All Profiles articles – Page 17

  • At your service: the
    Analysis

    DSGi: The gloves come off

    2008-11-13T11:52:00Z

    As he approaches the first anniversary of taking charge of DSGi, John Browett faces a mountain of problems. But as he tells Tim Danaher, if he can get the service right he is confident it can turn the corner.

  • Magnus Olsen
    Analysis

    H&M’s Magnus Olsson: Swede success

    2008-10-30T17:36:00Z

    H&M has transformed the UK fashion market. In a rare interview, UK boss Magnus Olsson tells Lisa Berwin the secret of its success and why the downturn could be an opportunity.

  • Lidl UK director Mar
    Analysis

    Martin Bailie: A Lidl goes a long way

    2008-10-09T10:05:00Z

    It’s been one of the biggest retail successes of the year, but Lidl has stayed silent — until now. In an exclusive interview, Lidl UK director Martin Bailie explains the secret of its success.

  • Malcolm Walker
    Analysis

    Malcolm Walker’s magic touch

    2008-09-04T11:06:00Z

    Malcolm Walker has defied critics with his turnaround of Iceland, but could he do the same with Woolworths? Jennifer Creevy meets him to discover what can be learnt from the chain’s recovery.

  • Kevin Whalley
    Analysis

    Kevin Whalley: Local flavour

    2008-05-15T16:07:00Z

    After quitting his high-flying job at Tesco, Kevin Whalley went back to basics as a Budgens owner. James Thompson meets him

  • McBride: determined
    Analysis

    Amazon’s Brian McBride: The king of the jungle

    2008-04-03T10:57:00Z

    As it approaches 10 years in the UK, Amazon still strikes fear into rivals. Lisa Berwin meets Amazon UK chief Brian McBride and finds out about the e-tailer’s plans for further UK expansion

  • Laying down the gaun
    Analysis

    Anthony Thompson: High targets for George

    2008-03-27T15:34:00Z

    Head of Asda’s clothing business Anthony Thompson intends to make George the UK’s biggest clothing retailer by 2011. James Thompson learns how he plans to get back on track

  • Analysis

    Angela Ahrendts: Seamless operation

    2006-07-17T14:08:00Z

    Burberry chief Angela Ahrendts will be getting the retailer in order