All People articles – Page 350
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s ‘defining moment’ ushers in transition
Saturday, 30 August, 2014 will go down in The Co-operative Group’s long history as “a momentous and defining moment” for the society, according to chair Ursula Lidbetter. That’s because at a special general meeting held at the society’s Manchester HQ, elected members voted 83% in favour of adopting a new ...
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NewsNisa CEO Neil Turton and COO Amanda Jones to leave
Nisa’s two most senior executives – CEO Neil Turton and chief operating officer Amanda Jones - are to leave the business, the retail buying group has revealed.
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NewsDave Lewis’ letter to Tesco staff
Read Dave Lewis’ welcome note to Tesco staff, as he starts his first day as CEO.
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NewsTesco to be 'customer champion': Dave Lewis issues rallying cry
New Tesco boss Dave Lewis today vowed to return the brand to being “the customers’ champion again”.
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NewsAldi looks to create 700 deputy store manager roles
Aldi is to advertise externally for deputy store managers for the first time.
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Comment & OpinionHow self-service has turned shoppers into unpaid workers
The centenary of the creation of the first self-service supermarket is approaching…
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NewsGSK Consumer Healthcare names Szymankiewicz GB sales director
Slawomir Szymankiewicz is GSK Consumer Healthcare’s GB sales director GSK Consumer Healthcare has named Slawomir Szymankiewicz as sales director for its Great Britain and Ireland business. Szymankiewicz will lead sales across all retailers and channels for brands such as Sensodyne, Aquafresh, Beechams, Panadol, NiQuitin and Maxinutrition. He ...
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NewsAndrew Gray promoted to group marketing director at BAT
British American Tobacco has named Andrew Gray as its new group marketing director
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Comment & OpinionThree key ingredients all successful people have in common
What do successful people have in common? We may think they’re cleverer, have luckier breaks and are more ruthless…
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocer Cup 2014: who is your star?
The business leaders who form the shortlist for The Grocer Cup have been focused firmly on growth…
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Comment & OpinionCo-op Group looks to its better angels as crucial vote nears
The Co-operative Group is facing a crunch vote on its future this Saturday
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NewsMeat workers walk out in FSA pay dispute
Meat workers employed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) completed a second day of industrial action yesterday
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My Alternative CVSian Breslin of Sian's Plan on jukeboxes and Jamie Oliver
At 13 I had a summer and weekend job at a café in Fishguard, West Wales…
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InterviewsJacob Fuller on why the e-cig market won't go up in smoke
Jacob Fuller, UK CEO of e-cig supplier Blu, on exploding sales, cowboy suppliers and the role of Big Tobacco…
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NewsScottish independence: Food and drink leaders oppose yes vote
Prominent figures in the food industry have spoken out against Scottish independence by signing a letter to The Scotsman newspaper.
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NewsStuart Lorimer leaves Diageo to become AG Barr FD
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has snapped up Stuart Lorimer from Diageo to become its new finance director…
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NewsRoger Grosvenor given police award for work on high-abv drinks
A supermarket boss has won a police award for his work in targeting the sale of high-strength alcohol…
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's Holborn should not feel Gaza conflict pressure
In recent days we have seen a spike in shop protests, store invasions and boycotts of Israeli or kosher products…
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NewsCream liqueur Amarula funds elephant conservation project
The Amarula Trust is investing in a new project to protect African elephants in Botswana.