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In the news: Lululemon, chief executive, Laurent Potdevin profiled

2014-04-11T15:47:00Z

The new boss of Canadian yogawear specialist Lululemon stretched his legs on a trip to London for the opening of the retailer’s first UK store.
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In the news: Carpetright European operations director Nick Worthington profiled

2014-04-02T07:00:00Z

Former Dreams boss Nick Worthington will have to be wide awake to face tough trading conditions in his new role as Carpetright’s operations director for Europe.
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In the news: John Lewis Partnership chairman and new BRC chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield

2014-03-27T07:00:00Z

Former army officer and serving John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield continues his march in his new role as chairman of the BRC.
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In the news: Mothercare chief executive Mark Newton-Jones

2014-03-20T07:00:00Z

UPDATED: Mark Newton-Jones has today been appointed permanent chief executive of Mothercare. Retail Week profiled him when he was appointed interim chief executive in March.
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In the news: UPDATED Co-operative Group boss Euan Sutherland profiled

2014-03-11T11:08:00Z

Co-op Group boss Euan Sutherland sent shockwaves through the retail industry this morning as it emerged he has offered his resignation at the beleaguered retailer.
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In the news: Tesco group chief executive Philip Clarke profiled

2014-03-05T07:00:00Z

Tesco group chief executive Philip Clarke, a keynote speaker at Retail Week Live, last week unveiled plans to step up the pace of the grocer’s UK turnaround.
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In the news: Card Factory chairman Geoff Cooper profiled

2014-02-27T07:00:00Z

Card Factory is greeting a highly experienced new chairman in Geoff Cooper.
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In the news: Aurum chief executive Brian Duffy profiled

2014-02-19T13:36:00Z

New Aurum chief executive Brian Duffy hopes to give the jeweller added sparkle.
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In the news: Lenta chief executive Jan Dunning profiled

2014-02-11T14:11:00Z

Jan Dunning is feeling chipper. The Dutchman is in London to meet with institutions ahead of his Russian hypermarket chain Lenta’s IPO, which it confirmed last week.
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In the news: Mulberry chief executive Bruno Guillon

2014-02-07T10:05:00Z

The boss of Mulberry has had a tough two years at the helm and his plans to take the handbag brand more upmarket will be no easy task. By Gemma Goldfingle
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In the news: Cambridge Satchel Company's co-founder Julie Deane profiled

2014-01-30T07:00:00Z

The Cambridge Satchel Company’s co-founder has ambitious expansion plans at home and abroad after securing investment.
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In the news: Incoming Sainsbury's boss Mike Coupe profiled

2014-01-29T09:50:00Z

Incoming Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe will take over from Justin King in July. Retail Week takes a look at the physics graduate’s career so far and what makes him tick.
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In the news: Incoming Home Retail chief executive John Walden profiled

2014-01-17T13:47:00Z

When John Walden arrived at Argos as managing director two years ago this month he was a complete unknown in British retail.
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In the news: Harvey Nichols' new chief executive Stacey Cartwright profiled

2014-01-14T13:30:00Z

Harvey Nichols’ new chief executive will be expected to replicate the success she had in ecommerce and international expansion at Burberry.
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In the news: Incoming Conviviality Retail chairman David Adams profiled

2014-01-06T14:46:00Z

David Adams could be forgiven for shunning any thoughts of a dry January given his appointment this week as chairman of Conviviality Retail, owner of cut price off-licence chain Bargain Booze.
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In the news: Co-operative Group's review chair Lord Myners profiled

2013-12-12T14:20:00Z

From bust ups with Sir Philip Green to defending Sir Fred ‘the Shred’ Goodwin’s bonus, straight-talking Lord Paul Myners is not afraid of confrontation and is likely to unleash some fiery energy into the Co-operative’s reform as it new senior non-executive director.
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In the news: Cath Kidston chief executive Kenny Wilson profiled

2013-12-09T11:27:00Z

Cath Kidston chief executive Kenny Wilson beamed as he unveiled the homewares retailer’s new 7,070 sq ft store at 180 Piccadilly in London last week.
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In the news: Dixons UK logistics director Tim Allinson profiled

2013-12-06T07:00:00Z

Dixons UK logistics director Tim Allinson is in a chipper mood. He’s got his stock and staff in place for a busy Christmas in which the electricals retailer expects to sell one million tablets.
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In the news: Richer Sounds founder Julian Richer profiled

2013-11-28T07:00:00Z

The Richer Sounds founder has revealed his employees will inherit the business.
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In the news: Walmart’s incoming boss Doug McMillon profiled

2013-11-25T16:24:00Z

Doug McMillon was today revealed as the man to take on the world’s biggest retail job when he succeeds Walmart’s current president and chief executive Mike Duke.