All People articles – Page 231
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NewsOpinion: Breaking down the old boys' network
It is often assumed that the only route to success is through influence and contacts.
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NewsStuart Machin snapped up as Harveys and Benson boss
Steinhoff has snapped up former Target boss Stuart Machin as chief executive of Benson for Beds and Harveys, RetailWeek.com can reveal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Burberry, Whole Foods and more
Retail news round-up: Burberry chairman to quit; Whole Foods staff concerned about job losses amid Amazon takeover; and AS Watson eyes Holland & Barrett.
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NewsBooths bolsters top team with two appointments
Booths has bolstered its senior leadership team with two new appointments, a month after it revealed chief executive Chris Dee was leaving the business.
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NewsQueen’s speech is encouraging for retail, says BRC boss
The Queen’s speech was primarily focused on Brexit, which BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said would be “the retail industry’s biggest priority”.
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NewsTesco to close Cardiff call centre, 1,100 jobs at risk
Tesco plans to shutter its Cardiff call centre next year – a decision UK boss Matt Davies attributed to “unprecedented challenges” in the sector.
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NewsMajestic Wine operations director Farnworth to exit
Majestic Wine retail operations director Rob Farnworth is leaving the business after 18 months in the role, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsKingfisher sales and ops boss Constant to exit
Kingfisher chief of sales and retail operations Jean-Paul Constant is departing the DIY group after less than a year in the role, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionOpinion: Amazon gets physical with Whole Foods deal
Online Goliath Amazon has become the poster boy of market disruption, revolutionising everything from business models to shopping habits.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Co-op and contactless spending
Retail news round-up: Co-op's membership increases; and contactless spending surges in the UK.
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NewsJohn Timpson and Malcolm Walker on Queen’s Honours list
John Timpson, Malcolm Walker and Belinda Earl were among the retailers on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
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AnalysisProfile: Bunnings new COO who jumped ship from B&Q
Bunnings has shaken up the UK’s DIY sector since it steamrollered its way into the market last year.
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NewsTesco's Lewis hails 'significantly lower' inflation
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has hailed the work of the grocer and its suppliers in keeping a lid on inflation, despite currency headwinds.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Election, DFS, New Look and Power List
The team sit down to discuss the biggest stories over the last week including a profit warning for DFS and the Retail Week Power List.
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OpinionMorrisons investor revolt: Why pay is stoking unrest
While the ‘shareholder spring’ of 2012 was mainly confined to financial services the current wave has impacted companies from a range of industries.
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NewsMorrisons investors rebel over boss David Potts’ pay
Morrisons was hit by an investor backlash today over boss David Potts’ pay, following pressure from voting adviser ISS.
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NewsMove of the week: Robin Phillips joins Kurt Geiger
Retailers with great multichannel skills remain in high demand and there are few digital experts with as impressive a CV as Robin Phillips.
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NewsQuiz plans float as JD boss Cowgill appointed chairman
Fast fashion retailer Quiz has unveiled plans for a stock market listing on AIM next month to fuel its rapid expansion.
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NewsBunnings poaches B&Q retail director for COO role
Bunnings has poached DIY rival B&Q’s retail director Damian McGloughlin to take on the role of chief operating officer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsToday in retail: Dark times for BrightHouse
BrightHouse’s problems were laid bare today when the rent-to-buy business posted an eye-watering slump in profitability.