All People articles – Page 257
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OpinionChange at the top of retail breeds fear at the bottom
People and strategy are changing across the retail sector. How can directors ensure the process is as smooth as possible?
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Coupe’s legal wrangle to drag on after second adjournment
The Egyptian legal saga involving Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe will drag on after a court hearing to appeal his conviction was adjourned for a second time on Sunday.
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NewsRoyal baby to boost profits for London's West End retailers
The birth of the Princess is likely to boost West End retailers’ profits as tourists visit the capital
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OpinionWhy I took time out from retail to stand as a general election candidate
Independent retailer Ian Middleton ran for the Green Party during the election, he explains why he chose the party.
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NewsEx-Sainsbury's boss Justin King also faces prosecution in Egyptian saga
Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King faces prosecution in Egypt in a fresh twist to the saga that has engulfed the grocer’s doomed expansion into north Africa.
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NewsLow level of customer debt reflects turn in economy, says N Brown boss Angela Spindler
N Brown’s lowest level of customers in arrears is a sign of a turn in the economy, said N Brown chief executive Angela Spindler.
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NewsBonmarché replaces chairman with ex-House of Fraser boss John Coleman
Bonmarché chairman Tim Mason has stepped down from the retailer and will be replaced by former House of Fraser boss John Coleman.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Coupe sentenced to two years in Egyptian jail
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has been sentenced to two years in an Egyptian jail after being dragged into a bizarre embezzlement case.
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NewsJaeger reshuffles top team and appoints former Bank boss as trading director
Former Bank managing director Gwynn Milligan has been appointed trading director at Jaeger as part of an executive team shake-up.
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NewsEx-Morrisons chief Philips gets £1m bonus as part of £3.2m pay-off
Former Morrisons boss Dalton Philips has been handed a £1m bonus for his final year in charge of the grocer, despite being axed following a slump in sales and profits.
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NewsDunelm chairman Geoff Cooper to be replaced by non-exec Andy Harrison
Dunelm chairman Geoff Cooper is stepping down after more than 10 years, to be replaced by non-executive director Andy Harrison.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Dunhumby, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on April 28, 2015: Former Morrisons chief to get further £1.1m payoff, Dunhumby ends US joint venture, M&S to unveil Lulu Kennedy collection, and more.
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NewsHouse of Fraser appoints Colin Elliot as new chief financial officer
House of Fraser has named its new chief financial officer and the present incumbent is to step down after 13 years in the role.
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AnalysisGrocery Watch: Keep track of all the management changes across the sector
A tumultuous year for the UK grocery market has led to a number of changes at the top as retailers seek to restructure their management teams. Retail Week’s Grocery Watch keeps track of all the biggest moves.
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NewsFormer Next finance director David Keens to join Sainsbury's board
The former group finance director of Next, David Keens, is to join the board of supermarket giant Sainsbury’s as a non-executive director.
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NewsPhase Eight mulls expanding to include homewares and jewellery
Phase Eight is eyeing plans to expand its brand offering to include homeware and jewellery thanks to expertise from its new owners.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online retail staff scheduling programme RotaGeek
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Rotageek is in the spotlight.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Tesco’s long road to recovery
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Tesco reporting its statutory pre-tax loss of £6.38bn from the year to the end of February.
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NewsJacques Vert Group names new CEO and ex-SuperGroup CFO joins
Jacques Vert boss Teresa Tideman is stepping down and former SuperGroup chief financial officer Shaun Wills is joining the retailer.
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OpinionComment: Retail’s unique vitality is due to its diversity
The diverse and inclusive mix of staff and shoppers that makes the retail industry so exciting is worth protecting across the sector.