All Appointments articles – Page 55
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NewsJJB appoints former La Senza director as interim chief executive
Embattled sports retailer JJB Sports is understood to have appointed former La Senza commercial director Beverley Williams as interim chief executive following the sudden departure of Keith Jones on Friday.
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NewsThe Hut considers Sir Terry Leahy for chairmanship
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy could become chairman of online retail group The Hut.
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NewsAnalysis: Jacques Vert Group - Merger creates new strategy
The newly created group has a busy year ahead as it bids for share of its specialist market.
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OpinionComment: Halfords gears up for the future
It is a cruel irony that the week that Bradley Wiggins became the first Brit to win the Tour de France, the boss of the biggest bike seller in the country was handed his P45.
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OpinionThe pound stores look quids in for growth
The addition of industry veteran Andrew Higginson to the board of Poundland and Monday’s news that 99p Stores has posted an uplift in profits is further evidence of the maturing status of the single-price sector.
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AnalysisIn the news: Morrisons new chairman Andrew Higginson profiled
Andrew Higginson has been hired as the new Morrisons chairman and at the same time he has stepped down as Poundland chairman.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Putting the wow into Marks & Spencer’s womenswear
New fashion chiefs John Dixon and Belinda Earl will need to do more than stock more sleeved dresses.
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OpinionComment: City cautious of Marks & Spencer appointments
The fall in Marks & Spencer’s share price following last week’s update and AGM shows that the retailer has some way to go to convince the City that it is on track.
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X5 Retail Group chief executive resigns
Leading grocery retailer X5 Retail Group has disclosed that Andrei Gusev has resigned as chief executive. However, he will continue to work with the company in an advisory capacity.Board member Stephan DuCharme will assume Gusev’s role on a temporary basis. The change came at the same time as the retailer ...
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NewsNew design boss Low to join Asda later this year
Marks & Spencer buying and design director Helen Low is to join Asda as its new general manager for design at George in October.
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NewsCo-operative Food chief executive takes up role
The Co-operative Food’s new chief executive Steve Murrells takes up the role today.
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NewsPoundstretcher boss drafts in former Peacocks colleagues
Poundstretcher boss Richard Kirk has hired five former senior executives from Peacocks, the retailer he used to lead until it went into administration in January.
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NewsSelfridges' finance boss moves to Harrods
Selfridges’ group finance director John Edgar has jumped ship to join rival Harrods.
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NewsCath Kidston boosts top team with double hire
Fashion and homewares retailer Cath Kidston has further strengthened its management team by hiring Levi’s senior vice-president of global supply chain Geert Peeters.
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OpinionBostock exit opens way for fresh focus on style at M&S
After months of damaging speculation, Marks & Spencer has finally disclosed that general merchandise boss Kate Bostock is to leave the business.
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NewsBrightHouse bolsters team for online push
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has appointed a new marketing boss and is on the hunt for its first head of ecommerce as it ramps up its online offer.
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NewsPoundland hires Tesco director Higginson as chairman
Poundland has hired Tesco director Andrew Higginson as non-executive chairman.
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NewsAsos boss brushes off Bostock rumours
Asos chief executive Nick Robertson insists he is not looking for a managing director, a role M&S outgoing clothing boss Kate Bostock was widely tipped to be in the running for.
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NewsMothercare hires turnaround specialist as interim chief financial officer
Mothercare has hired Blacks finance boss Dominic Lavelle as interim chief financial officer.
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NewsBlacks raids Cotswold for new managing director
Blacks has raided rival Cotswold Outdoor for its managing director, a new role for the JD Sports owned retailer, Retail Week has learned.