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AnalysisRetail Power List 2008: 1-9
1 Sir Terry Leahy, chief executive, Tesco2007 RANK: 1At last, evidence that the UK’s number one retailer is fallible. A nasty skiing accident earlier this year left the Tesco chief executive nursing six broken ribs and put him briefly out of circulation. By the time he returned – sounding, according ...
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AnalysisDunkirk spirit
The fortitude of M and M Direct’s staff was part of the attraction for ex-Tesco man Steve Robinson. He talks Lisa Berwin through his plans to propel the multichannel retailer’s sales to £200 million
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Hamleys chief to step down after four years
Hamleys chief executive Nick Mather is to leave the legendary Baugur-owned toy retailer after four years at the helm.
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News265 shopfloor jobs to go at Ethel Austin
The administrator of value fashion retailer Ethel Austin has announced that 265 shopfloor jobs will be lost when it shuts down 33 loss-making stores over the next three weeks.
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Opinion
Daring thinking needed at DSGi
If you fancy a new plasma TV, you could help out DSGi boss John Browett by buying a Philips model from Dixons.com for £569.99. But one of Browett’s problems is you can get the same telly on Amazon for £550.09.
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Liberty commercial chief exits amid sale confusion
Liberty commercial director James Crespo has left the luxury retailer. His departure comes as confusion mounts over a potential sale of the business.
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Store manager's diary: reading campaign makes waves on the radio
The cold weather over Easter was good news for us, with people happy to come in and spend a couple of hours in the store, keeping warm and browsing.
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Making a comeback
Going back to a job after a long spell of leave can be daunting for both employers and employees. But, with the right support network in place, it needn’t be. Katie Daubney and Katie Kilgallen report
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Ex-MFI director Round to take over at Robert Dyas
Former Kingfisher and MFI director Steven Round has been named chief executive of private equity-owned hardware retailer Robert Dyas.
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Boots’ Pessina vows to accelerate growth
Alliance Boots executive chairman Stefano Pessina has pledged to ramp up earnings by at least 10 per cent a year while he runs the business.
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Ethel Austin administrator to slash 181 jobs
The administrator of value fashion retailer Ethel Austin will close 33 of its 300 stores and slash 181 jobs at head office after it hit the buffers yesterday.
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The Perfume Shop hires chief operating officer
Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has promoted Jo Walker to chief operating officer.
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Paul Makin
Paul Makin, sales director at software supplier K3, died suddenly on April 4, aged 44.
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Alexon chief to retire
Fashion group Alexon has announced that chief executive John Osborn will retire from the retailer later this year.
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Pension scheme attacks Rose's promotion
The Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) has added its name to the list of critics unhappy at Sir Stuart Rose’s promotion to executive chairman.
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Health professional
Eight months ago, Boots UK stores director Simon Roberts took on the job of integrating 2,300 Boots and Alliance stores. Jennifer Creevy finds out how he’s getting on
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Shewmaker: Wal-Mart is underestimating competition
Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, faces “really big challenges” if it is to maintain its success, former chief financial officer Jack Shewmaker has warned.
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Guardian boss resigns from Tesco board
Guardian Media Group (GMG) chief executive Carolyn McCall has resigned from the Tesco board over the legal dispute between the publisher and the supermarket giant.
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Opinion
Tougher times require tough leaders
Running a retail business in a tightening market requires very different skills from those needed in a growing economy.
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Sainsbury’s to merge roles as McMeikan exits
Sainsbury’s decision to merge its supply chain and retail director roles could enhance in-store availability, analysts say.