All People articles – Page 16
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NewsInside M&S documentary returns for third year
The latest documentary, which airs at 8pm on Wednesday on ITV, follows the journey of one of M&S’s biggest store renewals, at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol
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NewsFyffes Ireland appoints new head of sales
Purcell is a University College Dublin marketing graduate and experienced sales professional
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NewsVeg Power adds four new members to its board
The not-for-profit alliance has said the new appointments have ‘strengthened and diversified’ its board
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NewsParfetts founder Alan Parfett passes away age 95
Steeped in the grocery industry all his life, Parfett grew up alongside his three siblings in a small grocery store in Strand on the Green in Chiswick
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NewsBRC warns of budget pressure on jobs as retail workforce falls by 225,000 in five years
‘It is inevitable the budget will also put pressure on jobs and hours in the coming year,’ warned BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson
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InterviewsThe Wholesale Group MD Tom Gittins on becoming ‘the home of the independent wholesaler’
Confex and Fairway Foodservice have announced they will merge into The Wholesale Group in January 2025, in a move that has ‘shaken up’ the industry
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NewsSir Jim Walker CBE (1944-2024): the gentle giant of the Scottish food industry
Jim, who passed away this weekend, is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jennifer
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NewsFarming group dismisses government funding claim as 'real-term cut'
As confirmed by The Grocer, the latest funding is part of a £5bn investment over two years already announced by the government and is not additional funds
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NewsParfetts hires Duncan Jelfs as regional business manager as it expands in the south west
He most recently held the role as commercial director for Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward, where he oversaw its sales, marketing, and pricing proposition
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Grocer 33Asda Boldon Colliery: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Retail is pretty simple, but hard. We’ll put a can of beans on the shelf and sell the can of beans with the best service we can give’
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NewsChapel Down shares are fizzing as new CEO appointed
James Pennefather will take the reins of the group on 1 February, stepping into the role vacated by Andrew Carter who is heading to Yorkshire family brewer Timothy Taylor
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NewsCity snapshot: Consumer confidence hits four-month high ahead of Christmas
Consumer confidence has bounced back after recovering from pre-Budget jitters to hit a to a four-month high ahead of the festive period, according to a closely watched monthly survey. Plus, English wine producer Chapel Down has appointed a new CEO
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Comment & OpinionWhy soft drinks titan Roger White is a ‘significant coup’ for C&C Group
White is a vastly experienced CEO with plenty of gas in the tank. His hire looks like another step in the right direction for C&C Group
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ProfilesSt Ewe Eggs’ Rebecca Tonks on cigars, horses and Joe Wicks
’I just love a cigar. It makes my toes tingle, the flavour and the smell: perfection’
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NewsFormer AG Barr CEO Roger White appointed boss at C&C Group
White had previously indicated he was to reitre after leaving AG Barr
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Rosalie De Bruin, senior brand manager, Danone
’If you have a strict career plan in place, you’re not going to be as open to new opportunities. And you really don’t know where life can take you!’
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NewsHeck launches workplace healthchecks to tackle preventable illnesses
The scheme targets illnesses such as heart disease, kidney disease and common cancers
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NewsNisa promotes Andrew Rutter to head of key accounts
Rutter has been working with Nisa since 2012, initially joining Nisa-Today’s as head of retail development before taking on his most recent position of regional manager for the south
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NewsChristmas Bucks Fizz shortage warning as Princes Food workers prepare to strike
Nearly 200 workers are set to take part in the strike action between 17 and 24 December
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NewsProcter & Gamble recruits for 20 new roles at Manchester factory
It coincides with Procter & Gamble’s 90th year in the city