All People articles – Page 254
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NewsRetail Diary: Honours for Asda and Screwfix in Directors’ Commando Challenge
Intrepid retailers from Asda and Screwfix were among the competitors in the Directors’ Commando Challenge at the Commando Training Centre in Devon.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Tesco names a UK finance director and Thorntons' boss exits
All change across the retail sector as Tesco appoints a new UK finance director and Thorntons’ loses its chief executive.
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NewsIceland reaps rewards of online return as annual sales reach £100m
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker revealed the grocer’s online operation is worth almost £100m a year in sales, two years after it was reintroduced.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Clarks and Arcadia
Retail news round-up on June 10, 2015: Clarks’ profits fall due to high street discounting and a survey ranks Tesco as the UK’s least favourite grocer.
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NewsWiggle poaches Amazon exec as it unveils marketing unit shake-up
Etailer Wiggle is poaching an Amazon executive to be its chief marketing and sales officer as part of a shake-up of its marketing division.
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OpinionNo better time than now for Morrisons’ Potts to put his foot on the pedal
The stars may be in alignment for Morrisons’ new leadership team to make a trolley dash for sales and gain ground on rivals.
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AnalysisIn the news: Home Retail’s new technology boss George Goley profiled
Why is the former Amazon technology executive a good fit to lead Home Retail’s digital and tech transformation?
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NewsMorrisons boss slashes prices of 200 everyday products
New Morrisons chief executive David Potts is to slash the price of 200 everyday products including bread, milk and butter.
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NewsBoots to cut 700 jobs and up focus on omnichannel
Boots plans to cut 700 back office roles as part of a major restructuring plan to make its business “fit for the future”, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHome Retail hires former Amazon executive for new CTO role
Home Retail has appointed Amazon’s former vice-president of technology George Goley to a newly created chief technology officer role.
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OpinionWhat can retailers learn about leadership from the recent Fifa scandal?
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has refused responsibility for allegations of misconduct under his leadership. But the buck must stop at the top.
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NewsSports Direct appoints 'acting' chief financial officer after 18-month gap
Sports Direct has finally appointed a chief financial officer after a year and a half, but the position is only an acting role.
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NewsFormer American Apparel boss receives restraining order from retailer
Fashion retailer American Apparel has been granted a restraining order against founder and former boss Dov Charney.
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NewsCosmetics retailer Douglas acquired by CVC Capital Partners
Private equity group CVC Capital Partners has acquired perfume and cosmetics retailer Douglas from Advent International.
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NewsTraditional loyalty schemes will ‘wither’ amid digital shift warns Cheshire
The rise of mobile digital technology and data is poised to transform the retail industry, former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire believes.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet appoints Darren Shapland as chairman
Former Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland will join etailer Notonthehighstreet.com as its new chairman later this month.
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NewsDublin department store Arnotts bought by Fitzwilliam Finance Partners
The battle for Irish department store Arnotts has come to an end after Fitzwilliam Finance Partners acquired its rival Apollo’s 50% stake.
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Report StoreThe Power List 2015
The Retail Week Power List 2015 unveils the 100 most influential people in retail
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NewsSports Direct reveals company profits ahead of expectations
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley said the business’s performance is running ahead of expectations, at the retailer’s AGM yesterday.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Apple, Mothercare and inflation
Retail news round-up on May 27, 2015: Apple creates new chief designer role, Mothercare branches to be refurbished and inflation expectations fall.