All People articles – Page 322
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News
2 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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Co-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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Co-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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Nisa 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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Matt 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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Baroness 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 & Opinion
Life 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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Profiles
Malcolm 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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Asda staff earn £17m Christmas bonus
Asda is set to reward its entire workforce with a £17m bonus this Christmas.
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Prince 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 & Opinion
The 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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Profiles
Manish 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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Profiles
Amelia 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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Asim 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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Charlotte Bearn, Charlie Bigham's assistant brand manager
When Bearn joined Charlie Bigham’s in 2011, sales totalled £5m. Today turnover is £20m…
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Chris Jones, Tesco distribution centre manager
When Tesco opened its biggest distribution centre in Reading earlier this year, it turned to ex-army man Chris Jones…
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Darren Given, Swifts SuperValu manager
Given had his first taste in retailing selling bread in the school holidays at age 13…
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Chris & Daniel O'Connor, Siobhan O'Donnell & James Brundle
These four rising stars have helped to turn a rundown North East London off-licence into a foodie mecca…
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Emma Peacock, Mars European head of dairy procurement
If you work at Mars, and they trust you to buy the cocoa, the sweeteners and the dairy, you know you’re doing OK…
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Profiles
Harris Aslam, Nisa store manager
Aslam is the youngest star on our list, but he hasn’t let age get in the way of experience…