All People articles – Page 296
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Analysis'We are building a new Morrisons not a mini-Tesco', says chairman Andy Higginson
Morrisons chairman Andrew Higginson said the grocer will not become a “mini-Tesco” following the appointment of David Potts as its new chief executive.
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NewsShop Direct makes head office job cuts as new technology renders roles redundant
Shop Direct has made head office redundancies after implementing new technology which has made some roles obsolete.
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NewsTopps Tiles hires Darren Shapland as chairman retires from the board
Topps Tiles has hired Poundland and Maplin boss Darren Shapland as chairman to replace Michael Jack who is retiring in March.
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AnalysisMorrisons appoints David Potts as chief executive: What the analysts say
Morrisons appointed former Tesco Asia boss David Potts as its new chief executive this morning, replacing Dalton Philips. Here is what the analysts said.
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NewsSuperGroup’s finance boss steps down after being declared personally bankrupt
SuperGroup’s chief financial officer Shaun Wills has stepped down from his role after being declared personally bankrupt.
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NewsMorrisons appoints former Tesco executive David Potts as new boss
Morrisons has appointed former Tesco executive David Potts to replace Dalton Philips, who left a month ago, as its new chief executive.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Bestway Group, Ann Summers, American Apparel and more
Retail news round-up on February 25, 2015: Bestway Group profit; Physical music shops; Ann Summers retains brand consultancy; American Apparel ousts creative director.
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OpinionComment: Kingfisher boss Laury expected to confront overspaced estate
As new Kingfisher chief executive Véronique Laury prepares to post full-year figures in just over a month’s time, the pressure is on.
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NewsTesco exec Sean McCurley exits weeks after return from suspension
The boss of Tesco’s convenience division, Sean McCurley, has been made redundant only weeks after being reinstated from suspension.
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NewsBHS managing director Richard Price to take up senior clothing role at Tesco
BHS managing director Richard Price is leaving the Arcadia-owned business to take up a senior role at Tesco’s clothing business.
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NewsJohn Browett 'definitely not in the running' for Halfords chief exec role
Former Monsoon Accessorize boss John Browett is “definitely not in the running” for the Halfords top job despite reports linking him to the role.
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NewsEx-Monsoon boss Browett tipped to become Halfords' new chief executive
Former Monsoon Accessorize boss John Browett could be in line to become the next chief executive at bikes and car accessories retailer Halfords.
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NewsMorrisons 'close' to appointing ex-Tesco Asia chief David Potts as new boss
Embattled grocer Morrisons is said to be close to appointing former Tesco Asia head David Potts as its next chief executive.
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NewsTesco begins national briefing on in-store management job changes
Thousands of Tesco team leaders whose jobs are at risk will start to hear their fate today as boss Dave Lewis continues to cut costs.
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NewsAnalysis: What can be learned from the exodus of chief executives?
The bosses of retailers including House of Fraser and Monsoon are dropping left, right and centre, so what exactly is going on?
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OpinionComment: Morrisons’ CEO search could cause strain at the top
The grocer must be considerate of its interim boss’s ambitions while it searches for a new chief executive, says Jamie Zuppinger.
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NewsCo-op hires former Asda boss Allan Leighton as first independent chairman
Former Asda boss Allan Leighton has been appointed as the Co-operative’s first independent chairman as the retailer seeks to overhaul its governance.
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NewsMajestic Wine chief executive Steve Lewis steps down
Majestic Wine chief executive Steve Lewis has stepped down to be replaced on an interim basis by finance director Nigel Alldritt.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on local grocers, USC collapse, Burberry and more
Retail news round-up on February 19, 2015: Shoppers ditch supermarkets for local grocers, parliament summons Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley, Eve eyes £1m turnover and more.
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AnalysisRetail 2015 survey: Share your views on current trading conditions
Retail Week is carrying out a quarterly sentiment analysis to gauge how retail chiefs’ views on trading are shifting throughout the year.