All People articles – Page 353
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NewsPaul Flowers resigned from Co-op Group over ‘excessive expenses’
Paul Flowers, the former deputy chairman of The Co-operative Group and chairman of The Co-operative Bank, reportedly resigned from The Group because of concerns over his expenses.
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News2 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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NewsCo-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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NewsCo-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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NewsNisa 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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NewsMatt 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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NewsBaroness 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 & 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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NewsAsda staff earn £17m Christmas bonus
Asda is set to reward its entire workforce with a £17m bonus this Christmas.
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NewsPrince 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 & OpinionThe 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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ProfilesManish 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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ProfilesAmelia 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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ProfilesAsim 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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ProfilesCharlotte 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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ProfilesChris 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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ProfilesDarren Given, Swifts SuperValu manager
Given had his first taste in retailing selling bread in the school holidays at age 13…
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ProfilesChris & 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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ProfilesEmma 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…