All People articles – Page 239
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NewsTesco's Lewis: Booker deal won't spark overseas disposals
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has categorically ruled out any further disposals of international businesses, despite the grocer’s planned takeover of Booker.
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NewsToday in retail: Changing of the guard at Hobbycraft
One of retail’s longest-serving chief executives Catriona Marshall revealed today that she is to step down as Hobbycraft boss after just over six years in charge.
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OpinionReal-life retail: JD on the ascent as Jaeger falls
George MacDonald on JD Sports, Jaeger and good corporate citizenship..
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NewsProfile: Hobbycraft's Majestic new boss John Colley
Having made the switch from DIY to wine 18 months ago, John Colley is now preparing to craft out a career in another new retail sector.
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NewsUpdate: Hobbycraft poaches Majestic MD John Colley
Hobbycraft has poached Majestic Wine managing director John Colley to take the reins from its chief executive Catriona Marshall.
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AnalysisProfile: Findel's new chief executive Phil Maudsley
Retail Week finds out more about Findel chief executive Phil Maudsley and whether he can calm disruptive shareholder Mike Ashley.
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NewsMike Ashley loses out in legal tussle with former broker
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has had evidence submitted in the ongoing £14m court case brought by former corporate broker Jeff Blue rejected.
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NewsPrimark’s parent company seeks new chairman
Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) is understood to have kicked off a search for a new chairman to succeed Charles Sinclair.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Primark and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco to reveal annual increase in profits, Primark owner seeks new chairman, and UK spending increases.
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NewsJohn Lewis names Cross as customer experience director
John Lewis communications boss Peter Cross has taken on an expanded role at the department store business.
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NewsInsolvency Service chases former BHS owner Chappell
The Insolvency Service is taking legal action against former BHS owner Dominic Chappell for failure to provide information relevant to its inquiry into the retailer’s collapse.
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OpinionReal-life retail: The rise of the 'grocerant'
A daily eavesdrop on retail talking points and the latest industry developments – please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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NewsPeople moves: Arcadia loses Fiona Ross and Mary Homer
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group is in a state of flux after a flurry of resignations by executives from Evans, Topshop, Burton and Miss Selfridge.
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NewsArcadia loses another director as Evans boss resigns
Arcadia has lost another senior executive as Fiona Ross, managing director of plus-size specialist Evans, has resigned.
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NewsNick Beighton: ‘No next steps on warehouse allegations’
Asos boss Nick Beighton has said there are “no next steps” on the warehouse allegations that have plagued the etailer over the past year.
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OpinionOpinion: Tech will help retailers shed image problem
The retail industry is undergoing substantial transformation as the full impact of artificial intelligence technology on retail roles is not yet known.
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NewsArcadia pension deficit balloons to almost £1bn
The black hole in Arcadia’s pension scheme has ballooned to almost £1bn, documents published by MPs have revealed.
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NewsMove of the week: Mary Homer leaves Topshop
On first impression, Mary Homer’s decision to leave Topshop to become chief executive of The White Company is a curious one.
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InterviewInterview: Macy’s legend Lundgren on US department store turmoil
As he hands over the reins as chief executive, Macy’s Terry Lundgren discusses his career and why he’s confident department stores will thrive.