All Seb James articles
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NewsBoots has named its new managing director
The UK’s largest health and beauty retailer has announced that retail and operations director Anthony Hemmerdinger will take on the role of managing director when Seb James steps down.
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NewsBoots CEO has quit to join a European eye surgery chain
Boots boss Sebastian James, who has been running the company for the last six years, will leave in November.
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NewsPrime minister sets July 4 election date as Starmer calls for change
The UK is headed for an election on July 4, as both prime minister Rishi Sunak and opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer set out their parties’ stalls.
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NewsBoots CEO endorses Labour Party
Boots chief executive Seb James has endorsed the Labour Party and Sir Keir Starmer’s focus on the importance of looking after the high street.
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NewsBoots’ focus on value delivers strong Christmas performance
Boots’ focus on value has paid off this Christmas as it posted an 8.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the three months to November.
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NewsBoots boss: ‘This will be the most value Christmas ever’
Boots has unveiled its key Christmas trends, which include preparing for the “most value Christmas ever”.
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NewsBoots’ sales ‘bounce back’ as beauty and online revenues climb
Boots has recorded a strong uplift in sales across its stores and online operations as boss Seb James says the retailer “continues to bounce back strongly from the pandemic”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Back to full health – what would Boots need from a new owner?
While Boots’ strategy has led to the growth of certain categories over the pandemic, some areas of the business are suffering due to underinvestment. Retail Week examines what a potential new owner of the retailer would need to focus on in order to bring Boots back to full health.
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NewsBoots plans to axe 300 roles at Nottingham HQ
Boots is set to cut 300 jobs across various functions at its Nottingham head office as it grapples with “changing consumer behaviours” in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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AnalysisIs Boots boss Seb James right to be worried about a recession?
Boots boss Seb James has predicted a recession is on its way, but are his fears of an economic downturn well grounded?
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VideoWatch: Boots boss Seb James on wellness and investing in stores
Boots UK boss Seb James speaks to Retail Week at the unveiling of the health and beauty retailer’s new London flagship about expanding its offer and taking back market share from rivals.
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VideoWatch: Boots boss Seb James on winning back beauty relevance
Boots UK boss Seb James talks about his ambition to make the retailer the UK leader in beauty personalisation and building its brand portfolio.
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InterviewInterview: How Seb James will give Boots a makeover
With a new store format, an array of new brands and a team of in-store beauty experts, new boss Seb James is giving Boots a facelift
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AnalysisInfographic: Tesco cuts roles and Seb James moves on
Words and numbers, January 26, 2018: All change at Dixons Carphone, Tesco and Sainsbury’s announce restructures, Bonmarché’s results and Arcadia’s request to suppliers.
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OpinionOpinion: Seb James on why Amazon is not invulnerable
On July 11, Amazon trumpeted a retail event: Prime Day. We must all pause for a moment and marvel at the ability of this Seattle monolith to change the way that, 4,777 miles away, all of us now think about shopping.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Dixons boss on Brexit, Amazon and Tesco
After unveiling a jump in full-year profits, Dixons Carphone boss Seb James shared his views on Brexit, Amazon and the retailer’s recent tie-up with Tesco.
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NewsToday in retail: Seb James plugs into retail revolution
Not content with excellent Christmas sales, Dixons Carphone boss Seb James now wants to “redefine retail”.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2017: Seb James, Dixons Carphone
As the New Year nears, retail bosses tell Retail Week about their resolutions for 2017.
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VideoWatch: Seb James outlines his unique 'billion pound opportunity'
Dixons Carphone boss Seb James unveiled plans to expand the retailer’s services proposition KnowHow as retailers “sail into the unknown”.
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VideoWatch: Dixons Carphone’s Seb James on creating a new sort of retailer
Dixons Carphone was named The Gowling WLG Retailer of the Year at the Retail Week Awards with Oracle 2016. We speak to boss Seb James.