All People articles – Page 395
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The Pier makes redundancies at head office
The Pier has made almost half its head office staff redundant after falling into administration last week.
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Oxford Street festival attracts 2 million shoppers
More than 2 million shoppers flooded London's West End this weekend taking advantage of big retail discounts and a traffic-free Regent Street and Oxford Street in the run-up to Christmas, it was claimed today.
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Ex-Kroll chief David Buchler circles Woolworths
David Buchler, former chairman of the European division of turnaround specialist Kroll, has emerged as the latest potential bidder for Woolworths.
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Shop Direct's Mark Newton-Jones: On the double
It’s been an exciting three years for Shop Direct Group chief Mark Newton-Jones, since Littlewoods’ merger with rival GUS. Lisa Berwin finds out how the turnaround is progressing.
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Theo Paphitis pulls out of Woolworths bid
Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis has pulled out of bidding for variety store group Woolworths, which was placed in administration last week.
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Wal-Mart overseas chief to take helm after Scott
Wal-Mart’s board of directors has elected head of overseas operations Mike Duke to succeed Lee Scott as president and chief executive in a move that signals its intention to continue with its overseas expansion programme.
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Gordon Brown promises help for Woolworths staff
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has vowed to provide support for Woolworths staff threatened with redundancy.
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Sally Bailey, White Stuff: The right stuff
White Stuff has so far bucked the downturn with storming results and chief Sally Bailey wants to keep it that way. She tells Amy Shields why the tough market needn’t mean growth has to stop.
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Employment minister relaxed about retail job losses despite Woolworths' collapse
Employment minister Tony McNulty has adopted an indifferent stance on the prospect of hundreds of thousands of retail job losses as the downturn bites.
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Kookai appoints Matthieu Dietsch as UK managing director
Fashion retailer Kookai has appointed Matthieu Dietsch as managing director of its UK business.
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Kookai appoints Matthieu Dietsch as UK managing director
Fashion retailer Kooka has appointed Matthieu Dietsch as managing director of its UK business.
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Mike Duke to succeed Lee Scott as Wal-Mart chief
Mike Duke, head of Wal-Mart’s international division, is to replace Lee Scott as president and chief executive of the world’s biggest retailer next February.
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Sir Terry Leahy: Retailers' vital role in regeneration
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy believes retailers have a vital role to play in regenerating areas – even in the downturn. He shows Jennifer Creevy how his native Liverpool has benefited.
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Up to 250 jobs at risk at Halfords
Motor accessories retailer Halfords is to make up to 250 job cuts at head office and in stores as it seeks cost savings.
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George Davies to focus on S’porter after Per Una
Fashion guru George Davies will concentrate on his S’porter football chain business after revealing this week that he will step down from his role as part-time chairman of Per Una at the end of December.
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Selfridges appoints former Woolworths FD
Selfridges has appointed former Woolworths finance director to the same role at the department store.
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Phase Eight chief executive leaves
Phase Eight chief executive Simon Rider has left the fashion retailer.
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Neal's Yard Remedies appoints new marketing director
Health and beauty retailer Neal’s Yard Remedies has appointed Shirin Valipour as director of marketing as it steps up its expansion plans.
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George Davies to stand down from Per Una
Fashion legend George Davies is to retire as part-time chairman of Marks & Spencer’s flagship Per Una business at the end of December.