All People articles – Page 318
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NewsAllan Leighton Co-op chairman appointment welcomed by staff
Allan Leighton’s appointment as the new chairman of The Co-operative Group has been largely welcomed by staff and members…
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Robert Schofield returns as chairman of SlimFast
Former Premier Foods CEO Robert Schofield has resurfaced as chairman of SlimFast as the brand prepares to relaunch in UK…
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News'Fantastic operator' Potts is right man for Morrisons
New Morrisons chief executive David Potts will demand a “step change” in standards as he looks to revive the supermarket…
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NewsCEO of Scottish Grocers' Federation retires
The organisation’s national executive has named Alloa Spar retailer Pete Cheema as his successor
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NewsJim Carroll to spearhead One Stop's Scottish recruitment drive
Carroll has spent more than 30 years in the independent retail sector, working with CJ Lang, Andrew James Partnership, SCS Scotland, Margiotta and United Wholesale
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NewsMorrisons appoints David Potts as its next chief executive
Morrisons has appointed former Tesco director David Potts as its next chief executive. Chairman Andrew Higginson said he was the “best retailer” he had worked with in 25 years in the industry.
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NewsACS voices concern over minimum wage increase
With inflation now forecast at 0.5%, it would be the largest real-terms increase in the NMW since 2007 if accepted by the government
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News300 poultry plant jobs at risk for major Anglesey employer
The factory became embroiled in a campylobacter scare last July after The Guardian newspaper alleged it had been guilty of hygiene breaches
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NewsSainsbury's introduces Yammer social network for staff
Sainsbury’s has become the latest retailer to introduce internal social network Yammer for staff…
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NewsDarren Jones named ABP UK commercial director
Darren Jones has been named the new commercial director of meat supplier ABP UK…
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NewsCity reacts to John Allan's appointment as Tesco chairman
The arrival of new chairman John Allan at Tesco will allow CEO Dave Lewis to get on with leading its recovery…
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Analysis & FeaturesDragging heels: why UK business is lagging on gender diversity
With representation of women at board level lagging, businesses are being urged to improve standards on gender diversity…
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NewsJason Tarry takes over from John Scouler as GroceryAid president
GroceryAid has named Tesco’s chief commercial officer Jason Tarry as its new president…
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Comment & OpinionImpressive new board is a Co-op coup
The governance reforms that have swept Pennycook and Leighton into the Co-op are just the tonic
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InterviewsAllan Leighton: Exclusive interview with the new chairman of Co-op
Our editor Adam Leyland gets an exclusive interview with Allan Leighton covering the chairman’s thoughts on the business, Ursula Lidbetter and his role
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NewsSABMiller CFO Jamie Wilson steps down
Global brewer SABMiller has announced that CFO Jamie Wilson handed in his resignation for “personal reasons”.
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Leighton, working pro bono, returns to his roots as chairman of Co-op
Leighton, whose father ran a Co-op store, was long rumoured for the role
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NewsSurprise departure for Majestic Wine CEO Steve Lewis
The hunt is on for a new CEO at Majestic Wine following the immediate departure of current boss Steve Lewis this morning.
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NewsMidcounties Co-operative names Phil Ponsonby as new group GM
He will be tasked with driving the growth of Midcounties Co-op’s 232 food stores, including developing the offer of its larger stores
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NewsTesco schedules 23 February national briefing on job cuts
In a statement Usdaw said that nationwide talks would begin on Monday, with Tesco issuing a statement to say that it would be prioritising colleague whose jobs would be affected