All People articles – Page 225
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NewsCo-op closes in on deal for convenience chain Nisa
The Co-op is close to making an offer for member-owned wholesaler and convenience store group Nisa.
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NewsDixons Carphone investors call for faster succession plan
Dixons Carphone shareholders want the retailer’s board to accelerate a search for the next chief executive following last week’s profit warning.
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NewsSports Direct boss Ashley will not attend AGM
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley will shun the retailer’s annual general meeting next week.
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NewsPhilip Green’s Arcadia agrees deal with BHS liquidators
Arcadia has agreed to pay tens of millions of pounds to unsecured creditors in BHS following the collapse of the department store chain.
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NewsMobile slowdown dims Dixons Carphone’s shine
Dixons Carphone released first-quarter results with a boost in sales across the board today – so why has its share price slumped?
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NewsSainsbury’s Argos digital boss Bodson to join Novartis
Sainsbury’s Argos chief digital and marketing officer Bertrand Bodson has been hired as pharmaceutical giant Novartis’ chief digital officer.
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NewsToday in retail: Maverick Mike Ashley strikes again
His football team may be struggling to rack up points, but Sports Direct Mike Ashley’s retail portfolio continues to amass stakes.
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NewsEx-BHS owner Dominic Chappell to be prosecuted
The Pensions Regulator is set to prosecute Dominic Chappell following his failure to hand over information and documents during its investigation into BHS’ sale.
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NewsAsda sales growth – green shoots or false dawn?
Asda’ second quarter results today delivered the embattled grocer’s first like-for-like sales increase in three years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is UK grocery dominated by men?
There has never been a female chief executive or chair at any of the big four grocers and there is no retail sector with more of a boardroom gender imbalance than grocery.
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NewsArcadia names new Topshop creative director
Arcadia has appointed David Hagglund as creative director across Topshop and Topman in a newly-created role.
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NewsAmazon expands and takes a leaf out of Argos’ book
Amazon made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic today as it continues its UK expansion drive and even incurred the wrath of President Trump.
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NewsJack Wills raids Burberry for marketing chief
Jack Wills has poached a Burberry executive to become its first chief marketing officer.
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NewsAmazon grows UK fulfilment network creating 1,000 jobs
Amazon has unveiled plans to expand its UK fulfilment network with a new centre in Bristol, which will lead to the creation of 1,000 new full-time jobs.
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AnalysisExecutive pay: Does retail need to change its ways?
Those in retail’s boardrooms can take home eye-watering sums. However, in today’s tough trading environment, where costs are being scrutinised, is executive pay out of kilter?
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OpinionCo-op boss Steve Murrells: Why we employ former slaves
The National Crime Agency’s report published last week revealed that slavery and human trafficking is more prevalent today than most of us thought.
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DataData: The UK's 100 highest-paid retail bosses
Majestic Wine boss Rowan Gormley, WHSmith chief Stephen Clarke and Tesco’s group chief executive Dave Lewis were the highest-rewarded retail executives last year, exclusive Retail Week analysis has revealed.
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NewsUpdated: Argos distribution workers begin strike
Argos warehouse staff have started a three-week strike over the terms and conditions of recent redundancy agreements.
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NewsWilko trade union confident job losses can be minimised
The GMB trade union has said it is confident that job losses at variety store group Wilko can be kept to a minimum.
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NewsBHS liquidators bring legal action against Arcadia
Sir Philip Green faces further controversy over the collapse of BHS after its liquidators filed a legal claim against Arcadia Group.