All Tesco articles – Page 225
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NewsTesco fresh foods chief Colin Holmes quits
One of Tesco’s rising stars announced his resignation yesterday, in the same week that Sir Terry Leahy stepped down and international chief Philip Clarke was named his successor.
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NewsSir Terry Leahy, the visionary who transformed Tesco
With his constant focus on the customer, Sir Terry is hailed for turning Tesco into a global operation
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NewsUncertainty hits food and general retailers
The week in retail was dominated by the surprise announcement of Sir Terry Leahy’s plans to retire as chief executive of Tesco next March. Tesco shares fell more than 2% on Tuesday as the City digested the news, but analysts were happy with the appointment of Tesco veteran Phil Clarke ...
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AnalysisHow to combat staff football fever
Managing shift requests for time off is a challenge during the World Cup.
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NewsTesco signals global push with Philip Clarke’s promotion
The international chief’s appointment points to a step up in grocer’s global growth
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NewsSuccessor Philip Clarke ‘cut from the same cloth’ as fellow Liverpudlian Sir Terry Leahy
Philip Clarke, who will become only the sixth Tesco chief executive in the company’s 80-year history when he takes the helm next year, has been picked to succeed Sir Terry Leahy for his “wide experience, drive and energy”.
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NewsTough challenges that have to be faced by Tesco’s Philip Clarke
Tesco’s seamless succession planning has been lauded by the City as a success, but analysts warn that incoming chief executive Philip Clarke has a tough job ahead of him.
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NewsAsda claims Price Guarantee will be as revolutionary as Clubcard
Asda has claimed that its Price Guarantee will go down as a “moment in history” with the capability to become as important a part of its business as Clubcard is for Tesco.
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OpinionSir Terry Leahy: one of retail’s all-time greats
Cast your mind back to February 1997. Tesco had just taken top spot in the grocery rankings, but at about 20%, its market share was only 2 percentage points above Sainsbury’s.
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New Reliance team charged with doubling business in 5 years
Reliance Retail has hired an expert retail management team from Thailand and Europe to spearhead its retail business.“The company has hired a team of 35 senior executives from various retail giants like Tesco Lotus of Thailand, European retail giant Morrisons and the US retailer Walmart. It will work under Gwyn ...
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Opinion
End of an era
Sir Terry Leahy’s retirement plans are a shock - put simply, he has been the greatest retailer of his generation
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NewsSir Terry Leahy to retire from Tesco in March 2011 and Philip Clarke to take over
Sir Terry Leahy is to retire from Tesco in March 2011.
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AnalysisRetailers root for England
As the World Cup approaches, retailers are busy planning their own match tactics to draw the crowds and tap the lift in consumer sentiment the tournament brings.
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AnalysisJobs that can make a difference
A career in ethical retailing can be demanding but rewarding
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NewsDavid Cameron hosts retail leaders for chat at Chequers
Prime Minister David Cameron invited some of retail’s biggest hitters to Chequers on Sunday, giving hope to store chiefs that the new coalition Government takes retail’s role in the economy seriously.
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AnalysisThere’s a brand new world in store
Rebranding is often written off as no more than an expensive new logo. But when executed properly, the exercise can put a spotlight on real business change, as Joanna Perry discovers
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NewsSir Terry Leahy pockets £5.2m
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy was paid £5.2m in salary, bonus and shares last year.
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NewsTesco staff to receive record shares payout
Staff at Tesco will be rewarded today with their share of a £105m bonus pot in the grocery giant’s biggest ever shares scheme.
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OpinionProperty on the board
The crossover of retailers and landlords on each other’s boards can only be a good thing.
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AnalysisThe price is right?
Despite topline inflation being high, an expected period of low shop price inflation could be painful for food retailers

















