All Appointments articles – Page 54
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NewsThe Co-op raids Asda and Tesco for new senior trio
The Co-operative Food has made a raft of senior appointments after poaching directors from Asda and Tesco.
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NewsJack Wills chief operating officer hire sparks sale speculation
Young fashion chain Jack Wills has hired former Vodafone marketing boss Wendy Becker as its chief operating officer, a new role for the retailer.
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NewsDwell appoints first multichannel boss
Furniture retailer Dwell has appointed Peter McKenna as its first director of multichannel.
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OpinionComment: New appointments at BRC should make a strong team
The news today that KPMG’s Helen Dickinson has been appointed as the BRC’s new director-general will be met with surprise in some quarters – many had expected a retailer to fill the shoes of incumbent Stephen Robertson.
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NewsIan Cheshire to chair BRC as new chief appointed
KPMG head of retail Helen Dickinson and Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire are to become the new leaders of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsBest Buy appoints chief executive as takeover talks stall
US electricals retailer Best Buy has appointed turnaround specialist Hubert Joly as its new chief executive.
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NewsBlue Inc begins widespread overseas expansion
Blue Inc, the value fashion retailer chaired by Sir Stuart Rose, is gearing up for widespread international expansion as its Officers Club business helps propel UK growth.
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Real appoints chief executive for domestic and international business
Metro Group-owned hypermarket chain Real has appointed Didier Fleury as its new chief executive for domestic and international business, Lebensmittel Zeitung has reported.Fleury was previously chief operating officer at the company. The former banner director for Real Germany, Roland Neuwald, remains with the company as sales director, replacing Bernd Mediger ...
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Esprit appoints new chief executive officer
Listed clothing retailer Esprit has appointed Jose Manuel Martínez Gutiérrez as its new chief executive officer.The appointment, effective from the end of September, comes after the resignations in June of Esprit’s chief executive Ronald van der Vis and chairman Hans-Joachim Körber.Martínez was most recently group director of distribution and operations ...
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OpinionComment: Olympic Games legacy should extend to the high street
Ennis, Wiggins and Farah – just three of the names that will enter sporting folklore after the stunning success of Great Britain’s first home Olympics since 1948.
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AnalysisProfile: Beverley Williams, interim chief executive, JJB Sports
The low-profile former boss of La Senza brings a wealth of experience to ailing JJB Sports as it aims to close the gap on rival Sports Direct.
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NewsMaplin managing director Dave Whittle exits
Maplin managing director Dave Whittle has exited the retailer after 15 years at the chain.
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AnalysisProfile: Dennis Millard, interim executive chairman, Halfords
The interim executive chairman of Halfords assumes former boss David Wild’s responsibilities at a challenging time.
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NewsCastorama’s Christian Mazauric to take on B&Q finance director role
B&Q has hired a new finance director as James Skelton moves to a group role.
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NewsAnalysis: Fortnum & Mason focus on growth
The appointment of a new chief executive should boost the retailer’s online and overseas targets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: JJB Sports in battle to avoid relegation
The sportswear retailer is in a parlous state with sales in decline, and it is in need of further refinancing.
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NewsHMV boss Simon Fox exits as Jessops' Trevor Moore takes the post
HMV chief executive Simon Fox has stood down from the retailer and will be replaced by former Jessops boss Trevor Moore.
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NewsJohn Lewis director Andrea O'Donnell departs
John Lewis commercial director Andrea O’Donnell is to depart the retailer to join Hong Kong department store Lane Crawford.
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NewsTheo Paphitis strengthens senior management team
Theo Paphitis has strengthened his senior management team across his Ryman, Boux Avenue and newly acquired Robert Dyas brands.
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NewsSelfridges hires two new directors
Premium department store Selfridges has appointed Brian Hannon as director of food and restaurants and also promoted Mark Raban to finance director for Selfridges and sister company Brown Thomas.