All People articles – Page 317
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NewsCo-op's former chief executive Euan Sutherland receives £1m payoff
The former Co-operative boss Euan Sutherland is to receive a £1m payoff after quitting as chief executive after only 10 months.
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NewsTesco chairman on grocer's new chief executive: 'We needed a fresh perspective'
Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent said that the grocer needed a “fresh perspective” to move forward and that incoming chief executive Dave Lewis will build on what Philip Clarke has started.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke steps down as grocer warns on profits
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke is stepping down after a profit warning and will be replaced by Unilever personal care president Dave Lewis.
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InterviewQ&A: Coast's global digital and strategy director Jess Shepherd
Jess Shepherd, global digital and strategy director of Coast talks to Retail Week her proudest achievement and the England rugby team.
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NewsNick Bubb’s verdict: Sports Direct - challenging targets?
Mike Ashley is keen to encourage Sports Direct staff to work even harder to hit the company’s EBITDA target, but is this year’s target that challenging?
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NewsKiddicare owner confident in revival and defends store closure plans
Kiddicare’s new owner Endless remains confident it can restore the maternity retailer to health and has defended store closure proposals.
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AnalysisIn the news: Kiddicare's new boss Chris Yates profiled
Kiddicare boss Chris Yates is no stranger to turning around a struggling retailer but his new role is unlikely to be child’s play.
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NewsHobbs appoints John Lewis's Meg Lustman as chief executive
Womenswear retailer Hobbs has hired John Lewis fashion buying director Meg Lustman as chief executive, filling the role left vacant by Nicky Dulieu.
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NewsSainsbury’s AGM welcomes rival Philip Clarke in name only
At Justin King’s final AGM last week a questions came from one of the grocer’s shareholders, who shared his name with Tesco boss Philip Clarke.
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NewsSports Direct's Mike Ashley withdraws from new bonus scheme
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has withdrawn from the Bonus Share Scheme this month, following pressure from the City.
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NewsKiddicare's stores to close as ex-Jessops director takes the helm
Kiddicare’s physical stores are “highly likely” to be shuttered under new owner Endless, which has appointed a former Jessops director to run the business.
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NewsMatthew Hancock handed retail brief amid cabinet reshuffle
Matt Hancock has been given the retail brief at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) amid the cabinet reshuffle.
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OpinionComment: Argos’s digital hub feels like an energised start-up
When people think of Argos, that bastion of the high street, what usually comes to mind? I’d wager that laminated catalogues and small pens are uppermost in most people’s minds.
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NewsWhite Stuff appoints Practicology boss Martin Newman as non-executive director
White Stuff has appointed Practicology chief executive Martin Newman as a non-executive director with effect from September 1.
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AnalysisWho is The Co-operative Pharmacy's surprise bidder Sir Anwar Pervez?
As Sir Anwar Pervez emerges as the frontrunner to buy the Co-op’s pharmacy business for about £600m, Retail Week takes a look at the wholesale tycoon.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership Sir Charlie Mayfield awarded honorary degree
John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield has been awarded an honorary degree of doctor of science from the University of Reading.
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NewsBurberry investors oppose Christopher Bailey's pay package
Burberry investors have voted against chief executive Christopher Bailey’s pay and perks package, worth more than £20m, at today’s annual general meeting.
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NewsMorrisons appoints new brand and communications director
Morrisons has appointed former Thomas Cook marketing chief Mike Hoban to the new role of brand and communications director.
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AnalysisIn the news: Tesco's new finance boss Alan Stewart
The departure of Marks & Spencer finance supremo Alan Stewart looks as if it came as unpleasant surprise to the food and fashion giant.
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NewsMarks & Spencer chief finance officer Alan Stewart to join Tesco
Marks & Spencer chief finance officer Alan Stewart is stepping down from the retailer to join Tesco.