Stuart Rose Quotes

A collection of quotes by Stuart Rose.

Stuart Rose is a prominent British businessman and retail executive. Born on March 17, 1949, in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, he is widely recognized for his leadership roles in various well-known retailers. Rose began his career in the retail industry working for the fashion brand Marks & Spencer (M&S). He joined M&S in the 1970s and climbed the corporate ladder, eventually becoming the CEO of the company in 2004.

During his tenure at M&S, Stuart Rose initiated several reforms and successfully revitalized the brand. His strategic decisions and business acumen played a crucial role in turning around the declining fortunes of the company. Rose's contributions to M&S earned him a reputation as one of the UK's most accomplished retail executives.

Apart from his association with M&S, Stuart Rose has held leadership positions in other retail giants as well. He served as the CEO of Arcadia Group, which owns popular high street fashion brands such as Burton, Topshop, and Dorothy Perkins. Additionally, Rose was the Chairman of the British luxury department store chain, Harvey Nichols.

Throughout his career, Stuart Rose has been recognized for his significant contributions to the retail industry. He has received numerous awards and honors for his achievements, including a knighthood bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth II in 2008 for services to the retail industry and corporate social responsibility. Today, Stuart Rose continues to be an influential figure in the business world, serving on the boards of several companies and actively participating in various philanthropic ventures.

Most employees want to be involved in a successful business

Most employees want to be involved in a successful business and most employees are happy for people running successful businesses to be paid a reasonable wage and a market rate for it, provided they understand the reason. What they hate most of all is pay for failure.

Stuart Rose

Failure

I actually think the whole concept of retirement is a bit st

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 because chronologically on a Friday night you have reached a certain age... with all that experience, how can it be that on a Monday morning, you are useless?

Stuart Rose

Morning

There is a responsibility on all companies to look at the qu

There is a responsibility on all companies to look at the quantum of pay and the relationship between the top and the bottom.

Stuart Rose

Relationship

When I got married in my twenties, I had a happy marriage an

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 rails.

Stuart Rose

Marriage

Customers want good value, but they care more than ever how

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

Stuart Rose

Food