All People articles – Page 165
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NewsMorrisons reshuffles executive committee
Morrisons has unveiled changes to its executive committee following last month’s promotions of Trevor Strain to chief operating officer and Michael Gleeson to chief financial officer.
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NewsThe Works profits fall as boss Keaney steps down
The Works posted a fall in half-year profits as it was revealed that chief executive Kevin Keaney is stepping down with immediate effect.
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NewsDobbies sales soar during ‘strong’ Christmas trading period
Dobbies has registered soaring sales and increased like for likes during the crucial golden quarter.
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NewsTravis Perkins names new Wickes chair as demerger progresses
Travis Perkins has appointed a new chair designate of Wickes as part of its ongoing process to demerge the businesses this year.
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NewsDixons Carphone outsources call centres to keep up with competitors
Dixons Carphone has partnered with a “world leader” in customer service operations in a bid to increase its customer satisfaction score and improve cost efficiency.
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NewsAsda cost-cutting drive puts 2,800 jobs at risk
Asda has kicked off a consultation period with 2,832 staff across back-office roles in a bid to streamline costs.
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AnalysisProfile: Jean-Jacques Van Oosten – Kingfisher’s new chief customer officer
From one type of brick to another, Jean-Jacques Van Oosten has rejoined DIY retailer Kingfisher from the Lego Group as chief customer and digital officer.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Retail leaders must step up in brutal market
Happy New Year! Retail, as we know, never sleeps but for those of us that took some time out over the Christmas period to rest and reflect, the fast start to the new year has forced us to wake quickly from our festive slumber.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis: As Nickolds exits, is Sharon White entering a disaster zone?
When new chair Dame Sharon White walks through the doors of John Lewis Partnership’s headquarters for the first time next month, she will not be welcomed by all the members of the executive team she expected.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss Paula Nickolds exits and Christmas sales fall
Total sales at John Lewis department stores and sister grocery specialist Waitrose slipped over Christmas and longstanding director Paula Nickolds is to leave.
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NewsNaked Wines hails ‘good performance’ over Christmas as Gormley departs
Naked Wines has reported it had a “good performance” over Christmas with strong underlying revenue growth, as its founder and chief executive retires with immediate effect.
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NewsTed Baker’s lenders hire advisers to review struggling business
Ted Baker’s lenders have called in advisers to carry out an independent business review.
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NewsAsda kick starts the year with new exec appointments
Asda has made several new board appointments as part of its strategy to grow the business “this year and beyond”.
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DataData: The gig economy – four retailers on why it’s the future
With the industry facing a recruitment crisis, Retail Week’s latest in-depth report explores how names such as Marks & Spencer are leveraging the gig economy to cut costs and ramp up productivity.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland appoints new UK director as veteran COO steps down
Watches of Switzerland’s chief operating officer has retired after more than 40 years at the luxury watch retailer and a new executive director has been appointed.
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NewsFormer Debenhams boss Bucher joins German retail giant Otto
Sergio Bucher, the former chief executive of department store group Debenhams, has joined German retail powerhouse Otto Group as executive board member, brands and retail.
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NewsDebenhams recruits former BA exec as chief marketing officer
Debenhams has snapped up former British Airways executive Abigail Comber to helm its marketing division.
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NewsKingfisher poaches Lego exec for chief digital officer role
Kingfisher has appointed its former IT director as the DIY group’s chief customer and digital officer.
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NewsWaterstones posts flat Christmas after ‘nerve-wracking’ peak period
Waterstones registered flat – although better than expected – Christmas sales, chief executive James Daunt has told Retail Week.
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NewsMarks & Spencer appoints interim finance chief
Marks & Spencer has appointed David Surdeau to oversee its finances until a permanent chief financial officer is appointed.