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AnalysisProfile: Dixons Carphone’s ‘very sharp’ new chairman
Lord Livingston is stepping up to become Dixons Carphone’s chairman as Sir Charles Dunstone prepares to give up the role in April.
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NewsMove of the week: Tesco’s retention of Booker’s Wilson
This week’s move is not a new appointment in the conventional sense, but Tesco’s retention of Charles Wilson as part of its merger with Booker could be the most significant ‘hire’ of the year.
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AnalysisRetail 2017: Where are retail leaders looking for growth?
Retail 2017, Retail Week’s flagship report with Manhattan Associates, gives invaluable insight into how the sector’s leaders are feeling, thinking and investing in the year ahead
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VideoWatch: Bunnings UK boss' ambitions for the DIY newcomer
As Bunnings opens its first UK store, managing director PJ Davis unveils his vision for the home improvement retailer.
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Analysis
Sir Ken Morrison: Twitter tributes pour in
Grocery legend Sir Ken Morrison has passed away. We look at how Twitter has reacted to the news.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Sir Ken Morrison redefined food retail
Sir Ken Morrison’s passing marked a sad day for retail, but his impact on the grocery sector will live on for decades to come.
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NewsToday in retail: Retail pioneer Sir Ken Morrison dies
The headlines today are dominated by the news that Sir Ken Morrison, founder of Morrisons and retail pioneer, has died.
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AnalysisSir Ken Morrison: From market trader to grocery tycoon
The retail industry has paid tribute to Sir Ken Morrison, one of the greats of modern supermarketing, who has died at the age of 85.
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Analysis
In quotes: Retail legend Sir Ken Morrison's best lines
Morrisons’ former chairman and grocery giant Ken Morrison was notorious for his straight-talking style. Here are some of his best quotes.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy poaches Boots exec for new digital role
LloydsPharmacy’s parent company Celesio has snapped up rival Boots’ head of digital development Matt Poole for a newly created role.
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NewsGrocery pioneer Sir Ken Morrison dies
Sir Ken Morrison, one of the most highly regarded retailers of the post-war era, has died.
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OpinionOpinion: Cousins’ resignation an example to non-execs
Adamant the Booker deal is wrong for Tesco, Richard Cousins voted with his feet – so why does the acquisition have unanimous support from other non-execs?
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Tesco and Booker's new chapter
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how Tesco and Booker could spark c-store consolidation
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NewsDixons Carphone appoints Lord Livingston as chairman
Dixons Carphone’s deputy chairman Lord Livingston will succeed Sir Charles Dunstone as chairman of the retailer’s board.
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NewsToday in Retail: Ocado ramps up international efforts
Ocado didn’t make much of a song and dance about the eye-catching appointment of former Sainsbury’s executive Luke Jensen.
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OpinionWill Tesco and Booker create a Big Food Group Mk II?
Big Food Group revisited was the first reaction of many – or perhaps the second, after sheer surprise – when news of Tesco’s planned tie-up with Booker flashed up on screens.
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NewsBHS: Sir Philip Green pensions deal draws near
Sir Philip Green is close to signing a deal to fund the pensions of ex-BHS staff, according to reports.
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NewsPaperchase appoints former Pets boss as new chairman
Paperchase has appointed former Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood as its chairman.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco Lewis' love-in masks flies in the ointment
In a bid to convince this was a ‘merger’ not a takeover, Tesco and Booker’s bosses studiously took it in turns to speak during today’s press conference.
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AnalysisProfile: Body Shop’s new UK boss Linda Campbell
The Body Shop has put Linda Campbell at the head of its UK operations. What opportunities and challenges will the beauty specialist face?