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27 quotes by Stuart Rose

Stuart Alan Ransom Rose, Baron Rose of Monewden (born 17 March 1949) is a British businessman, who was the executive chairman of the British retailer Marks & Spencer. For this role he was paid an annual salary of £1,130,000. Following the appointment of Marc Bolland in May 2010, Rose stepped down as executive chairman at the end of July 2010 and remained as chairman until early 2011 when he was replaced by Robert Swannell. He was knighted in...
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If you wait for customers to tell you that you need to do something, you're too late. Good business leaders should be half a step ahead of what... →

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I actually think the whole concept of retirement is a bit stupid, so yes, I do want to do something else. There is this strange thing that just... →

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As retail goes through a fundamental shift into the digital world, I believe Ocado's model and the high standards of customer service it provides... →

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When I got married in my twenties, I had a happy marriage and happy kids but at some point in time I let it go off the rails; I let it go off the... →

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When my mother died, my father was in a crisis, my sister was in a crisis, everyone was in a crisis. I went round the night my mother was lying in... →

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I think that business leaders today have to be more rounded than they used to be, they have to be completely multi-functional and fast-moving.

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I was the chief executive once, I've been there. My recommendation to anybody is don't go backwards.

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Customers want good value, but they care more than ever how food and clothing products are made.

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I don't believe in retirement.

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I think fashion is the best value way, the most affordable way in the 21st century, that men and women can express their personality.

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We've got a bit of growth a bit earlier than expected.

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If you are not online, people look at you askance. I think in three to four years' time people will look equally askance at you if you... →

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Most employees want to be involved in a successful business and most employees are happy for people running successful businesses to be paid a... →

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