All People articles – Page 259
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NewsHouse of Fraser and Dunelm pledge support to Be Inspired
House of Fraser and Dunelm are the latest retailers to throw their weight behind Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign by becoming retail partners.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who will succeed Andy Street as John Lewis boss?
John Lewis boss Andy Street will step down later this month, following his election as the Conservative candidate for Mayor of the West Midlands.
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OpinionOpinion: impact of the national living wage six months on
The introduction of the national living wage in April does not appear to have stifled the retail sector – at least not yet.
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OpinionNick Bubb on Andy Street’s John Lewis legacy – sales good, profits bad?
Andy Street has been a brilliant and energetic leader of the John Lewis Partnership, but how strong will his legacy be?
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NewsAsda poaches Co-op's Andrew Mann as part of trio of senior hires
Asda has re-shaped its customer and marketing teams as the grocer ramps up efforts to reconnect to its core shopper base, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsClarks appoints ex-Karen Millen boss Mike Shearwood as new chief executive
Clarks has hired ex-Karen Millen boss Mike Shearwood as its chief executive, following a year without a permanent boss.
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NewsSainsbury's hires ex-Boots boss Simon Roberts to lead retail and ops
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Boots boss Simon Roberts as its new retail and operations director, replacing Asda-bound Roger Burnley.
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InterviewInterview: Carpetright's Hannah Moakes – retail's rising star
Former apprentice Hannah Moakes reveals her ambition to get ‘to the very top’ after winning the 2016 Rising Star Award.
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NewsWinners of the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards revealed
The East of England Co-op won the Hermes Grand Prix Award last night at the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss Andy Street quits to run for West Midlands Mayor
John Lewis boss Andy Street will quit the department store chain after being selected as the Conservative candidate for West Midlands Mayor.
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OpinionOpinion: Is there life beyond bricks-and-mortar for BHS?
It’s all change at BHS as the high street icon finds new life as an online retailer. How can its new owners ensure etail success?
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NewsSerious Fraud Office BHS inquiry to examine Dominic Chappell ownership
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has reportedly widened the remit of its inquiry into the demise of BHS to include its ownership under Dominic Chappell.
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NewsKPMG head of retail David McCorquodale to retire next year
KPMG has appointed Paul Martin as head of retail to succeed David McCorquodale, who will step down in April after 32 years with the accountancy firm.
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NewsNext founder George Davies calls for more women in top roles
Next founder George Davies has said that more women need to be hired for top jobs in British fashion as they have “more vision than men”.
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NewsRetail Week and Theo Paphitis Retail Group Rising Stars Awards
Hannah Moakes, a sales adviser at Carpetright, won the Rising Star of the Year for 2016, sponsored by Theo Paphitis Retail Group.
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NewsPets at Home hires former New Look finance boss Mike Iddon
Pets at Home has hired former New Look chief financial officer Mike Iddon, who will join the company next month, replacing interim boss Mark Adams.
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NewsNew Look digital boss Jack Smith exits to set up own business
New Look’s group digital director Jack Smith has quit the fashion retailer to set up his own consultancy business, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Sports Direct's shake-up soothe disgruntled investors?
Mike Ashley’s efforts to get the Sports Direct house in order took another dramatic turn today as chief executive Dave Forsey quit.
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NewsExclusive: Kingfisher appoints new exec following exit of Emily Lawson
Kingfisher chief people officer Emily Lawson has left the DIY giant after a year in the job and is set to be replaced by Alastair Robertson.
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NewsFormer Tesco executives to plead not guilty to fraud charges
The trio of former Tesco executives accused of fraud by the SFO have indicated that they will fight the charges in their first court appearance.