All People articles – Page 295
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NewsSports Direct reveals company profits ahead of expectations
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley said the business’s performance is running ahead of expectations, at the retailer’s AGM yesterday.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Apple, Mothercare and inflation
Retail news round-up on May 27, 2015: Apple creates new chief designer role, Mothercare branches to be refurbished and inflation expectations fall.
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InterviewInterview: Ann Summers boss on turning the business back to profitability
Ann Summers chief executive Jacqueline Gold reveals how she is bringing the sex toy and lingerie business back into the black.
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NewsFat Face's Simon Ratcliffe: 'HR is the missing link in the supply chain'
Fat Face head of supply chain Simon Ratcliffe has argued HR is the missing link that is holding back supply chains across the retail industry.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe faces three week wait for judgement on Egypt case
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe faces another three week-wait to find out the result of his appeal against a prison sentence in Egypt.
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NewsM&S boss: I’m happy with health of the business, but still more to do
Marks & Spencer’s boss Marc Bolland believes it still has plenty to do as part of its turnaround, but said he is “enjoying” the challenge.
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NewsInterview: Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler on succeeding in menswear
Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler reveals his thoughts on the direction of the menswear retailer, service and men’s shopping habits.
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InterviewInterview: Laura Ashley's Kaloyirou discusses the retailer's flower power
Retail Week speaks to Laura Ashley joint chief operating officer Nick Kaloyirou about the retailer’s journey and how it plans to continue growth.
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NewsFormer B&Q boss Kevin O'Byrne proud to leave DIY retailer "in good shape"
Kevin O’Byrne has said he is proud of his achievements at the DIY giant and is considering his next moves after leaving last week.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer’s full year: Five things to look out for ahead of its results
Marks & Spencer will unveil its full-year results on Wednesday. Here, Retail Week highlights five key areas to look out for:
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NewsAnalysis: Thorntons is still adjusting to being a commercial supplier
Thorntons boss Jonathan Hart stepped down today after four years in charge. But despite falling profits, his exit took the City by surprise.
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OpinionCan Tesco regain its dominance by emulating a Tory turnaround?
Much like the new Conservative majority government, Tesco may subvert expectations and re-establish its market authority.
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NewsLord Rose: Retail bosses want to 'do the right thing' on staff pay
Ocado chairman and former M&S boss Lord Stuart Rose has insisted that all companies want to “do the right thing” on employee pay.
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NewsJaeger chairman Peter Williams exits role after six months
Jaeger chairman Peter Williams has stepped down from the retailer because he does not “have the time required” for the role.
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NewsThorntons chief exec Jonathan Hart steps down after four years at the helm
Thorntons chief executive Jonathan Hart is stepping down from the embattled chocolatier after four years heading up the business.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on HMV, Ocado and The Co-op
Retail news round-up on May 18, 2015: HMV weeks from digital comeback, Ocado and Co-op face shareholder backlash over pay and ex-Lush directors offload shares.
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NewsRobert Dyas appoints new chief operating officer after Bea Pearson exit
Robert Dyas has appointed a new chief operating officer after the exit of Bea Pearson less than 18 months into the role.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Shaun Wills joins Jacques Vert, Coast restructures and more
Musical chairs across the fashion sector as retailer Jacques Vert brings in new senior executives and Coast overhauls its management team.
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NewsNew Look sold to South African investment group Brait in £1.9bn deal
Fashion retailer New Look has been sold to South African investment group Brait in a deal valuing the retailer at £1.9bn.
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NewsThree things retailers can learn from the growth of snacks business Graze
The boss of the fast growing snacks etailer Graze says that retailers can learn from its agile delivery business and how it uses data.