The paradox in pursuit of profit and principle

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Chris Haskins, chairman of Northern Foods, is an unusual businessman in that he has socialist opinions and believes in democratic liberalism. Aged 55, he was born in Wicklow, southern Ireland, and studied at Trinity College, Dublin. He became a director of Northern Dairies when he was 29 and married to the daughter of its founder. He manages the business by building relationships based on trust.

Management, Food industry, Biography, Northern Foods PLC, Haskins, Chris

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Sir Stanley Kalms, the 'father figure' who created Dixons, to retire at 71

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Stanley Kalms, head of the Dixons electrical chain, is to retire in Sep 2002 at the age of nearly 71. He feels that the successful bid for Currys, purchased in 1984, was his greatest achievement.

Radio, Television, & Computer Stores, Radio, TV, Music, Electronics Stores, Consumer electronics industry, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Dixons Group PLC, Kalms, Stanley

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The sharp suit taking Savile Row to Hollywood

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Tailoring business Gieves & Hawkes is becoming a brand, according to Chief Executive Mark Henderson. He acknowledges that the business needs to gain critical mass in the UK.

Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Suit, Coat, and Overcoat Manufacturing, Men's and boys' suits and coats, Men's Suits, Interview, Clothing industry, Men's clothing industry, Henderson, Mark, Gieves and Hawkes

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