All David Potts articles – Page 26
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News
Tesco's Holmes quits a day after Leahy bows out
Tesco's commercial director for fresh foods Colin Holmes has become the first senior executive to quit the retailer in the wake of Sir Terry Leahy's decision to retire next March and the appointment of Philip Clarke as his successor.
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NewsClarke to take Tesco reins as Sir Terry sets departure date
Philip Clarke has been named as the next chief executive of Tesco, after Sir Terry Leahy announced his retirement following 14 years at the helm.
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Comment & Opinion
Don Pumsey: a DRIP retrospective
After offending and delighting readers in equal measure, the satirical column of Don Pumsey – at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing (DRIP) – ended last week as a new era opens for politics. We look back at the wit, wisdom, wanton spending and idle wickedness of a legend
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NewsTesco is England’s official World Cup supermarket
Tesco has been named the official World Cup supermarket of the England football team, becoming the only supermarket able to display the Football Association’s official England crest.
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Tesco tells recruits: earn £50,000 at 23
In the week The Prince's Trust claimed that a third of 16 to 24-year olds cannot afford the financial outlay required to get a job, Tesco has announced a scheme for school leavers that it says offers an alternative to mainstream education.
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Nom appoints Sabin as first sales director
Nom UK has appointed its first sales director.John Sabin has joined the dairy company from Uniq where he was commercial director. He has also worked for Müller.He will head up a sales team of 23 people in his new role,...
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Nom takes on Müller with light pot launch
Nom UK has unveiled ambitious plans to take on Müller and become a major branded and own-label yoghurt producer. The new UK arm of the Austrian dairy giant launched Nom Naturally Light into Asda last week. The four-strong yoghurt range...
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Dairy industry looks to pick up supply after DFB's failure
It's all over now for Dairy Farmers of Britain. But could its demise lead to a healthier dairy industry in the end, ask Michael Barker and Richard Ford
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Comment & Opinion
Our man from the DRIP
Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing
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News
Nom brand yoghurt set to launch in UK
Nom UK, the recently established arm of the Austrian dairy giant, is to launch its first brand, Nom Naturally, in the UK.It comes in two formats: Naturally Creamy, a split pot in granola and fruit varieties; and Naturally Good, a multipack...
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Editor's Comment: Tesco has become part of The Establishment
This week Tesco overtook Carrefour to become the world's second-most profitable retailer. And with the Chancellor announcing a basket case Budget a day later, it might seem odd to question one of the enduring success stories of the past New Labour...
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Cooksey stands down at DFB as restructure ends
Dairy Farmers of Britain chief executive Andrew Cooksey has stood down following the completion of the company's restructuring process.Cooksey, who has been at DFB for four years, left the farmer-owned co-operative this week after laying off...
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Well done to Sir Terry for promoting from within
Three cheers for Sir Terry Leahy for appointing internal candidate Laurie McIlwee finance director.
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Comment & Opinion
Our man from DRIP
Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing
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News
Knight the latest exec to leave DFB
Rob Knight has quit as non-executive chairman of Dairy Farmers of Britain, becoming the latest high-profile departure.Knight's resignation closely follows the exits of commercial director David Potts and non-executive director Philip...
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Dairy Farmers of Britain rejects cash-flow rumours
Dairy Farmers of Britain has vehemently denied speculation it is in trouble.
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Potts to lead Nom Dairy plans to make yoghurt in the UK
Dairy Farmers of Britain commercial director David Potts has left to become MD of the newly-formed UK arm of Austrian dairy giant Nom Dairy.
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Direct delivery boosts Localchoice milk sales
Tesco is rolling out its Direct to Store local milk sourcing initiative nationwide after a trial significantly boosted sales of its Localchoice milk brand.The sourcing trial led to a three-fold increase in sales of Localchoice in the 10...
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Profiles
Dairy Farmers picks Potts for key sales role
Dairy Farmers of Britain has appointed David Potts as its new group commercial director, replacing Andrew Cooksey, who was promoted to chief executive at the beginning of the year. Potts joins Dairy Farmers of...
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Potts quits Müller UK after 17 years' service
David Potts, sales director for Müller Dairy UK, has left the company.Potts, who left his role at the beginning of the month, is now on gardening leave. "I have decided to quit after 17 very successful years," he said. He...