All People articles – Page 221
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NewsToday in retail: DFS profits dive as big ticket divides
DFS unveiled an understuffed set of results today, demonstrating growing disparity in the big ticket market.
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NewsMove of the week: Two new hires at Debenhams
The Sergio Bucher revolution continues at Debenhams as the executive team welcomes two new faces who will bring fresh impetus to Bucher’s transformation of the retailer.
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NewsIceland joint managing director Nick Canning quits
Iceland’s joint managing director Nick Canning has quit the grocer after almost 15 years with the business.
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NewsMcColl's co-founder steps down from board
McColl’s co-founder James Lancaster has stepped down from the board with immediate effect.
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NewsDebenhams poaches Dixons Carphone and Dune executives
Debenhams has poached Dixons Carphone central operations director Paul Justice and Dune international boss Ben Jobling to beef up its executive team.
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NewsRetail jobs slump amid shift to online shopping
The number of jobs in the UK retail sector slumped by 62,000 in the second quarter of 2017, according to new figures.
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NewsReiss appoints new group trading director
Reiss has hired an ex-Mothercare, M&S and Next director as its new group trading director.
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NewsDr Martens CEO exits as ex-Asda boss Mason takes reins
Dr Martens chief executive Steve Murray has left the business and been replaced on an interim basis by former Asda boss Paul Mason.
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NewsJohn Lewis poaches Arcadia property director
John Lewis has poached Arcadia group property director Chris Harris, who will join the department store retailer in the same role in March next year.
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NewsAccenture embraces Be Inspired campaign
Accenture has pledged its support for Be Inspired by becoming its exclusive consulting partner, lending its expertise to the Retail Week campaign.
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OpinionOpinion: Reputable retailers must prioritise diversity
I have two daughters. As with any parent, I am immensely proud of them. They never cease to surprise me.
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NewsNisa boss Nick Read quits ahead of formal Co-op offer
Nisa boss Nick Read has quit the convenience chain and wholesaler after almost three years at the helm.
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NewsTesco execs accused of ‘cooking books’ in fraud trial
Three former Tesco executives have been accused by prosecutors of “cooking the books” and bullying subordinates into compliance on day one of their fraud trial.
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NewsMove of the week: Poundland’s management reshuffle
Poundland is going places. Not content with rolling out Pep&Co to more than 100 stores in the UK this year, it also has its sights set on European expansion via growth of the Dealz fascia in France, Spain and beyond.
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NewsBody Shop poaches Charles Tyrwhitt boss for CEO role
The Body Shop has snapped up Charles Tyrwhitt’s chief executive David Boynton to take the helm of its global business.
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VideoThe Retail Week: House of Fraser, Sainsbury's and Aldi
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest news stories in the industry over the past seven days including David Walmsley’s departure from House of Fraser.
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NewsFormer Co-op boss Pennycook named new BRC chairman
Former Co-op chief executive Richard Pennycook has been appointed as chairman elect of the British Retail Consortium.
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OpinionOpinion: Harvey Nichols is wrong to axe its CEO role
Harry Gordon Selfridge famously said: ‘There must be one controlling spirit, one who stands for the policy, the principles and the personality of the house.’
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NewsEx-M&S boss Sir Richard Greenbury dies
Former Marks & Spencer chairman and chief executive Sir Richard Greenbury has died at the age of 81.
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VideoWatch: Shoe Zone boss Nick Davis eyes 50 big box stores
Shoe Zone boss Nick Davis is targeting 50 big box stores in the coming years – and believes “the sky’s the limit” for the new format.