All People articles – Page 279
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NewsJohn Lewis shakes up senior management team to put customer at its heart
Department store group John Lewis has reshaped its top team as it positions itself to power ahead in omnichannel retail and reflect changing shopper habits.
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NewsFormer Sainsbury's boss Justin King joins private equity firm Terra Firma
Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King is to take on the role of vice-chairman at private equity group Terra Firma.
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NewsMike Ashley faces revolt from Sports Direct investor over his re-election
The re-election of Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley as the retailer’s executive deputy chairman will be voted against by Royal London Asset Management.
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NewsSofa.com appoints Vince Gunn as chief executive after Gareth Williams exit
Sofa.com has hired Vince Gunn from shoemaker Crocs as chief executive to replace the departing Gareth Williams.
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NewsDr Martens hires ex-Asda boss Paul Mason to replace outgoing chairman
Dr Martens has hired former Asda and Matalan boss Paul Mason as its non-executive chairman to replace David Suddens.
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AnalysisQ3 trading conditions survey: Share your views
As part of its Retail 2015 report, Retail Week is carrying out four sentiment analyses to gauge how retail chiefs’ views on trading shift throughout the year.
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AnalysisIn the news: Departing Karen Millen chief executive Mike Shearwood
Qualified optician Mike Shearwood finds himself looking at retail through a new lens today, following his shock exit from the fashion specialist.
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NewsRetail Diary: Asos founder Nick Robertson and the models
As well as a great business legacy, Asos founder and former chief executive Nick Robertson has left some memorable promotional pics.
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NewsKaren Millen boss Mike Shearwood stands down after buy-out plan shelved
Karen Millen chief executive Mike Shearwood has exited the fashion retailer after plans for a management buy-out were abandoned.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why did Natalie Massenet resign from Net-a-Porter?
Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet has stepped down ahead of the etailer’s £1bn merger with ecommerce group Yoox. Retail Week examines why.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Eight ways Asos revolutionised the online fashion landscape
As Nick Robertson bows out from Asos, we take a look at how his vision of online retail became a leading role model for the global fashion industry.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Asos boss exits, Poundland's ecommerce pilot and Halfords
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from executive editor George MacDonald and news editor James Wilmore.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Dave Lewis's rollercoaster ride at Tesco
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how the grocer’s chief executive has navigated through a turbulent first year.
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OpinionComment: Dave Lewis is building firm foundations at Tesco
It is worth remembering the scale of the challenge Dave Lewis faced when he took over the reins at Tesco this time last year.
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NewsAsos founder and chief executive Nick Robertson to stand down
Asos chief executive and founder Nick Robertson is expected to step down from the online fashion giant in the “coming months”, according to reports.
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OpinionComment: Leadership lessons from Dave Lewis’s first year at Tesco
As Dave Lewis reaches his first anniversary as chief executive of Tesco, it is fair to say he’s had a pretty tough year.
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NewsOliver Bonas becomes first high street chain to pay 'real' living wage
Independent retailer Oliver Bonas has become the first UK high street employer to bring the living wage into force.
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VideoShortcuts: How has Dave Lewis fared after one year at Tesco?
It has been a rocky first year for Dave Lewis at Tesco, but how has he fared? George MacDonald gives his verdict in 60 seconds.
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AnalysisTesco under Lewis: A 'make or break' year looms large for the grocer’s boss
To say Dave Lewis has been on the proverbial rollercoaster ride since taking the Tesco hot seat a year ago would be an understatement.
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AnalysisTesco under Lewis: Analyst Clive Black gives his end-of-year report
Following his initiation into the school of retail, Dave Lewis tasked himself with three key assignments to drive Tesco to the top of the class.