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Albert Gubay
Albert Gubay, KC*SG (born 9 April 1928) is a Welsh businessman and philanthropist, who made his fortune in retailing with Kwik Save, building it further on investments, mainly in property develo...
Albert Gubay, KC*SG (born 9 April 1928) is a Welsh businessman and philanthropist, who made his fortune in retailing with Kwik Save, building it further on investments, mainly in property develo...
Alec Monk
David Alec George Monk (born 13 December 1942), known as Alec Monk, is a British businessman who is a former chairman and chief executive of the supermarket chain Gateway and former chairm...
David Alec George Monk (born 13 December 1942), known as Alec Monk, is a British businessman who is a former chairman and chief executive of the supermarket chain Gateway and former chairm...
Allan Leighton
Allan Leighton (born April 12, 1953 in Hereford) is an English businessman, former CEO of Asda and former non-executive Chairman of the Royal Mail.
Allan Leighton (born April 12, 1953 in Hereford) is an English businessman, former CEO of Asda and former non-executive Chairman of the Royal Mail.
Ambrose Heal
Sir Ambrose Heal (September 3, 1872, Crouch End - November 15, 1959, Beaconsfield) was an English furniture designer, and businessman in the first half of the 20th century.
Sir Ambrose Heal (September 3, 1872, Crouch End - November 15, 1959, Beaconsfield) was an English furniture designer, and businessman in the first half of the 20th century.
Andrew James Bond
Andrew James Bond (born March 16, 1965 in Grantham) is the former Chief Executive Officer of Asda having resigned in April 2010.
Andrew James Bond (born March 16, 1965 in Grantham) is the former Chief Executive Officer of Asda having resigned in April 2010.
Bernard Miller
Sir (Oswald) Bernard Miller (25 March 1904 – 23 February 2003) was a British businessman, who was chairman of the John Lewis Partnership from 1955 to 1972.
Sir (Oswald) Bernard Miller (25 March 1904 – 23 February 2003) was a British businessman, who was chairman of the John Lewis Partnership from 1955 to 1972.
Bill Grimsey
Bill Grimsey is a businessman living in Radlett in the United Kingdom who has specialised in the food and DIY sectors, most notably at Wickes, Iceland, and Focus (DIY).
Bill Grimsey is a businessman living in Radlett in the United Kingdom who has specialised in the food and DIY sectors, most notably at Wickes, Iceland, and Focus (DIY).
Charles Clore
Sir Charles Clore (24 December 1904 – 26 July 1979) was a British financier, retail and property magnate and philanthropist.
Sir Charles Clore (24 December 1904 – 26 July 1979) was a British financier, retail and property magnate and philanthropist.
Charles Kalms
Charles Kalms (1898?-1978) was a British retailer and founder of the Dixons chains that expanded to become the UK's largest electrical retail chain.
Charles Kalms (1898?-1978) was a British retailer and founder of the Dixons chains that expanded to become the UK's largest electrical retail chain.
Chris Cattlin
Christopher John "Chris" Cattlin (born June 25, 1946 in Milnrow, Lancashire) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town, Coventry City and Brighton & Hove...
Christopher John "Chris" Cattlin (born June 25, 1946 in Milnrow, Lancashire) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town, Coventry City and Brighton & Hove...
David Edward Reid
David Edward Reid is a Scottish-born British businessman and chartered accountant.
David Edward Reid is a Scottish-born British businessman and chartered accountant.
David Reid (businessman)
David Edward Reid is a Scottish-born British businessman and chartered accountant.
David Edward Reid is a Scottish-born British businessman and chartered accountant.
David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville
David John Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, FRS, is a British businessman and politician.
David John Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, FRS, is a British businessman and politician.
Dean Hoyle
Dean Hoyle was the founder and previous owner of Card Factory, a chain of greeting card and gift stores in Great Britain.
Dean Hoyle was the founder and previous owner of Card Factory, a chain of greeting card and gift stores in Great Britain.
Derek Rayner, Baron Rayner
Derek George Rayner, Baron Rayner (30 March 1926 - 26 June 1998) was a chairman and chief executive of Marks & Spencer plc (now generally known as M&S), one of the major British retailers who re...
Derek George Rayner, Baron Rayner (30 March 1926 - 26 June 1998) was a chairman and chief executive of Marks & Spencer plc (now generally known as M&S), one of the major British retailers who re...
Ernest Debenham
Sir Ernest Ridley Debenham, 1st Baronet (26 May 1865 – 25 December 1952), was a British businessman.
Sir Ernest Ridley Debenham, 1st Baronet (26 May 1865 – 25 December 1952), was a British businessman.
Flora Solomon
Flora Solomon OBE (28 September 1895 – 1984) was born Flora Benenson in Pinsk, Imperial Russia, in 1895.
Flora Solomon OBE (28 September 1895 – 1984) was born Flora Benenson in Pinsk, Imperial Russia, in 1895.
Frederick Smith, 2nd Viscount Hambleden
William Frederick Danvers Smith, 2nd Viscount Hambleden (12 August 1868 – 16 June 1928), known as Frederick Smith, was an English businessman and politician.
William Frederick Danvers Smith, 2nd Viscount Hambleden (12 August 1868 – 16 June 1928), known as Frederick Smith, was an English businessman and politician.
Harry Gordon Selfridge
Harry Gordon Selfridge, Sr. was an American-born retail magnate, who founded the British department store Selfridges.
Harry Gordon Selfridge, Sr. was an American-born retail magnate, who founded the British department store Selfridges.
Ian MacLaurin, Baron MacLaurin of Knebworth
Ian Charter MacLaurin, Baron MacLaurin of Knebworth DL, (born 30 March 1937) is a British businessman who has been Chairman of Vodafone and Chairman and Chief Executive of Tesco.
Ian Charter MacLaurin, Baron MacLaurin of Knebworth DL, (born 30 March 1937) is a British businessman who has been Chairman of Vodafone and Chairman and Chief Executive of Tesco.
Isaac Wolfson
Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet FRS (17 September 1897 – 20 June 1991) was a businessman and philanthropist.
Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet FRS (17 September 1897 – 20 June 1991) was a businessman and philanthropist.
Israel Sieff, Baron Sieff
Israel Moses Sieff, Baron Sieff (4 May 1889 – 14 February 1972) was a British businessman.
Israel Moses Sieff, Baron Sieff (4 May 1889 – 14 February 1972) was a British businessman.
Jack Cohen (Tesco)
Sir John Edward Cohen (6 October 1898 – 24 March 1979), born Jacob Edward Kohen and commonly known as Jack Cohen, was a British businessman who founded the Tesco supermarket chain.
Sir John Edward Cohen (6 October 1898 – 24 March 1979), born Jacob Edward Kohen and commonly known as Jack Cohen, was a British businessman who founded the Tesco supermarket chain.
Jacqueline Gold
Jacqueline Gold (born 16 July 1960) is a British business woman, and is currently Chief Executive of the Gold Group International companies Ann Summers and Knickerbox.
Jacqueline Gold (born 16 July 1960) is a British business woman, and is currently Chief Executive of the Gold Group International companies Ann Summers and Knickerbox.
Jane Shepherdson
Jane Shepherdson (born in 1963) is the chief executive of UK clothing brand, Whistles and was previously the brand director for high-street women's wear store TopShop.
Jane Shepherdson (born in 1963) is the chief executive of UK clothing brand, Whistles and was previously the brand director for high-street women's wear store TopShop.
Jesse Boot, 1st Baron Trent
Jesse Boot, 1st Baron Trent (2 June 1850–13 June 1931) transformed The Boots Company, founded by his father, John Boot, into a national retailer, which branded itself as "Chemists to the N...
Jesse Boot, 1st Baron Trent (2 June 1850–13 June 1931) transformed The Boots Company, founded by his father, John Boot, into a national retailer, which branded itself as "Chemists to the N...
Jesse Elliston
Jesse Elliston (died 1853) was a proprietor of Elliston & Cavell, that became the leading department store in Oxford, England.
Jesse Elliston (died 1853) was a proprietor of Elliston & Cavell, that became the leading department store in Oxford, England.
John Cavell
John Caldicott Cavell (1813 – 1887) was a shop proprietor and mayor of Oxford, England.
John Caldicott Cavell (1813 – 1887) was a shop proprietor and mayor of Oxford, England.
John Hargreaves (businessman)
John Hargreaves (born in Liverpool) is the founder and chairman of the large UK out-of-town discount clothing and homeware chain Matalan.
John Hargreaves (born in Liverpool) is the founder and chairman of the large UK out-of-town discount clothing and homeware chain Matalan.
John Jacques, Baron Jacques
John Henry Jacques, Baron Jacques (11 January 1905 – 20 December 1995) was a British businessman and politician for the Co-operative Party.
John Henry Jacques, Baron Jacques (11 January 1905 – 20 December 1995) was a British businessman and politician for the Co-operative Party.
John Lewis (department store founder)
John Lewis (24 February 1836 – 8 June 1928) was the founder of the John Lewis department store on Oxford Street, London.
John Lewis (24 February 1836 – 8 June 1928) was the founder of the John Lewis department store on Oxford Street, London.
John Moores (merchant)
Sir John Moores CBE was a British businessman and philanthropist most famous for the founding of the now defunct Littlewoods retail company that was located in Liverpool, England.
Sir John Moores CBE was a British businessman and philanthropist most famous for the founding of the now defunct Littlewoods retail company that was located in Liverpool, England.
John Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Preston Candover
John Davan Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Preston Candover, KG (Born 2 November 1927) is the President of J Sainsbury, a British businessman and politician.
John Davan Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Preston Candover, KG (Born 2 November 1927) is the President of J Sainsbury, a British businessman and politician.
John Spedan Lewis
John Spedan Lewis (22 September 1885 – 21 February 1963) was a British businessman and the founder of the John Lewis Partnership.
John Spedan Lewis (22 September 1885 – 21 February 1963) was a British businessman and the founder of the John Lewis Partnership.
Joseph Thornton
Joseph Thornton (July 22nd 1988) is a controls engineer Thornton's controls i 2009 in London, England, the oldest university bookshop in the city.
Joseph Thornton (July 22nd 1988) is a controls engineer Thornton's controls i 2009 in London, England, the oldest university bookshop in the city.
Julian Richer
Julian Richer (born 1959) is a prominent British retailer, best known as the founder and 100% shareholder of Richer Sounds, the UK’s biggest hi-fi retailer.
Julian Richer (born 1959) is a prominent British retailer, best known as the founder and 100% shareholder of Richer Sounds, the UK’s biggest hi-fi retailer.
Justin King (businessman)
Justin Matthew King, CBE (born 17 May 1961) is a British businessman, who is the CEO of J Sainsbury plc, parent company of the supermarket chain Sainsbury's.
Justin Matthew King, CBE (born 17 May 1961) is a British businessman, who is the CEO of J Sainsbury plc, parent company of the supermarket chain Sainsbury's.
Kate Swann
Kathryn Elizabeth Swann (born Kathryn Elizabeth Prior, 1964) is a prominent British retail executive, currently Chief Executive of WH Smith.
Kathryn Elizabeth Swann (born Kathryn Elizabeth Prior, 1964) is a prominent British retail executive, currently Chief Executive of WH Smith.
Leonard Wolfson, Baron Wolfson
Sir Leonard Gordon Wolfson, 1st Baron Wolfson, 2nd Bt FRS was a British businessman, the former chairman of GUS, and son of GUS magnate Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet.
Sir Leonard Gordon Wolfson, 1st Baron Wolfson, 2nd Bt FRS was a British businessman, the former chairman of GUS, and son of GUS magnate Sir Isaac Wolfson, 1st Baronet.
Marcus Sieff, Baron Sieff of Brimpton
Marcus Joseph Sieff, Baron Sieff of Brimpton OBE (2 July 1913 – 23 February 2001) was a Jewish British businessman, and chairman of his family company, the retailler Marks & Spencer from 1972 to...
Marcus Joseph Sieff, Baron Sieff of Brimpton OBE (2 July 1913 – 23 February 2001) was a Jewish British businessman, and chairman of his family company, the retailler Marks & Spencer from 1972 to...
Mary Portas
Mary Portas aka Mary Queen of Shops, is an English businesswoman, retail expert, and broadcaster, best-known for her retail and business related television shows, and most recently for her appoi...
Mary Portas aka Mary Queen of Shops, is an English businesswoman, retail expert, and broadcaster, best-known for her retail and business related television shows, and most recently for her appoi...
Michael Marks
Michael Marks polish: Michał Marks,, was one of the two co-founders of the retail chain Marks & Spencer.
Michael Marks polish: Michał Marks,, was one of the two co-founders of the retail chain Marks & Spencer.
Mike Ashley (businessman)
Michael James Wallace "Mike" Ashley (born 1963, Burnham, Buckinghamshire) is an English millionaire retail entrepreneur in the sporting goods market.
Michael James Wallace "Mike" Ashley (born 1963, Burnham, Buckinghamshire) is an English millionaire retail entrepreneur in the sporting goods market.
Nicholas Wheeler
Nick Wheeler (full name Nicholas Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler, born 20 January 1965) is a British businessman.
Nick Wheeler (full name Nicholas Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler, born 20 January 1965) is a British businessman.
Peter Marks
Peter Vincent Marks (born 27 October 1949) is an English businessman, who is the current Chief Executive of the member-owned retailer The Co-operative Group.
Peter Vincent Marks (born 27 October 1949) is an English businessman, who is the current Chief Executive of the member-owned retailer The Co-operative Group.
Peter Rees Jones
Peter Rees Jones was the founder of the Peter Jones department store in Sloane Square, London, England.
Peter Rees Jones was the founder of the Peter Jones department store in Sloane Square, London, England.
Philip Clarke (Tesco)
Philip Clarke is the Chief Executive Officer of Tesco plc.
Philip Clarke is the Chief Executive Officer of Tesco plc.
Ray Middleton (footballer)
Ray Middleton (born 6 September 1919 in The Boldons – died 1977 in Boston, Lincolnshire) was an English football goalkeeper and manager.
Ray Middleton (born 6 September 1919 in The Boldons – died 1977 in Boston, Lincolnshire) was an English football goalkeeper and manager.
Richard Greenbury
Sir Richard Greenbury (born 1936) was chairman and chief executive of the British retailer Marks and Spencer from 1988 to 1999.
Sir Richard Greenbury (born 1936) was chairman and chief executive of the British retailer Marks and Spencer from 1988 to 1999.
Robert Sainsbury
Sir Robert Sainsbury (24 October 1906 – 2 April 2000), was the son of John Benjamin Sainsbury (the eldest son of Sainsbury's supermarkets founder John James Sainsbury), and along with his wife L...
Sir Robert Sainsbury (24 October 1906 – 2 April 2000), was the son of John Benjamin Sainsbury (the eldest son of Sainsbury's supermarkets founder John James Sainsbury), and along with his wife L...
Roy Keith Black
Roy Black (October 30, 1927 – December 28, 2009) was a British-born businessman, best known for owning and operating, Electronic Rentals Group, a UK public company during the 1960s in Dublin, Ir...
Roy Black (October 30, 1927 – December 28, 2009) was a British-born businessman, best known for owning and operating, Electronic Rentals Group, a UK public company during the 1960s in Dublin, Ir...
Sanjay Vadera
Sanjay Vadera was born in Uganda but lives in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
Sanjay Vadera was born in Uganda but lives in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
Sarah Cooper
Sarah Jane Cooper (1848–1932) was a British marmalade maker and wife of Frank Cooper (1844–1927).
Sarah Jane Cooper (1848–1932) was a British marmalade maker and wife of Frank Cooper (1844–1927).
Simon Marks, 1st Baron Marks of Broughton
Simon Marks, 1st Baron Marks of Broughton (9 July 1888–8 December 1964), was a British Jewish businessman.
Simon Marks, 1st Baron Marks of Broughton (9 July 1888–8 December 1964), was a British Jewish businessman.
Sir John Barker, 1st Baronet
Sir John Barker, 1st Baronet (6 April 1840 – 16 December 1914) was a British entrepreneur of the late 19th and early 20th century.
Sir John Barker, 1st Baronet (6 April 1840 – 16 December 1914) was a British entrepreneur of the late 19th and early 20th century.
Stanley Kalms, Baron Kalms
Harold Stanley Kalms, Baron Kalms, Kt, is the life president and former chairman of DSG International plc.
Harold Stanley Kalms, Baron Kalms, Kt, is the life president and former chairman of DSG International plc.
Stephen Boler
Stephen Boler was a British entrepreneur who founded a business dynasty and in later life became a conservationist in South Africa.
Stephen Boler was a British entrepreneur who founded a business dynasty and in later life became a conservationist in South Africa.
Stephen Hinchliffe
Stephen Leonard Hinchliffe is a British businessman from Sheffield who was the founder of the former retail empire Facia group, which had up to 850 stores before it collapsed in 1996.
Stephen Leonard Hinchliffe is a British businessman from Sheffield who was the founder of the former retail empire Facia group, which had up to 850 stores before it collapsed in 1996.
Stuart Rose
Sir Stuart Alan Ransom Rose (born 17 March 1949) is a British businessman, who was the executive chairman of the British retailer Marks & Spencer.
Sir Stuart Alan Ransom Rose (born 17 March 1949) is a British businessman, who was the executive chairman of the British retailer Marks & Spencer.
Terence Conran
Sir Terence Orby Conran, FCSD, (born 4 October 1931) is an English designer, restaurateur, retailer and writer.
Sir Terence Orby Conran, FCSD, (born 4 October 1931) is an English designer, restaurateur, retailer and writer.
Tinchy Stryder
Kwasi Danquah III, better known by his pseudonyms Tinchy Stryder and Star in the Hood, is a Ghanaian music executive, A&R executive, businessman, and musician.
Kwasi Danquah III, better known by his pseudonyms Tinchy Stryder and Star in the Hood, is a Ghanaian music executive, A&R executive, businessman, and musician.
Tom Hayhoe
Tom Hayhoe is a director of health sector organisations in the UK including West Middlesex University Hospital where he is currently chairman, a former student union politician and parliamentary...
Tom Hayhoe is a director of health sector organisations in the UK including West Middlesex University Hospital where he is currently chairman, a former student union politician and parliamentary...
Wali Tasar Uddin
Wali Tasar Uddin, MBE, is a British entrepreneur, community leader and humanitarian of Bangladeshi origin.
Wali Tasar Uddin, MBE, is a British entrepreneur, community leader and humanitarian of Bangladeshi origin.
William Henry Smith (1825-1891)
William Henry Smith PC (24 June 1825 – 6 October 1891) was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced the practice of selling bo...
William Henry Smith PC (24 June 1825 – 6 October 1891) was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced the practice of selling bo...
William Henry Smith (businessman)
William Henry Smith (7 July 1792 – 28 July 1865), born in Lt. Thurlow, Suffolk, was an entrepreneur whose business was about both newsagents and book shops.
William Henry Smith (7 July 1792 – 28 July 1865), born in Lt. Thurlow, Suffolk, was an entrepreneur whose business was about both newsagents and book shops.
William Henry Smith (politician)
William Henry Smith PC (24 June 1825 – 6 October 1891) was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced the practice of selling bo...
William Henry Smith PC (24 June 1825 – 6 October 1891) was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith, who expanded the firm and introduced the practice of selling bo...
William Innell Clement
William Innell Clement (1779/80 - 24 January 1852) was an English newspaper proprietor.
William Innell Clement (1779/80 - 24 January 1852) was an English newspaper proprietor.
William Whiteley
William Whiteley (29 September 1831 – 24 January 1907) was a British entrepreneur of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
William Whiteley (29 September 1831 – 24 January 1907) was a British entrepreneur of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.