All Profiles articles – Page 3

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In the news: Asos's newly promoted chief operating officer Nick Beighton

2014-10-24T12:33:00Z

It’s a sign of the closeness of Asos’s top directors, the chief executive and finance boss, that they are often referred to simply as the Nicks.
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In the news: Kingfisher incoming boss Véronique Laury profiled

2014-09-10T11:40:00Z

Chic Frenchwoman Véronique Laury may not look like a traditional DIY retailer, but few know as much about the sector as her.
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In the news: M&S marketing director Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne profiled

2014-09-02T10:05:00Z

Marks & Spencer executive director of marketing and international Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne hopes to cook up a storm with a new food TV ad campaign, which is designed to be its most exciting in the 10 years since its famous ‘Not Just Any…’ series.
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In the news: Tesco's new customer fulfilment director profiled

2014-08-19T10:05:00Z

Tesco’s new customer fulfilment director Allan Lyall is charged with taking the grocer to the cutting edge of online customer service using tactics polished while at global online giant Amazon.
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In the news: American Golf interim boss Alan Fort profiled

2014-08-12T12:57:00Z

When it emerged last week that Alan Fort had taken the reins at American Golf temporarily, observers would be forgiven for wondering whether the golf specialist had issues to confront.
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In the news: Direct Golf founder John Andrew profiled

2014-08-05T10:15:00Z

John Andrew, founder of 20-store golfing specialist Direct Golf, received backing from an industry titan last week when Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct took an equity stake in the business.
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In the news: Ian McLeod, the man reportedly on the list for Morrisons' top job

2014-08-04T13:38:00Z

As reports emerge that former Halfords boss Ian McLeod is in the running for the Morrisons chief executive role, Retail Week takes a look at his career.
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In the news: Debenhams incoming chief financial officer Matt Smith profiled

2014-07-29T08:51:00Z

Mothercare’s Matt Smith was given one of the top jobs in retail finance over the weekend when he was unveiled as the new chief financial officer of Debenhams.
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In the news: Tesco's new boss Dave Lewis profiled

2014-07-21T10:37:00Z

Dave Lewis has a huge job on his hands - not only is he taking the helm at the UK’s biggest retailer, he is inheriting a business struggling to turn itself around in the face of the most challenging conditions grocers have faced for 40 years.
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In the news: Kiddicare's new boss Chris Yates profiled

2014-07-16T15:02:00Z

Kiddicare boss Chris Yates is no stranger to turning around a struggling retailer but his new role is unlikely to be child’s play.
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In the news: Tesco's new finance boss Alan Stewart

2014-07-10T13:53:00Z

The departure of Marks & Spencer finance supremo Alan Stewart looks as if it came as unpleasant surprise to the food and fashion giant.
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In the news: BrightHouse’s incoming chairman Henry Staunton

2014-07-08T14:47:00Z

Despite sitting on the boards of some of the UK’s largest Plcs, BrightHouse’s new chairman Henry Staunton likes to keep a low profile.
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In the news: Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent profiled

2014-07-03T11:55:00Z

The Tesco chairman faced harsh words at the grocer’s AGM last week, but he remains committed to a considered, long-term approach.
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In the news: Tiger UK managing director Philip Bier profiled

2014-06-24T10:53:00Z

Tiger UK managing director Philip Bier may have been a novice when he started the business in 2005 but he has certainly earned his stripes nine years on.
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Retail Week Power List 2014: Aldi, Morrisons and Ao.com profiled

2014-06-17T16:52:00Z

Aldi, Ao.com and Morrisons have all featured heavily in the news over the last year, and make this year’s Power List top 100.
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In the news: JD Sports executive chairman Peter Cowgill profiled

2014-06-02T14:27:00Z

JD Sports raised eyebrows last week when it revealed the immediate departure of its chief executive Barry Bown and said it had no plans to replace him.
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In the news: Carpetright's new boss Wilf Walsh profiled

2014-05-21T12:34:00Z

Wilf Walsh has been appointed chief executive of floorcoverings giant Carpetright as part of a wide-ranging management overhaul.
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In the news: Walgreens chief executive Greg Wasson profiled

2014-05-20T15:36:00Z

Greg Wasson, president and chief executive of US drugstore giant Walgreens, is preparing the company for one of the largest mergers in recent years.
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In the news: IPO candidate Blue Inc's incoming chairman Richard Rose

2014-04-28T14:42:00Z

IPO candidate Blue Inc swapped one Rose for another as Ao.com chairman Richard replaced Sir Stuart as chairman.
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In the news: Home Retail's new retail and customer ops director profiled

2014-04-28T07:00:00Z

Steve Carson has come a long way in less than seven years at Home Retail Group.