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Analysis
In quotes: Retail legend Sir Ken Morrison's best lines
Morrisons’ former chairman and grocery giant Ken Morrison was notorious for his straight-talking style. Here are some of his best quotes.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy poaches Boots exec for new digital role
LloydsPharmacy’s parent company Celesio has snapped up rival Boots’ head of digital development Matt Poole for a newly created role.
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NewsGrocery pioneer Sir Ken Morrison dies
Sir Ken Morrison, one of the most highly regarded retailers of the post-war era, has died.
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OpinionOpinion: Cousins’ resignation an example to non-execs
Adamant the Booker deal is wrong for Tesco, Richard Cousins voted with his feet – so why does the acquisition have unanimous support from other non-execs?
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Tesco and Booker's new chapter
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how Tesco and Booker could spark c-store consolidation
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NewsDixons Carphone appoints Lord Livingston as chairman
Dixons Carphone’s deputy chairman Lord Livingston will succeed Sir Charles Dunstone as chairman of the retailer’s board.
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NewsToday in Retail: Ocado ramps up international efforts
Ocado didn’t make much of a song and dance about the eye-catching appointment of former Sainsbury’s executive Luke Jensen.
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OpinionWill Tesco and Booker create a Big Food Group Mk II?
Big Food Group revisited was the first reaction of many – or perhaps the second, after sheer surprise – when news of Tesco’s planned tie-up with Booker flashed up on screens.
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NewsBHS: Sir Philip Green pensions deal draws near
Sir Philip Green is close to signing a deal to fund the pensions of ex-BHS staff, according to reports.
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NewsPaperchase appoints former Pets boss as new chairman
Paperchase has appointed former Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood as its chairman.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco Lewis' love-in masks flies in the ointment
In a bid to convince this was a ‘merger’ not a takeover, Tesco and Booker’s bosses studiously took it in turns to speak during today’s press conference.
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AnalysisProfile: Body Shop’s new UK boss Linda Campbell
The Body Shop has put Linda Campbell at the head of its UK operations. What opportunities and challenges will the beauty specialist face?
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NewsFrench Connection signals director departure
French Connection has reportedly indicated that two of its non-executive directors are to step down, in a victory for investor pressure.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis reveals Cousins quit over Booker deal
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has admitted that non-executive director Richard Cousins quit the grocer because he disagreed with the Booker deal.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers offset warehouse risk?
How can retailers offset warehouse risk?
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NewsMove of the week: Tesco’s Rob Hattrell joins Ebay
This week’s move sees Tesco’s Rob Hattrell joins Ebay
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: French Connection's investors
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on French Connection’s investor revolt
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NewsRetail jobs slide over Christmas amid structural changes
The number of retail jobs fell during the final quarter of 2016 as businesses continued to adjust to structural changes sweeping the industry.
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NewsAsos co-founder earns £15.5m from share sell-off
Asos co-founder Nick Robertson has sold 300,000 shares in the business, netting more than £15.5m.
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NewsNew Look hires head of digital from Burberry
New Look has hired Burberry’s former head of user experience as head of digital.