
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NewsNew Topshop/Topman chief executive appointed
Arcadia has appointed Burberry’s chief merchandising officer as chief executive of both Topshop and Topman.
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NewsHotel Chocolat's Thirlwell predicts 'flight to quality'
Hotel Chocolat boss Angus Thirlwell insists there will be “a flight to quality” among consumers as uncertainty over Brexit and inflationary pressures ramp up.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Drama at John Lewis
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on John Lewis sending staff to drama lessons to improve customer service.
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AnalysisProfile: Waitrose's foodservice guru Simon Burdess
As the grocery market rapidly adapts to changing consumer habits, Waitrose has served up plenty of food for thought with its latest hire.
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NewsWhite Stuff chief executive Jeremy Seigal to depart
White Stuff chief executive Jeremy Seigal is standing down after four years at the helm of the fashion retailer.
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OpinionOpinion: Brady could help Sir Philip get back on track
Karren Brady, the new chair of Arcadia holding company Taveta, brings a wide variety of experience to the role.
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NewsMatalan employees agree pay deal by just three votes
Matalan’s warehouse workers have agreed to a pay deal by just three votes following months of disagreement with management.
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AnalysisProfile: H&M’s creative brain on its designer collabs
Before Asos, Missguided or even Zara, H&M was changing high street fashion with its democratic approach to trends.
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NewsSir Philip Green's Taveta names Baroness Brady chairman
Sir Philip Green’s holding company Taveta Investments has appointed Baroness Brady as its new chairman, replacing Lord Grabiner.
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OpinionOpinion: McDonald’s lessons on Brexit and retail
The latest canard from Brexit Secretary David Davis is that the fear of any of the other 27 countries following the UK’s suit and leaving the EU is “without foundation”.