All Appointments articles – Page 55
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NewsJacques Vert hires ex-Disney director as multichannel boss
Jacques Vert has hired former Disney Stores joint managing director John Hobson as its new multichannel director.
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NewsSainsbury’s online director role expanded to spur digital growth
Sainsbury’s has expanded the remit of online director Jon Rudoe to encompass digital growth in new channels.
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Carrefour appoints Eric Uzan to head Italian operation
Carrefour has appointed Eric Uzan to head its Italian operation, effective from April 2.Uzan has been working for the group for more than a decade. He oversaw the development of the Americas region and, more recently, worked in Indonesia, where the French retailer spun off its operation last year.The appointment ...
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NewsWaitrose poaches Ocado executive to become omnichannel boss
Waitrose has poached a senior Ocado executive to become its first head of omnichannel delivery as the grocer aims to offer a seamless customer experience across all of its channels.
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NewsN Brown boss Alan White takes non-executive role at Direct Wines
N Brown chief executive Alan White has been appointed to the board of Direct Wines as a non-executive director.
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NewsTechnology firm Itim appoints Maplin’s John Lovering as chairman
Maplin chairman John Lovering has been appointed as chairman of retail technology and services firm Itim.
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Amazon appoints vice-president of European operation
Amazon has appointed Ezequiel Szafir to the role of vice-president of its European operation.Szafir has been managing director of Spanish clothing retailer Cortefiel since 2009 and will take up his position at the end of March.The appointment is aimed at reinforcing the online giant’s position in Europe. It also hints ...
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NewsKingfisher names Andrew Livingston as new Screwfix boss
B&Q owner Kingfisher has named Andrew Livingston as the chief executive of its Screwfix trade business.
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OpinionComment: How the economic climate is influencing CEO career moves
Against the context of a continuing tough trading environment, the UK high street saw almost one shop close every hour in 2012.
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NewsAquascutum appoints new chief operating officer to head UK business
Luxury fashion retailer Aquascutum has drafted in former Juicy Couture finance director Mark Taylor to lead its UK business.
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NewsFormer Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy joins MetaPack board
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has been appointed to the board of delivery specialist MetaPack.
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NewsFormer Game boss Ian Shepherd joins retail executive search firm Barracuda
Former Game chief executive Ian Shepherd is to take up a role at headhunter Barracuda Search to lead its new digital division.
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NewsMonsoon hires George at Asda’s Kevin Rusling as international director
Monsoon Accessorize has poached former George at Asda and Marks & Spencer executive Kevin Rusling as its international director.
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NewsAmazon hires former Asda director Rob McWilliam as finance boss
Amazon has hired former Asda director Rob McWilliam as its UK finance director as the etail giant’s balance sheet remains under the microscope.
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NewsTesco poaches Facebook and Sainsbury’s executives to lead digital growth
Tesco has poached former Facebook and Sainsbury’s executives to spearhead the growth of its digital entertainment arm into music and ebooks.
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NewsThe Co-operative hires Rebecca Skitt as new group HR director
The Co-operative has hired former Unilever and Barclays executive Rebecca Skitt as its new group human resources director.
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NewsMorrisons appoints new customer director Crawford Davidson
Morrisons has appointed former Tesco and Boots executive Crawford Davidson as customer director to bolster its marketing team.
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NewsWiggle appoints Lovefilm boss Jim Buckle as chief financial officer
Wiggle has appointed Lovefilm managing director Jim Buckle as its new chief financial officer and is due to take up the role in April further bolstering the bikes etailer’s management team.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Gap’s focus on product brings back US shoppers
Gap’s US turnaround continues its upward trajectory. Gap reported net sales for the year ending February 2 reached $15.65bn (£9.7bn), compared with $14.55bn (£9bn) for full-year 2011.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The makeover that put SuperGroup back in fashion
Less than a year ago the retailer was a laughing stock in the City after its own ‘Black Friday’. While analysts still have niggles, SuperGroup is very much back on track.