All People articles – Page 346
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NewsAsda names new CFO as Richard Mayfield heads to Walmart
Asda has hired former Tesco man Alex Russo as its new chief financial officer.
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ProfilesHoward Raymond launches King of Soho gin
Howard Raymond has inherited his father’s mantle as the ‘King of Soho’… and now he’s launched a dry gin…
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NewsKaiser Yousaf steps down as Bestway trading director
Kaiser Yousaf is stepping down from his role as group trading director for Bestway due to ill health…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe careering Co-op Group fights to get back on track
The Co-operative Group should be celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, but right now it’s in no mood to party.
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NewsPaul Flowers resigned from Co-op Group over ‘excessive expenses’
Paul Flowers, the former deputy chairman of The Co-operative Group and chairman of The Co-operative Bank, reportedly resigned from The Group because of concerns over his expenses.
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News2 Sisters launches rescue plan for Scottish business
2 Sisters Food Group has unveiled a “rescue plan” for its Scottish business as it grapples with a general oversupply of poultry in Scotland and falling consumer demand.
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NewsCo-op Group launches governance review following Flowers furore
The Co-operative Group has launched an immediate review of its democratic structure after former Co-operative Bank chairman Paul Flowers was captured on film buying the Class A drug crystal meth.
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NewsCo-op Group chair Wardle quits early over Flowers appointment
Len Wardle has stepped down as chairman of The Co-operative Group with immediate effect, following the furore surrounding former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers.
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NewsNisa symbol director John Heagney steps down
Nisa’s group symbol director John Heagney has left Nisa following 36 years with the company.
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NewsMatt Shepherd-Smith to run Blinkbox brand strategy
Tesco has turned to a leading advertising veteran to take charge of the brand strategy behind its rapidly expanding digital entertainment service Blinkbox.
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NewsBaroness Floella Benjamin made chair of obesity group
A new parliamentary group on childhood obesity is to appoint Baroness Floella Benjamin of Beckenham as its chairwoman…
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Comment & OpinionLife in the Freezer shows Malcolm Walker's magic touch
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker this week released his autobiography. And he doesn’t pull his punches…
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ProfilesMalcolm Walker gains revenge on Grimsey & co
As if a three-part BBC documentary weren’t enough, Iceland’s boss has penned his life story…
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NewsAsda staff earn £17m Christmas bonus
Asda is set to reward its entire workforce with a £17m bonus this Christmas.
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NewsPrince Charles defends farmers against supermarket squeeze
Prince Charles has hit out at supermarkets for “taking none of the risk” of food production and for profiting from small farmers.
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer's Top New Talent list 2013
Our Top New Talent showcases some hugely talented people, and shows the industry’s astonishing diversity of roles…
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ProfilesManish Patel, Tesco superstore manager
At two years old Patel still remembers being annoyed by an untidy display of canned goods in the family shop…
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ProfilesAmelia Harvey, director, The Collective Dairy
“Her understanding of how to build a challenger brand is immense,” says one of those who nominated Harvey…
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ProfilesAsim Sarwar, MD, United Wholesale (Scotland) group
Asim Sarwar became MD of United Wholesale at 25 and under his direction it posted a record 22% rise in pre-tax profits…
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ProfilesCharlotte Bearn, Charlie Bigham's assistant brand manager
When Bearn joined Charlie Bigham’s in 2011, sales totalled £5m. Today turnover is £20m…