All People articles – Page 313
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AnalysisIn the news: ScS incoming chairman Alan Smith profiled
Amateur pilot and retail stalwart Alan Smith is to join furniture retailer ScS as non-executive chairman ahead of a potential IPO later this year.
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NewsSofa specialist ScS appoints Alan Smith as chairman as IPO nears
Former Somerfield chief executive Alan Smith is to become chairman of sofa specialist ScS ahead of a flotation, it is understood.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, ScS and Boohoo
Retail news round-up on January 12, 2015: Ninth Tesco director suspended, White Company profits soar, ScS appoints chairman ahead of IPO, Boohoo bosses buy shares, Lidl reports strong Christmas week.
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NewsAmerican Apparel strengthens its sexual harassment rules
American Apparel has strengthened rules to prevent sexual harassment among employees after firing controversial founder Dov Charney.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Tesco boss Dave Lewis plans to turn around the business
This morning Dave Lewis posted Tesco’s Christmas trading and unveiled some first steps towards turning around the troubled giant.
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NewsFurniture Village appoints ombudsman chair Stephen McPartland MP to board
Furniture Village has appointed Stephen McPartland MP to its board to tap into his experience as chairman of The Furniture Ombudsman.
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NewsN Brown chief financial officer Dean Moore to step down
N Brown has revealed that chief financial officer Dean Moore will step down from his role after 11 years to pursue other interests.
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NewsTesco’s Christmas trading: What the analysts say
Tesco has improved performance over Christmas and unveiled the appointment of Matt Davies as UK boss. Retail Week looks at the analysts’ view.
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NewsTesco unveils improved trading and hires Matt Davies as UK boss
Tesco has improved performance over Christmas, unveiled the appointment of Halfords boss Matt Davies and is to close its Cheshunt headquarters.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waterstones, Homebase, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up on January 7, 2015: Waterstones reports declining Kindle sales; Karen Gray returns to Homebase; Nisa hires new CEO; and more.
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NewsFormer Selfridges exec James Bidwell acquires innovation website Springwise
Former Selfridges marketing director and Anthropologie managing director James Bidwell has bought innovation tracking website Springwise.
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NewsTesco considers closing its defined benefit pension scheme
Tesco is considering closing its defined benefit pension scheme to new members, because of the retailer’s recent financial crisis.
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NewsNisa names Nick Read as chief executive as it ramps up expansion plans
Nick Read will join Nisa as chief executive officer next month and will focus on driving the symbol group’s ambitious expansion plans.
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NewsKaren Millen boss Mike Shearwood departs Aurora board as break-up approaches
Karen Millen chief executive Mike Shearwood has stepped down from the Aurora board in a move that could accelerate a break-up of the group.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Aurora and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on January 5, 2015: Tesco mulls job cuts and scrapping of rebates; Mike Shearwood steps down from Aurora; grocers building on just 6% of land; and John Lewis boss questions Black Friday discounts.
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NewsLush chief executive Andrew Gerrie bows out after 20 years
Lush boss Andrew Gerrie has left the business after 20 years at the helm of the retailer, known as much for its ethics as its bath bombs.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on business rates, Tesco and 2015 prospects
Retail news round-up on January 2, 2015: Retailers to meet with government over ‘fiscally neutral’ rates review, Tesco remuneration committee head Stuart Chambers steps down, Retailers hopeful of a good 2015
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NewsRetail entrepreneurs win recognition in New Year Honours list
Several retail entrepreneurs in a variety of sectors have been recognised in the New Year Honours list made public today.
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NewsSir Terry Leahy predicts turnaround for big four grocers in 2015
Former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy is predicting a turnaround for the big four supermarkets in 2015 and a more buoyant Christmas this year.
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OpinionComment: The nightmare hire that could have been avoided
Retailers should carry out thorough checks on job candidates before hiring to avoid costly and embarrassing situations.