All People articles – Page 272
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VideoWatch: Day of drama at M&S as Marc Bolland announces departure
With Marc Bolland leaving Marks & Spencer in April, we examine his impact and the journey taken by Steve Rowe from shopfloor to chief exec.
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OpinionOpinion: Former Saturday boy Rowe should make a good M&S CEO. Here’s why
Some might criticise him as a ‘lifer’ but Steve Rowe’s visceral connection to Marks & Spencer will be a big plus for the chief executive role.
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AnalysisProfile: New Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe
New Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe is used to life on the frontline having been with the retailer for most of the last 26 years.
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AnalysisLooking ahead to the forthcoming year for retail... or not
As retailers settle in to face the challenges of the new year, Retail Week presents some headlines you’ll be unlikely to read in 2016
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AnalysisProfile: New Card Factory boss Karen Hubbard's rise to the top
It might be her first chief executive role but Karen Hubbard is well placed to take up the reins at specialist retailer Card Factory.
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OpinionOpinion: Debenhams’ new leader must initiate a retail revival
Debenhams is on the hunt for a new chief executive and whoever is appointed has a lot of work to do to revitalise the retailer.
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NewsCard Factory names B&M’s Karen Hubbard as new chief executive
Specialist retailer Card Factory has appointed B&M executive Karen Hubbard as successor to chief executive Richard Hayes.
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NewsFormer Bonmarché boss Tim Mason appointed as chairman of Eagle Eye
Bonmarché’s former boss Tim Mason will take over from Bob Willett as chairman of online customer loyalty specialists Eagle Eye.
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AnalysisConsumer 2016: Shoppers enjoying extra cash but confidence still fragile
Memories of recession seemed finally to have been banished in 2015 and consumers started to feel positive, according to key sentiment indicators.
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OpinionOpinion: Sports Direct made headlines, but JD Sports was the winner in 2015
The new year has started like the old one ended, as controversial sports retailer Sports Direct continues to hit the headlines.
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NewsSports Direct clarifies role of new property boss Michael Murray
Sports Direct has moved to clarify the role played at the retailer by Michael Murray – the boyfriend of founder Mike Ashley’s daughter.
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NewsSports Direct boss Ashley vows to be ‘best retail employer after John Lewis’
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has pledged to make the retailer a great employer after criticism of its alleged employment practices.
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NewsJacqueline Gold and BRC’s Helen Dickinson awarded New Year’s Honours
Retail industry leaders are among several business figures to have been recognised in the 2016 New Year’s Honours List.
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NewsInterview: Sainsbury's John Rogers on a new challenge facing grocers in 2016
Smiling faces weren’t synonymous with grocery retailers in 2015, but step inside 33 Holborn, and that’s precisely what you are greeted with.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: The most memorable retail quotes of 2015
Retail is full of colourful characters weighing in on developments in the sector – here’s a list of our top quotes this year.
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NewsEx-Morrisons chairman Sir Ken Morrison builds £6m stake in Sainsbury's
Former Morrisons chairman Sir Ken Morrison has built up a £6m stake in the supermarket giant’s big four rival Sainsbury’s, it has emerged.
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NewsPreparing for the future of retail: getting to know your people
HR professionals gathered recently to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by HR reporting and analysis in retail
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NewsBHS owner appoints Aidan Treacy as chief financial officer
BHS owner Retail Acquisitions has appointed Aidan Treacy as its chief financial officer.
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NewsBonmarché hit by Butterwick departure and profit warning
Bonmarché has suffered a double blow after boss Beth Butterwick revealed she was joining Karen Millen as the retailer posted a profit warning.
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OpinionOpinion: How will Sports Direct respond to latest media storm?
Sports Direct’s chief executive Dave Forsey told me recently it had to do more to tackle its tarnished reputation.