All People articles – Page 256
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Co-op and Farfetch
Retail news round-up on May 13, 2015: Tesco to close remaining Homeplus stores, Farfetch acquires Browns and Co-op promises to amend its board election process.
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AnalysisQ2 trading conditions survey: Share your views on experience
As part of its Retail 2015 report, Retail Week is carrying out four sentiment analyses to gauge how retail chiefs’ views on trading shift throughout the year.
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AnalysisWhat will the appointment of Business Secretary Sajid Javid mean for retail?
Sajid Javid does not fit the Conservative stereotype and is expected to make big waves as he takes up the Business Secretary role previously held by Vince Cable.
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NewsBRC calls for Government to maintain business rates review momentum
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on the new Government to maintain momentum with a review of the controversial business rates system.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five priorities for Tesco UK's new boss Matt Davies
Halfords boss Matt Davies takes the reins of Tesco on Monday, the latest addition to Dave Lewis’ new team. Retail Week examines his top priorities.
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NewsElection: Retail chiefs including Paphitis and Walker welcome Tory majority
Retail bosses have welcomed the stability of the general election outcome as the Conservatives head towards a slim majority.
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NewsPets at Home people director Ryan Cheyne leaves for Rentalcars.com
Pets at Home people director Ryan Cheyne is to leave after 10 years at the specialist retailer.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Morrisons' Potts aims to stop shoppers voting with feet
Morrisons recently elected to change their leader, but Dave Potts needs to come up with something insightful to get customers to vote for him.
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NewsTesco hires former Kingfisher exec Bruce Marsh for UK finance director role
Tesco has hired Bruce Marsh, the former managing director of Kingfisher’s Future Homes initiative, to head finances for the supermarket’s UK operation.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Apple and Net-a-Porter
Retail news round-up on May 7, 2015: Tesco poaches Kingfisher strategy director for finance role; Apple’s retail director best paid female boss in US, and Net-a-Porter to launch shoppable social network.
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NewsThe Retail Cabinet: We pick the industry's political dream team
Retail Week compiles its alternative cabinet: their leadership qualities and knack for understanding what Brits really want mean these retail names might be a better bet than many MPs.
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NewsMorrisons hires B&Q's Darren Blackhurst as group commercial director
Morrisons has hired B&Q commercial director and former Matalan chief executive Darren Blackhurst as group commercial director.
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OpinionComment: Don’t write off Sainsbury’s, despite its full-year losses
Sainsbury’s has reported a £72m loss but its investment in online and experienced management team will hold the grocer in good stead.
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GalleryIn pictures: Mothercare, Made.com, Asda and more cash in on the royal baby
Retailers have launched a wave of products to celebrate the birth of royal baby Princess Charlotte. Here are some of the best.
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News'Business as usual' for Sainsbury's boss Coupe despite Egypt legal saga
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has insisted it is “business as usual” despite having a two-year Egyptian jail term hanging over his head.
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NewsGame poaches House of Fraser chief financial officer Mark Gifford
Game has poached House of Fraser chief financial officer Mark Gifford in order to replace its departing finance boss Benedict Smith.
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NewsSuperGroup on track to deliver profit of between £60m and £65m for the year
Fashion retailer SuperGroup has said it is on track to meet its profit guidance of between £60m and £65m for its latest financial year.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Jaeger and House of Fraser
Retail news round-up on May 6, 2015: Two more non-exec directors to leave Tesco; Jaeger ex-owner criticises new management; House of Fraser stocks sports hijabs.
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NewsTesco's audit committee chairman Ken Hanna to stand down in June
The chairman of Tesco’s audit committee, Ken Hanna, will leave the supermarket giant this summer as its board shake-up continues.
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InterviewQ&A: Touker Suleyman on joining Dragons’ Den and rebranding Ghost
Fashion guru Touker Suleyman lifts the lid on joining Dragons’ Den and turning around his brands Ghost and Hawes & Curtis.