All People articles – Page 303
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Kingfisher’s Sir Ian Cheshire at the end of an era
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sir Ian Cheshire’s departure from Kingfisher and what the future could hold.
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AnalysisIn the news: The White Company clothing director Barbara Horspool
The White Company’s hire of fashion heavyweight Barbara Horspool shows how committed it is to developing its fashion arm.
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NewsAlliance Boots' Pessina to step up as interim head of Walgreens Alliance Boots
Stefano Pessina is to become boss of Walgreens Alliance Boots with Walgreens president Greg Wasson to retire when the businesses merge.
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NewsBarbara Horspool joins The White Company as clothing director
The White Company has hired womenswear guru Barbara Horspool as clothing director to bolster the retailer’s growing fashion arm.
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AnalysisPeople: Will the Cath Kidston brand continue to thrive without its founder?
Last month marked the end of an era as Cath Kidston announced her decision to step down from her day-to-day role at the eponymous retailer 21 years after founding the company.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch chief exec Mike Jeffries steps down with immediate effect
Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Mike Jeffries is stepping down with immediate effect amid flat sales and falling profits.
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OpinionComment: Retailer’s must offer unique experiences to get shoppers talking
Giving consumers and experience or customer service something worth sharing with their friends is at the heart of retailers’ success.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up on December 10, 2014: Tesco says ‘no right to appeal’; Abercrombie & Fitch chief departs; Harvey Nichols expands; and more.
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NewsMothercare hires Richard Smothers as CFO to replace Matt Smith
Mothercare has hired Richard Smothers as chief financial officer to replace incumbent Matt Smith, who is joining Debenhams.
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NewsEx-Asda boss Andy Bond to launch retailer backed by Christo Wiese
Former Asda boss Andy Bond will lead the launch of a new UK fashion retailer backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese.
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NewsKingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire sets sights on another chief exec role
Outgoing Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire has indicated he would prefer his next job to be a chief executive role despite being touted for the Tesco chairman position.
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InterviewInterview: Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire on his legacy as he leaves the stage
On a wet and grey day at Kingfisher’s head office, located on the Grand Union canal in London’s Paddington, Sir Ian Cheshire sits down to reflect on a distinguished 17-year career at the company.
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NewsFarm Power campaign calls for supermarkets to be powered by cow manure
Supermarkets could be powered by cow manure following the Farm Power campaign and Thomas Pink Black Friday offers festive cheer.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do we appoint an external chairman?
External executive recruitment is one of the most perilous decisions in any family company, according to Barracuda Search joint managing director Jamie Zuppinger.
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AnalysisIn the news: Tesco's new commercial boss Jason Tarry
After a tumultuous couple of years for Tesco, the appointment of Jason Tarry as head of commercial for the UK as part of a wider management reshuffle should give the grocer a new start.
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NewsJón Ásgeir Jóhannesson ramps up return to the UK high street
Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson is ramping up his return to the UK high street through Danish furniture retailer Norr11 after being acquitted of fraud.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on WHSmith, Tesco, Carphone Warehouse and more
Retail news round-up on December 4, 2014: WHSmith buys Supanews in Australia; Tesco hunts for chairman from outside of retail; Carphone Warehouse opens data centre; and Phones 4U mulls VAT issue.
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OpinionComment: Lewis’ Tesco restructure could make the grocer more agile
Tesco boss Dave Lewis leadership changes could see the grocer turn around on its difficulties with branding and the customer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on rates, Tesco, food prices and Amazon
Retail news round-up on December 3, 2014: Chancellor to review business rates; Tesco director to resign; Food prices down; Amazon boss on failure
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OpinionComment: What was the weak link in Tesco’s financial controls?
Having dealt with a misreported payment himself, Tesco boss Dave Lewis faces a difficult task picking up the pieces at the retailer.