All Profiles articles – Page 6
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AnalysisProfile: Emma Fox, incoming commercial director, Halfords
Halfords will be relying on the marketer’s customer understanding to help it emphasise its service appeal.
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AnalysisProfile: Jo Jenkins, director of lingerie and beauty, Marks & Spencer
M&S has hired a new boss for one of its most crucial categories - lingerie. Can she help turn around the embattled clothing arm?
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AnalysisIn the news: Carpetright chief operating officer Graham Harris profiled
Graham Harris has been promoted to become Carpetright chief operating officer today as chief executive Darren Shapland stood down following a profit warning. Harris will support founder Lord Harris, who has stepped back into the day-to-day running of the business as executive chairman.
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AnalysisProfile: Alistair McGeorge, chairman, New Look
The New Look chairman is known for tackling turnarounds and is making good progress at the value fashion group.
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AnalysisProfile: Francesca Hewitt, Retail Week Rising Star of the Year
Since winning the Retail Week Rising Stars award last year, Francesca Hewitt has climbed up New Look’s ranks -and her ambitions don’t stop there.
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AnalysisProfile: Ron Johnson, former chief executive, JC Penney
He may have revolutionised retail during his time at Apple, but his short tenure as chief executive of JC Penney ended in disappointment.
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NewsAnalysis: WHSmith's new acquisition Past Times profiled
WHSmith has bought the Past Times brand and IP. Retail Week takes a look at the history of the gifts retailer.
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AnalysisProfile: Peter Jones, owner and chief executive of Jessops
The entrepreneur and TV star has put collapsed camera specialist Jessops back on the high street and he has a clear picture of its future.
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AnalysisProfile: Darcy Willson-Rymer, Costcutter chief executive
The Costcutter boss has struck a deal with Palmer & Harvey that will add 800 stores to the convenience grocer’s estate.
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AnalysisProfile: Chris Matthews, Go Outdoors’ new chief executive
Chris Matthews, the new Go Outdoors boss, should find the UK a breeze having navigated the stormy waters of retail in Greece.
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AnalysisProfile: John Smith, Burberry’s new chief operating officer
Luxury retailer Burberry’s new chief operating officer, John Smith, is well placed to help the iconic brand continue its digital and social media push. Tiffany Holland reports.
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AnalysisProfile: Angela Spindler, chief executive, home shopping company N Brown
Angela Spindler, The Original Factory Shop boss, is taking her extensive fashion retail knowledge to N Brown to lead the plus-size specialist.
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AnalysisProfile: Philip Day, chief executive, Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group
A year on from Peacocks’ collapse, the value retailer group is back on its feet. Tiffany Holland talks to Philip Day of Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group, the man behind its rescue.
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AnalysisProfile: Robin Terrell, multichannel director, Tesco
Tesco’s new multichannel boss arrives with a strong track record in ecommerce, but can he succeed in making grocery work better online for the UK’s largest retailer?
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AnalysisProfile: Chris Edwards, co-founder, Poundworld
The co-founder and co-managing director of Poundworld is driving rapid growth and rocketing sales at the family business.
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AnalysisProfile: John Roberts, chief executive, DRL
The chief executive of DRL has set his sights on rescuing the Comet brand to expand his electricals group. Gemma Goldfingle reports
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AnalysisProfile: Beatrice Lafon, president of European business, Claire's Accessories
As Claire’s Accessories’ turnaround progresses, its European boss is busy planning new formats, partnerships and online domination. Gemma Goldfingle reports
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AnalysisProfile: Frances Russell, womenswear director, Marks and Spencer
The newly appointed womenswear director of M&S has a challenge ahead to win consumer spend.
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AnalysisProfile: Steven Cohen, chief executive, Blue Inc
The Blue Inc boss, who reported strong profits last week, has managed to turn the recession to the retailer’s advantage. He tells Gemma Goldfingle how he has done it.
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AnalysisProfile: Andrew Moore, chief merchandising officer, Asda
Asda’s chief merchandising officer, also in charge of fashion brand George, is leading changes to improve the business.