All People articles – Page 290
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NewsMajestic Wine names Naked Wines’ James Crawford as group finance chief
Majestic Wine has appointed James Crawford to the position of chief financial officer as the retailer enters a “growth phase”.
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NewsSofa.com parts with boss Gareth Williams six months after acquisition
Sofa.com is parting company with chief executive Gareth Williams six months after being taken over by a new owner.
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InterviewInterview: Iceland boss Walker on leading the grocer in a new direction
The founder of Iceland says the past 18 months have been his most challenging at the retailer, but he believes he has found a way forward.
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NewsNisa appoints ex-Morrisons director Robin Brown as chief financial officer
Convenience store chain Nisa has appointed former Morrisons Food Online finance director Robin Brown as its new chief financial officer.
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AnalysisPeople moves: John Dixon's exit, Gary Mills and all the moves in July
All change across the retail sector as John Dixon makes a surprise exit from M&S and Gary Mills becomes Morrisons’ retail director.
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NewsMorrisons appoints Clare Grainger as its new group HR director
Morrisons has promoted Clare Grainger to the role of group HR director as boss David Potts continues to reshape his executive committee.
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NewsGrocers could close stores and hire fewer over-25s because of living wage
Supermarkets could shutter stores and avoid employing workers over the age of 25 when the national living wage becomes law.
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NewsAo.com appoints Mark Higgins to new standalone chief financial officer role
Ao.com has appointed Mark Higgins as chief financial officer in order to lighten the load of Steve Caunce following the retailer’s flotation.
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InterviewInterview: DFS boss Ian Filby on life after a much-hyped float
Five years into the role, DFS chief executive Ian Filby is plotting the retailer’s multichannel future after overseeing its recent float.
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NewsComment: It's time for chief pricing officers to join retail boards
Pricing is at last starting to get the recognition it deserves at board level, given how critical it is to revenues and margins.
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NewsHomebase loses two top directors from its executive board
Homebase is parting company with two of its top executives only three months into the reign of new managing director Echo Lu.
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NewsMorrisons hires Belinda Richards as new chair of audit committee
Supermarket giant Morrisons has appointed Belinda Richards to replace Philip Cox as chair of its audit committee from September 1.
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NewsMorrisons hires former Tesco executive Gary Mills as group retail director
Morrisons has appointed former Tesco executive Gary Mills as group retail director as new boss David Potts continues to reshape his senior team.
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NewsRiver Island and Shutl back Supa Market to foster retail entrepreneurs
Leading industry names backed a ‘retail hack’ last weekend designed to foster young entrepreneurs and attract new talent.
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AnalysisLessons from the legends: The most inspiring retail quotes…ever!
Be inspired by these insights from some of the retail industry greats, including Harry Selfridge, Amazon’s founder, Laura Ashley and more.
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NewsTesco re-hires Blinkbox founder Adrian Letts to lead its online business
Tesco has poached Adrian Letts from TalkTalk to head its online operation. He co-founded Blinkbox, which the grocer sold this year.
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OpinionBlog: getting the right tools for the right job
Retail SMEs across the country are making use of Amazon Marketplace, eBay and myHermes for their business needs.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Who will succeed Marc Bolland at Marks & Spencer?
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the candidates for the top job at M&S following John Dixon’s departure.
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NewsInterview: How Co-op Food boss Steve Murrells has built momentum
Since arriving to head the Co-op’s food business in 2012, Steve Murrells has lead an impressive recovery, but he is not resting on his laurels.
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OpinionMarks & Spencer succession: Who should follow Marc Bolland in the top role?
The departure of M&S general merchandise boss John Dixon set hares running about succession at retail’s closest equivalent to royalty.