All People articles – Page 310
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sofa.com, Tesco, Halfords and more
Retail news round-up on February 8, 2015: Justin Stead to chair Sofa.com after sale to CBPE; Tesco squeezes small suppliers; Halfords hires headhunter Egon Zehnder.
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AnalysisPeople: Who changed jobs in January – retail's top people moves
Tesco’s appointment of Matt Davies and Barry Williams’ promotion at Asda – which retail moves and exits are making waves in 2015 so far?
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Miliband boycotts Boots after Pessina comments
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the war of words between Boots boss Stefan Pessina and Labour’s Ed Miliband.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Topshop, RadioShack, Waterstones, Asda and DFS
Retail news round-up on February 6, 2015: Topshop ordered to pay Rihanna’s legal bill; RadioShack files for bankruptcy; Waterstones narrows losses; Asda says Tesco having ‘heart surgery’; DFS to announce intention to float
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NewsTalk don’t text to get ahead, Sir Philip Green and Simon Cowell advise students
Arcadia boss Sir Philip Green has opened the retailer’s work experience scheme to entries for the second year with the backing of entertainment mogul Simon Cowell.
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NewsBooths promotes Chris Dee to chief executive role ahead of expansion
Booths has promoted its chief operating officer Chris Dee to chief executive ahead of the “largest and most ambitious expansion” in its history.
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NewsAsda’s Ibbotson to take up Walmart innovation role in the US
Asda chief operating offer Mark Ibbotson is to join parent company Walmart’s flagship business in the US, where he will steer innovation.
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NewsAldi targets 70 new stores this year and seeks 5,000 more staff
Discount grocer Aldi aims to open 70 stores and hire an additional 5,000 staff this year as it continues its offensive against the big grocers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Stefano Pessina, Scottish retail sales and Morrisons
Retail news round-up on February 5, 2015: Aldi to open 70 stores this year, Vince Cable criticises Pessina, Scottish retail sales rise, Morrisons denies profiting from cut-price milk
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AnalysisAnalysis: Cautious optimism in uncertain times for the retail sector
Retail 2015, produced by Retail Week in association with Kurt Salmon, reveals what industry chiefs really think about prospects for 2015.
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OpinionComment: Labour’s attack on Pessina shows disrespect for retail
Boots boss Stefano Pessina’s comments on Labour were met with harsh criticism from Ed Miliband – does this sideline retail sentiment?
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on food prices, Tesco, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2015: food prices fall in January, Target poaches Tesco CIO, Sports Direct hit by bonus claim, Allan Leighton could donate Co-op pay and Ao boss on Black Friday
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: In-store optimisation platform Monolith
Start-ups in retail technology are growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Monolith is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisIn the news: Incoming Foyles chief executive Paul Currie
Incoming Foyles boss Paul Currie has ambitious plans for the bookseller and believes its ecommerce offer could eclipse its bricks-and-mortar business.
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NewsLord Rose and Sir Ian Cheshire hit back at Labour attacks on Boots boss
Lord Rose and Sir Ian Cheshire have hit back at Labour’s attack on Boots boss Stefano Pessina after he said a Labour government would be a catastrophe.
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NewsCo-op lines up former Asda boss Allan Leighton for chairman job
Former Asda boss Allan Leighton is in discussions about becoming the first independent chairman of the Co-op as it seeks to overhaul its governance.
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NewsJohn Allan favourite for Tesco top job after Sir Ian Cheshire drops out
John Allan is now the hot favourite for the Tesco chairmanship as former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire exits the race for the role.
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NewsNeiman Marcus names Michael Kliger as Mytheresa president
Michael Kliger has been appointed as president of Mytheresa.com and the Theresa flagship store in Munich.
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Analysis
Emerging Leaders Forum: Nurturing tomorrow’s trailblazers
Promoting from within benefits retailers and employees alike - Retail Week’s Emerging Leaders Forum helps develop upcoming retail talent.
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NewsMarks & Spencer poaches Next menswear design chief Simon Hawksworth
Marks & Spencer has poached Next’s head of menswear design Simon Hawksworth to fill the position left vacant by Tony O’Connor’s departure.