All People articles – Page 323
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NewsSainsbury’s staff realise that King has left the building
Sainsbury’s new chief excecutive Mike Coupe was in for a rude awakening after a staff member mistook him for Justin King.
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InterviewQ&A: Nisa finance director, Simon Webster
Simon Webster, finance director of Nisa tells Retail Week about his love of Hamley’s and advice for those starting out in retail.
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NewsDixons Carphone reaches agreement to save jobs of 800 Phones 4u staff
Dixons Carphone is to save the jobs of 800 Phones 4u staff, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNew Look hires former Asda and Matalan boss Paul Mason as non-exec chairman
Fashion retailer New Look has appointed Paul Mason, the former Asda and Matalan chief executive, as its non-executive chairman.
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NewsTributes paid to El Corte Inglés chairman Isidoro Alvarez, who has died
Tributes have been paid to El Corte Inglés chairman Isidoro Alvarez, who died at the weekend aged 79.
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InterviewInterview: Sir Stuart Rose on start-ups, food retail and sustainability
As he prepares to join the House of Lords, the former M&S boss speaks to Retail Week.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop raids Co-op and Thorntons for senior roles
The Original Factory Shop has raided the Co-operative and Thorntons for its new chief financial officer and brand and customer director.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Will Adderley is back at the helm of Dunelm
The sudden departure of Nick Wharton of chief executive at Dunelm came as a surprise to many, but gives a clear idea of the future direction of the company.
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OpinionBlog: What does a multichannel supply chain mean for store staff?
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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AnalysisPeople: Argos and Tesco active in the August retail job market
Apart from Argos and Tesco, August was a predictably low-key month in the retail jobs market as attention turned to school holidays and summer vacations.
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NewsWill Adderley returns to chief executive role at Dunelm as profits rise
Dunelm founding family member Will Adderley has become chief executive again following the resignation of Nick Wharton.
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NewsAo.com’s Yossi Erdman reveals his electric vocal talents
Electricals etailer Ao.com’s head of brand and social media Yossi Erdman has been rumbled as the MC for Israel’s Strictly Come Dancing.
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NewsTesco restructures marketing teams under customer boss Jill Easterbrook
Tesco has restructured its marketing team in a bid to simplify the department and place the focus on the customer.
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NewsKingfisher's incoming boss Laury: “I know the business, I know the industry and I know the people”
Incoming Kingfisher boss Véronique Laury is confident she can successfully lead the group, stating, “I know the business, I know the industry and I know the people”.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Kingfisher’s changing of the guard
A change of chief executive has tended to be seen as a sign of bad news in retailing lately, so why has Kingfisher’s share price risen today?
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AnalysisKingfisher's first half and management change: What the analysts say
Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire is to stand down and be replaced internally by Castorama head Véronique Laury. Retail Week examines the analyst reaction
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AnalysisAnalysis: Departing Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire's legacy
As Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire prepares to step down after seven years as group chief executive, Retail Week looks at his legacy.
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OpinionComment: All change at Kingfisher – and all change in retail's boardrooms
The impending departure of Kingfisher chief executive Sir Ian Cheshire is the latest instance of dramatic change in retail boardrooms.
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AnalysisIn the news: Kingfisher incoming boss Véronique Laury profiled
Chic Frenchwoman Véronique Laury may not look like a traditional DIY retailer, but few know as much about the sector as her.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose: Scottish 'Yes' vote could mean return to economic uncertainty
Sir Stuart Rose has become the latest big-name retailer to stand up for the Union as the crunch vote on Scotland’s independence nears.