All People articles – Page 270
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NewsFDF boss Melanie Leech steps down after nine years
The Food & Drink Federation’s director general, Melanie Leech, is leaving after nine years in the role.
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InterviewsGayle Tait on Google's part in grocery's future
When Google was born in 1998, it was just a simple search engine. This year it turned sweet 16…
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NewsHeinz to close Westwick factory after losing Aunt Bessie’s contract
Heinz is to close its factory in Westwick, Norfolk, after losing the licence to produce Aunt Bessie’s potato products.
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My Alternative CVHenry Powles, Encirc Wines, on Holst, elephants and acrophobia
I was a complaints clerk at Fortnum & Mason. It certainly taught me the need for a quick and prompt response!…
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NewsJTI to close Ballymena cigarette factory
JTI is to close its cigarette factory, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
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NewsSteve Rowe of Marks & Spencer lifts The Grocer Cup 2014
Marks & Spencer’s executive director of food, Steve Rowe, is this year’s winner of The Grocer Cup.
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NewsAndrew Higginson warns the supermarkets: ‘refocus or die’
Supermarkets aren’t dead, but they need to refocus on the customer to revive the industry.
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NewsHigginson urges big four to ‘focus on their own stall’
The big four supermarkets have been “focusing on the wrong thing”, incoming Morrisons chairman Andrew Higginson has claimed.
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NewsSCA sponsors all-female team in Volvo Ocean Race
On Saturday morning a crew of five British women, sponsored by hygiene giant SCA, will set sail in the toughest ocean race in the world.
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NewsAsda claims morale is high despite job cuts
Asda has insisted that staff morale remains high as its in-store restructure comes to a close…
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NewsMatt Hollier from Monster joins Wholebake as sales director
Matt Hollier, the former vice president of sales for Northern Europe at Monster Energy, has joined Wholebake as sales dire…
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NewsFrancesca Davies promoted to group head of category at Weetabix
Weetabix UK and Ireland has promoted its head of brand, Francesca Davies, to the newly created role of group head of categ…
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My Alternative CVCliff Moss, Healthy Food Brands, on Jaguars and The Archies
At the age of 15 I was cleaning aeroplanes part-time at a local flying club…
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NewsMary Barnard promoted to Mondelez president Northern Europe
Mary Barnard has been promoted to president of Northern Europe at Mondelez International…
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ProfilesCoupe plays for time as he prepares for strategic review
New CEO has his work cut out to turn around falling sales…
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Comment & OpinionLewis puts his stamp on Tesco with Feet on the Floor
Dave Lewis is wasting little time putting his personal stamp on Tesco, despite the turmoil caused by its £250m black hole
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Comment & OpinionTesco’s ‘Feet on the Floor’ plan is a positive step
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has told HQ staff to reconnect with what’s happening on the shop floor. It’s about time, says Catherine Shuttleworth, of Savvy Marketing.
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Analysis & FeaturesHot beverage buyers: the people you need to know
Any brand looking to win share of this competitive market needs to know their buyers. Here’s a rundown of some of the most influential buyers in the industry.
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NewsDave Lewis orders Tesco HQ staff back to shop floor
Thousands of Tesco head office staff have been instructed to spend time on the shop floor as part of a new initiative by CEO Dave Lewis
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NewsCostcutter names Jenny Wilson marketing director
Jenny Wilson has been appointed marketing director at Costcutter.