All People articles – Page 315
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NewsWaitrose appoints Ross Avery as new ecommerce director
Waitrose has promoted Ross Avery, the grocer’s present head of strategy, to the position of ecommerce director to oversee its websites.
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NewsTesco reviews bonus of new boss Dave Lewis following accounting scandal
Tesco boss Dave Lewis is in discussions about a new bonus deal as the board reviews executive pay following the retailer’s accounting scandal.
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AnalysisEtail Power List 2014: Guess the etailer – the answers
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced – here are the answers to our ‘Guess the etailer’ competition.
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AnalysisIn the news: Asos's newly promoted chief operating officer Nick Beighton
It’s a sign of the closeness of Asos’s top directors, the chief executive and finance boss, that they are often referred to simply as the Nicks.
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NewsRyman parts company with group logistics director Terry Maywood
Ryman retail group has parted company with group logistics director Terry Maywood after seven and a half years at the business.
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NewsTesco’s Broadbent: ‘I didn’t have to go but it’s a matter of principle’
Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent has emailed staff explaining his exit was evidence that “Tesco is fundamentally a company of principles”.
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OpinionComment: Etail Power List 2014 emphasises ecommerce evolution
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce shows the industry and its leaders are changing faster than ever.
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NewsRedundancies loom as Wilko puts head office staff into consultation
Value retailer Wilko has put 170 head office staff – a quarter of the total at its Worksop base – into a consultation likely to lead to job cuts.
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NewsInfographic: Etail Power List 2014 in numbers
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced – here are some interesting facts and figures from the list.
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OpinionBryan Roberts’ verdict: To win again Tesco must put shoppers before margin
Tesco would do very well to remember that market share should not be seen as an objective – it should be viewed as an outcome.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Debenhams and falling numbers of store staff
Retail news round-up on October 23, 2014:Tesco confirms it has overstated profits by £263m as chairman prepares to stand down, Debenhams profits slump 20%, Number of staff per store falls to record low
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AnalysisEtail Power List 2014: The etailers to watch in the coming year – part two
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced – here are some etailers to watch in the coming year.
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NewsFormer BFC chair Harold Tillman receives freedom of city on his birthday
Harold Tillman, former chair of the British Fashion Council, was granted the freedom of the City of London on his birthday this year.
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NewsAsda’s reduced aisle provides shopper with birthday cake inspiration
Asda shopper Terry McIlmail’s bargain-hunting ways provided the inspiration for his unusual, Great British Bake Off-worthy birthday cake.
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NewsNew boss Sutherland vows to make SuperGroup a global success story
Euan Sutherland will focus on internationalisation at SuperGroup, which has denied that COO Susanne Given may feel snubbed by his appointment.
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NewsHomebase to close a quarter of its stores as boss Paul Loft exits
Homebase boss Paul Loft is stepping down as the retailer seeks to reduce its number of stores by a quarter after a strategic review by parent Home Retail.
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NewsEuan Sutherland appointed SuperGroup chief executive
Former Co-op boss Euan Sutherland has been appointed group chief executive of fashion retailer SuperGroup.
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NewsOka Direct appoints Octavia Morley as chief executive
Furniture and interiors specialist Oka has appointed Octavia Morley as chief executive as it prepares for a new phase of growth.
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AnalysisAsos full-year results: What the analysts say
What the City is saying about Asos following its preliminary results
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NewsKingfisher names Marc Ténart as Véronique Laury's successor at Castorama
Marc Ténart will take over as chief executive of Castorama France following incumbent Véronique Laury’s promotion to the top job at Kingfisher.