All People articles – Page 306
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NewsThe Co-op confirms closures of West Country DCs
The Co-operative Group has confirmed its distribution centre in Wellington, Somerset, will close in November, followed by Portbury, Bristol, in April 2013.
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NewsIt’s Wilko and out for discounter boss Mitchell
Wilkinson chief executive Stuart Mitchell has resigned after six years at the helm.
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Partridges buyer Jim Corfield passes away
The industry is mourning the loss of Jim Corfield, a well-known buyer who died last week at the age of 61 after losing his battle against cancer.
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NewsSaxton in sales hot seat at PZ Cussons
PZ Cussons has hired Marcus Saxton as its new sales director.
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My Alternative CVCharlotte Knight of G'Nosh
The founder of G’Nosh on The Specials, the creativity of start-ups and Yotam Ottolenghi.
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Profiles and QandAsWhere are they now? Steve Robinson
After moving up the ranks within Kingfisher, Robinson moved to Argos in 2001 as finance director…
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The Big InterviewGetting to the Hart of the matter at Thorntons
Thorntons was once described as the Coventry City of confectionery because of the company’s high turnover of managers…
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NewsLewis turns money-making expert after £87m sale
Consumer guru Martin Lewis has sold his influential MoneySavingExpert website for £87m.
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NewsTacon takes on chair of arable farming venture
Christine Tacon, former MD of The Co-operative Farms, has been appointed chairman of a new company set up to invest in UK arable farmland.
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Analysis and FeaturesCan't work, or won't work? The shelf-stacking dilemma
The IGD is spearheading a major initiative to hard-sell to jobless young people the wealth of opportunities in the food and drink industry.
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NewsSainsbury's loss triggers Finlay shake-up
The Agriculture and Horticultural Development Board is seeking an independent board member at a remuneration of £11,000 a year…
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Profiles and QandAsPower List 2012: Philip Clarke to Charles Wilson
Philip Clarke may have turned down £400k from this year’s bonus pot, but the Tesco CEO still has enough capital in the industry to make his rivals - and some of his colleagues - wince.
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Profiles and QandAsPower List 2012: Alex Gourlay to David Salkeld
31 (31) Alex Gourlay, CEO, BootsBoots under Gourlay is a work in progress. Focusing on higher margin products, trading profit in the health & beauty division rose 6% in 2011/2012. However, it’s the culture that most needs to change, and Gourlay’s been bringing in external talent to turn this round, ...
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Profiles and QandAsPower List 2012: Graham Mackay to Michael Clarke
Not afraid of flexing his muscles, last August Graham Mackay said he’d take his offer to buy Foster’s direct to shareholders after talks broke down.
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NewsDerek Pretty, former finance director, Kwik Save
Derek Pretty was finance director for two grocery companies - Budgens and Kwik Save - as well as Kingfisher.
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Comment and Opinion
Are you damaging your team's performance?
There are a lot of books and articles written on good, effective leaders, but less attention is paid to poor leaders.
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Comment and Opinion
A powerplay the like of which hasn't been seen for years
The Grocer’s annual Power List is an arduous and somewhat terrifying task, as we risk causing mortal offence, and sometimes not deliberately.
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Batchelar to join the MSC board in July
Sainsbury’s brand director Judith Batchelar is set to join the board of the Marine Stewardship Council.
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My Alternative CVMy alternative CV: Helen Blackburn, Daioni
Sales & marketing manager, Daioni, on her magical spa, mopeds and Johnny Depp
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Profiles and QandAsPower List 2012: Younus Sheikh to Mark Allen
Under Younus Sheikh, Bestway continues to grow, boosted by its 2010 acquisitions of Martex and Bellevue and symbol numbers. The wholesaler also opened two new depots and a transactional website.