All People articles – Page 233
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NewsGo Outdoors chief executive Chris Matthews steps down
Go Outdoors boss Chris Matthews has resigned after four years at the helm, just weeks after its acquisition by JD Sports was approved.
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Tesco faces investor revolt over Lewis' relocation deal
Tesco has been criticised by the Pensions & Investment Research Consultants (Pirc) over the £142,000 it paid boss Dave Lewis in relocation costs.
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NewsProfits slide 16% at Topshop owner Arcadia
Profits at retail tycoon Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia business have fallen as the Topshop to Dorothy Perkins group confronted harsh trading conditions.
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AnalysisRetail diary: Minister of meat and Asda’s Willy Wonka
Mark Price fires up the barbie, Asda boss Sean Clarke searches for his golden ticket, and Clintons prepares for World Naked Bike Ride Month.
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NewsScS managing director Kevin Royal steps down
ScS managing director Kevin Royal is stepping down from his role after more than 35 years with the business.
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NewsPeople moves: M&S hires strategy director Melanie Smith
The Steve Rowe revolution at Marks & Spencer continues with the news that Melanie Smith has been hired as the retailer’s director of strategy.
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NewsFrench Connection investors issue Marks ultimatum
The bitter French Connection row has escalated further after one of the company’s biggest shareholders issued an ultimatum to its founder Stephen Marks.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Nisa retail, French Connection and more
Retail news round-up: Nisa retail in £120m refinancing deal; French Connection's boss in trouble; and Koovs appoints new design head.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis to appear as witness in fraud trial
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has been called as a prosecution witness in the trial of three of the grocery giant’s former executives allegedly involved in false accounting.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Style Group Brands, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up: A consortium of retailers to rescue Style Group Brands; Tesco chief executive called in as prosecution witness; and Sweaty Betty launches new clothing range.
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AnalysisProfile: M&S’ new strategy director Melanie Smith
Marks & Spencer’s new strategy director Melanie Smith joins the retailer this week. Retail Week takes a closer look at her background and career.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the craving for convenience will continue
Sugar on the floor. Spilt milk. Twenty years ago your typical convenience store could have been quite a dark and uninviting place.
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NewsMove of the week: B&Q and Homebase bolt on new bosses
It’s been a significant week in the home improvement sector with B&Q and Homebase appointing new bosses.
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NewsMarks & Spencer appoints strategy director
Marks & Spencer has drafted in Melanie Smith to the new role of director of strategy.
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NewsDune poaches Ralph Lauren exec for new ecommerce role
Dune has snapped up Ralph Lauren marketing boss Rob Silsbury to take the helm of its marketing and ecommerce division.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: John Roberts edits Retail Week
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Retail Week guest editor John Roberts as he brings his ‘AO way’ to our Rising Stars issue.
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NewsKingfisher names new B&Q chief executive
Kingfisher has hired Christian Mazauric – the boss of its Brico Depot fascia in Romania – to run B&Q, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to spot a leader in the making
What makes young talent stand out? Retail Week finds out.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Joy and more
Retail news round-up: Lord Grabiner QC to quit Green's empire; Joy's creditors to collect minimal returns; and retail sales decline in May.
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AnalysisProfile: Bunnings’ new head of Homebase David Haydon
Bunnings bolstered its management team last week with the appointment of former Kingfisher director David Haydon to manage Homebase.