All People articles – Page 8
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NewsThatchers commercial director moves on to pastures new
Nixon joined thatchers from Booker in September 2022
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Grocer 33How Waitrose GSM Ed Polley has returned home to revive Worthing store
It was the first Waitrose store Ed Polley ever worked in. Here’s how he revived it
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ProfilesThe Coconut Collab’s Zoe Fox on Borough Market, UPF and cows
‘UPF plays such a huge role in today’s health issues, particularly obesity and the pressure that puts on the NHS’
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NewsAH Worth announces leadership changes with new appointment
Walton was former managing director of Branston and previously part of the AH Worth team until 2024
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NewsSterling Supergroup names new chair as John Whitechurch steps down
During his time as chairman, Whitechurch ‘provided great support and helped maintain continuity across activity’
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NewsTesco CEO Ken Murphy hits out at rivals’ irrational price cuts
‘Some competitors went pretty strong at the start of the year with their statement of intent and they’ve acted on that,’ said Murphy. ‘It doesn’t feel that rational from where I’m sitting’
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NewsChief medical officer warns against use of weight-loss drugs
Chris Whitty said the lack of data about the booming GLP-1 category of drugs meant they should only be prioritised as a solution for people with morbid obesity problems
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NewsAsda IT chief Matt Kelleher to leave sparking reshuffle
Asda is using Kelleher’s departure - which comes following the completion of its project future IT transition - to restructure some of its headquarters function and reporting lines
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnerships names new chief people officer
Webb has more than 20 years’ experience in senior HR roles within the retail sector, working with major operators including Co-op and Sainsbury’s
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NewsMorrisons hires new commercial director for convenience
The new hire brings over 20 years of retail and wholesale experience to the role
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Harry Neave, NPD technologist, Nomo
‘Doing an apprenticeship is a great way to get started. It gives you hands-on experience and a real idea of how the food industry works as a whole’
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Analysis & FeaturesIs food and drink doing enough to tackle modern slavery?
A decade after the Modern Slavery Act was introduced to much acclaim, UK food and drink supply chains remain exposed. Are retailers and suppliers doing enough to change that?
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NewsStarbucks chief technology officer Deb Hall Lefevre steps down
Senior vice president of global experiences technology, Ningyu Chen, has been named as interim chief technology officer
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NewsPret a Manger appoints new chief marketing officer
The new hire joins from Burger King and Popeyes owner, Restaurant Brands International
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NewsPets at Home recruits new CFO from PZ Cussons
The retailer is rebuilding its top team amid declining sales
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NewsFour in 10 retail workers at risk of quitting, claims research
The Retail Trust is running online training sessions designed to help shop staff cope with antisocial behaviour in the run-up to Christmas
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InterviewsFrom sugar giant to health pioneer: Tate & Lyle’s reinvention
Having spun off its sugar division, Tate & Lyle is now focused on sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification in a $5bn bet on better nutrition via its ingredients
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Grocer 33How ‘high-profile’ Waitrose Cheltenham keeps shoppers and partners happy
Branch manager Mike Snowdon on running this ‘big store with a huge range’ where foodie shoppers ‘challenge staff on products’
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NewsSOS Wholesale employees take action to secure payout
Pearson Solicitors is working with ‘concerned employees’ to review the redundancy process