Malcolm Walker news, comment and analysis – Page 8
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Analysis & FeaturesTV Personality of the Year: Malcolm Walker
He started the year with a round of disastrous Horsegate-related appearances including a cataclysmic appearance on Panoram…
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Analysis & FeaturesTweet of the year: 'Sue Me!'
Malcolm Walker joined Twitter to see what people were saying about his TV show, but plenty were curious to see what he might say to Bill Grimsey…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Morrisons online deliver?
Morrisons will make its online debut on 10 January with a house call by Dalton Philips himself…
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NewsIceland reclaims control of Irish stores
Iceland has acquired seven of its Irish stores, which were previously operated by its franchisee AIM Group, for an undisclosed fee as it steps up plans to expand internationally.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Sir Philip Green serious about moving BhS into grocery?
Could retail legend Sir Philip Green turn BhS into “an affordable M&S Food” or is convenience conversion a ruse to flog it…
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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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NewsIceland boss Walker says healthy eating is not his responsibility
Iceland does not have a duty to promote healthy eating, according to its CEO Malcolm Walker.
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NewsIceland boss Walker marks 800th store with a swipe at Grimsey
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker has celebrated opening Iceland’s 800th store with a thinly veiled attack on former Iceland CEO Bill Grimsey.
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NewsAsda, Iceland and Poundland revamp websites
Asda, Iceland and Poundland have all launched revamped websites this week, showing a common focus to seek out growth online.
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NewsIan Schofield back at Iceland as own-label/packaging head
Ian Schofield has rejoined Iceland, 20 years after leaving the frozen food discounter…
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NewsIceland’s 2012 profits take a hit following management buyout
Iceland Foods has revealed a 35.9% fall in pre-tax profits in the first set of results since founder Malcolm Walker regained control of the business.
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Analysis & FeaturesA One Stop shop for big margins?
It often makes economic sense for indies to buy from the mults rather than traditional wholesalers…
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NewsNew Rich List reveals growing fortunes of variety discounters
The stunning growth of discounters on UK high streets is reflected in the latest Sunday Times Rich List rankings…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe infinite variety of high street retail?
The success of the variety discounters is buoying up this year’s ranking of the UK’s Top 50 independents…
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NewsIceland, Midcounties and Cook are named best places to work at
Grocery companies have put in a good performance in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For rankings…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 10 questions Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips needs to answer
Here are 10 questions the City will want answers to when under-fire CEO Dalton Philips announces Morrisons’ results next week
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Comment & Opinion
Pippa Middleton's Waitrose gig and 'al desko' eating
Karoline (with a K) wants to know why she wasn’t asked to contribute to The Grocer’s bonfire of the horsemeat vendors last…
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Comment & Opinion
Saving Findus will take brilliant leadership and communication
This week, financier Tom Lindsay makes a brilliant case for Warren Buffett et al’s apparently toppy valuation of Heinz…
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Analysis & Features'Horsegate' hotseat: our experts rate retail CEOs
From sincere to suicidal we assess responses from retail bosses to the Horsegate scandal…