All People articles – Page 308
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AnalysisEtail Power List 2014: The year in ecommerce news and innovation
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced. Here is a round-up of the biggest etail news events and projects of 2014.
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NewsTesco’s chief executive Dave Lewis prepares to brave City spotlight
Tesco’s CEO will present the retailer’s first results under his leadership to the City, as well as outlining his priorities to investors.
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NewsMK One founder jailed for acting as company director while disqualified
MK One founder Mark Brafman has been sentenced to eight months in prison for acting as a company director while disqualified.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Shop Direct, John Lewis and Mark One
Retail news round-up on October 17, 2014: Shop Direct promotes areth Jones to deputy chief executive; John Lewis sales increase 12.9% as cooler weather sets in; MK One founder Mark Brafman jailed
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Estée Lauder is developing its direct retail offer
Estée Lauder is expanding online and in-store. Retail Week speaks to its UK president to find out how it is keeping up with customers.
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NewsShop Direct promotes Gareth Jones to deputy chief executive
Very and Littlewoods owner Shop Direct has promoted retail and strategy director Gareth Jones to deputy chief executive.
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NewsTesco 'leaderless' says supplier as accounting scandal creates culture of fear
Tesco’s accounting scandal has created a culture of fear among its buyers and is impeding the running of the business, according to one of its major suppliers.
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NewsPets at Home chief executive enters the tiger's den
Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood recently unveiled the retailer’s Pet Report at London Zoo, billed as “the definitive guide to pets”.
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NewsClarks targets 'stylish' male shoppers with Covent Garden pop-up shop
Clarks hopes to attract a more stylish customer with a revamped men’s footwear offer and its new UK boss is mulling men’s-only stores.
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OpinionComment: Ukip MP’s HMV comparison shows political disconnect from retail
Ukip MP Douglas Carswell’s reference to “defunct” HMV demonstrates a disconnect between the UK political scene and retail sector.
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NewsB&M Bargains hires former Asda property boss Karen Hubbard as COO
Value retailer B&M Bargains has appointed former Asda property boss Karen Hubbard as its new chief operating officer to lead expansion.
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NewsBoohoo.com on the hunt for first ecommerce boss as profits surge
Boohoo.com is looking to hire its first ecommerce director as its pre-tax profit soared in its first six months as a listed business.
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NewsSignet promotes from within as chief executive resigns
Signet has promoted chief operating officer Mark Light as chief executive after current incumbent Mike Barnes resigned.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, Mulberry, inflation and more
Retail news round-up on October 15, 2014: Inflation slows to five-year low; New boss at Signet Jewelers; M&S asked to phase-out chillers; and more.
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NewsTesco suspends another three executives but no more thought likely
Tesco has suspended a further three executives as it delves deeper into the investigation into the £250m profits overstatement.
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AnalysisPeople: Retail job moves - who went where in September
With summer drawing to a close, the business and political worlds sprung back into action in September making it the perfect month for fresh slates and new starts.
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NewsTesco director draws up list of possible successors to chairman
A Tesco director is understood to be drawing up a list of possible successors to chairman Sir Richard Broadbent following its accounting crisis.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon and Tesco
Retail news round-up on October 14, 2014: Amazon to recruit 1,000 new staff, Tesco expected to suspend more senior staff, and Tesco director compiles list of successors to chairman.
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AnalysisIn the news: Argos marketing director Stephen Vowles
Argos is on a mission to make people reassess the brand and the man leading the charge is marketing director Stephen Vowles.
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NewsTesco to part company with Ken Hanna and Jonathan Lloyd
Tesco is parting ways with company secretary Jonathan Lloyd and the chairman of its audit committee Ken Hanna.