Debenhams, Britain’s second-largest department store group, expects to announce a new CEO to succeed Michael Sharp, in the next few weeks.

The owner of fashion chains including Oasis, Coast and Warehouse today said it was accelerating its growth plans after a successful half-year performance.

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern will deliver the keynote speech at the annual Irish Management Institute (IMI) conference in Killarney, Co Kerry today. Mr Ahern opens the conference with an overview of Irish business and the current political environment.

Irish Rugby team manager, Eddie O'Sullivan today launched this year's IMI Management Conference, to take place place in Killarney in April.