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AnalysisRetail Power List 2008: 80-100
80 Alan Giles, chairman, Fat Face2007 RANK: 51One of the industry’s most recognised figures, the former HMV chief executive is now firmly established as chairman of rapidly growing surfwear chain Fat Face.He oversaw the£360 million sale of the business to Bridgepoint Capital last March and has embarked on a rapid ...
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AnalysisRetail Power List 2008: 1-9
1 Sir Terry Leahy, chief executive, Tesco2007 RANK: 1At last, evidence that the UK’s number one retailer is fallible. A nasty skiing accident earlier this year left the Tesco chief executive nursing six broken ribs and put him briefly out of circulation. By the time he returned – sounding, according ...
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AnalysisRetail Power List 2008: 10-19
10 Marc Bolland, chief executive, Morrisons2007 RANK: 18Not many in the grocery sector gave Marc Bolland much hope when he took the helm in 2006. Having come from brewery Heineken, he knew little about UK supermarkets, joining the grocer after the upheaval of its Safeway takeover and spending the first ...
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AnalysisRetail Power List 2008: 20-29
20 Don McCarthy, chairman, House of Fraser and Aurum Holdings2007 RANK: 31When Don McCarthy was elected to Baugur’s board last June, it signified his role as a key player in the Icelandic investor’s inner circle. And, with his fingers in so many pies, he might now be one of the ...
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AnalysisSupply chain software: A problem shared
Switching supply chain software can be tricky. Retailers from across the globe – including Musgrave and Carrefour – shared their experiences at a user event earlier this month. Joanna Perry reports
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AnalysisDunkirk spirit
The fortitude of M and M Direct’s staff was part of the attraction for ex-Tesco man Steve Robinson. He talks Lisa Berwin through his plans to propel the multichannel retailer’s sales to £200 million
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AnalysisRetail Power List 2008: 1-9
1 Sir Terry Leahy, chief executive, Tesco2007 RANK: 1At last, evidence that the UK’s number one retailer is fallible. A nasty skiing accident earlier this year left the Tesco chief executive nursing six broken ribs and put him briefly out of circulation. By the time he returned – sounding, according ...
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AnalysisEthel Austin: Anatomy of an administration
Ethel Austin is the latest fashion name to go into administration, but could it have been avoided? Amy Shields investigates
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AnalysisBrand of gold
Having a brand that engages consumers on an emotional level is crucial. Charlotte Dennis-Jones finds out which retailers are succeeding
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Seeds of growth
When Neil Dixon joined then-budding retailer Julian Graves as a one-man property department, he found the challenge he wanted. He tells Ben Cooper why now’s no time to slow down
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Quiet revolution
B&Q’s rolling revamp programme is a key part of Kingfisher’s attempt to revive the DIY chain. John Ryan visits the latest store to get the treatment in Sutton and gives a progress report
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Breath of fresh air
Fashion brand Joules has shot from a one-store minnow to a thriving multichannel business in just seven years. Tom Joule tells Lisa Berwin why the downturn isn’t denting his success
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Sofa, so good
After 21 years in the UK Ikea has come of age and its big blue boxes now an established part of the landscape. Charlotte Dennis-Jones charts the success of the biggest furniture retailer in the UK
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Making a comeback
Going back to a job after a long spell of leave can be daunting for both employers and employees. But, with the right support network in place, it needn’t be. Katie Daubney and Katie Kilgallen report
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Pay as you go
Retailers are turning to mobile EPoS devices to reduce till queues and improve customer satisfaction. Joanna Perry finds out how they can increase efficiency on the shopfloor
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Finding light in dark times
Retail is getting tougher in the developed world and this year’s World Retail Congress discussed the challenges facing retailers. Tim Danaher and Katie Kilgallen report from Barcelona
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Retail Barcelona!
Barcelona was a fitting location for the World Retail Congress, offering retail experiences ranging from dead pigs to contemporary stores. John Ryan takes a look around Spain’s second city
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Built to last?
By October, all stores and shopping centres will need to be energy-assessed officially before being rented or sold and retailers need to be prepared. But will government legislation be taken seriously if it can’t enforce greener practices? Ben Cooper reports
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AnalysisIn sync: Retailers and suppliers warm to global data synchronisation
Retailers and their suppliers are slowly but surely warming to the idea of global data synchronisation, says Alison Clements
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Health professional
Eight months ago, Boots UK stores director Simon Roberts took on the job of integrating 2,300 Boots and Alliance stores. Jennifer Creevy finds out how he’s getting on