All People articles – Page 238
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NewsPhase Eight poaches Jigsaw online trading boss
Phase Eight has poached Jigsaw’s online trading and digital marketing boss James Williams.
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NewsMike Ashley raises interest in Debenhams once more
Mike Ashley has raised his interest in Debenhams once again and now holds 17% of the department store group.
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VideoUpside down management: The heart of Timpson
Timpson chairman John Timpson sits down for a fireside chat to discuss his unique approach to running the company and its initiatives for ex-offenders.
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NewsRetailers slip down The Sunday Times Rich List
Retailers have tumbled down this year’s The Sunday Times Rich List as turbulent market conditions take a toll on personal fortunes.
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NewsLK Bennett founder returns to retailer she launched
LK - Linda – Bennett, founder of the fashion retailer she gave her name to, is returning to the business.
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NewsJoJo Maman Bébé hires Gwynn Milligan to senior role
JoJo Maman Bébé has named Gwynn Milligan as commercial director.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asda, ITV, Coles... can Norman conquer M&S?
When Marks & Spencer revealed it was on the hunt for a new chairman, Retail Week put together a shortlist of candidates. Archie Norman was at the top.
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NewsEx-John Lewis boss Street elected West Midlands mayor
Former John Lewis boss Andy Street has been elected as mayor of the West Midlands.
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NewsSports Direct board member in shock departure
Sports Direct’s only female board member has resigned suddenly with immediate effect.
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NewsMarks & Spencer appoints Archie Norman as chairman
Marks & Spencer has appointed Archie Norman as chairman, succeeding current chairman Robert Swannell.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct and Missguided
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct's only female director resigns and Missguided reveals boost in revenue.
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NewsPeople moves: Sally Hyndman and Angela Morrison at Debs
Fresh from setting out Debenhams’ bold new strategy, boss Sergio Bucher has hired two “change-makers” as he puts it, to help drive the retailer’s transformation.
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NewsMorrisons eyes own label push to tackle inflation
Morrisons chief executive David Potts is bidding to leverage and expand the grocer’s own brand ranges in an effort to combat inflation.
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NewsToday in retail: M&S fashion hire upstages Sainsbury’s
Marks & Spencer has poached Halfords’ Jill McDonald to lead its clothing arm. Judging by some reactions, the appointment was more of a shock than a surprise.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Jill McDonald has her work cut out at M&S
The M&S top job is often spoken about as being the trickiest job in retail but the clothing and home role must come a close second.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict on Jill McDonald’s move to M&S
Halfords chief executives never seem to last very long, but then M&S clothing managing directors never seem to either.
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AnalysisAnalysis: M&S gains McDonald’s customer focus
The appointment of Halfords chief executive Jill McDonald to one of the most pivotal roles at Marks & Spencer came as a bolt from the blue.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe targets return to profit growth
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe is confident it can rebuild profitability over the next “three to five” years after suffering another fall in full-year earnings.
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NewsM&S poaches Halfords boss McDonald to lead clothing
Halfords chief executive Jill McDonald has resigned from the cycling retailer to join Marks & Spencer as managing director of clothing, home and beauty.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: UK shop prices and Jack Wills
Retail news round-up: UK shop prices decline in April and Jack Wills reorganises its management team