All People articles – Page 265
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NewsN Brown to extend national living wage to workers under 25
Etailer N Brown will pay the new national living wage to its under-25 workers, going beyond the Government’s imposed wage increase.
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NewsThis week in retail: M&S, Card Factory, Moss Bros, Topps Tiles and more
It’s going to be a busy week with trading updates from five retailers including M&S, Card Factory and Moss Bros in the next five days.
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NewsPets at Home postpones new CFO's start date amid Target investigation
Pets at Home has postponed the appointment of Graeme Jenkins as finance boss after his former employer Target was embroiled in an investigation.
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OpinionOpinion: Vulnerable staff need safeguarding as future retail roles shift
Employment patterns are poised to shift as the industry undergoes digital transformation, but retail roles must be protected.
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AnalysisInfographic: The living wage comes into play plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, April 1, 2016: Next’s Lord Wolfson warns of tough trading, Naked Wines reaches sales milestone, plus more.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: The national living wage comes into force
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the national living wage, which takes effect from today, April Fools’ Day.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is the impact of Generation Z on the shopping experience
Generation Z is a group shrouded in marketing mystery, but its ways of dealing with the world will shape where retail experiences are headed.
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NewsMarks & Spencer’s new chief executive Rowe to succeed Bolland this weekend
Marks & Spencer formally changes the guard when chief executive Marc Bolland hands over the reins to Steve Rowe on April 2.
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AnalysisProfile: Bonmarché's new chief executive Helen Connolly
News that Bonmarché will replace outgoing chief executive Beth Butterwick with Asda’s Helen Connolly surprised the industry.
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NewsFat Face reshuffles management as trading director exits the business
Fat Face will restructure its management, with function heads reporting to boss Anthony Thompson after the departure of its trading director.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda's people chief on the power of apprenticeships
Taking that first step onto the career ladder can be daunting for a young person – especially when there can be many barriers to employment.
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VideoDesigning a truly customer-centric structure - House of Fraser's Andy Harding
House of Fraser chief customer officer Andy Harding gives an insight into the restructuring and redefining of roles within the department store group.
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VideoMoney Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis on the rise of the aggressive, educated and empowered consumer
Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert discusses the changing power dynamics in retail as big business grapples with the rise of the new consumer.
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VideoThe tyranny of awe – the 10 principles AO runs its business by, according to chief John Roberts
AO.com has experienced huge success in recent years, from launching an IPO to seeing off one of its great rivals.
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VideoWhat makes a great retail leader? Co-op, New Look and Poundland discuss
Our panel of respected retail chiefs provide unique insight into how they have led change, both in challenging times and in periods of growth.
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NewsB&Q hit with petition over changes to staff pay rates as living wage looms
B&Q staff are rallying against changes to pay rates and benefits they claim are being made to counteract the cost of the living wage.
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NewsFoyles back in the black as sales edge up and costs are cut
Bookseller Foyles has revealed a return to full-year profit as cost controls and an increase in sales boosted its bottom line.
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OpinionOpinion: Should retailers fear the economic impact of a Brexit?
With less than 100 days until the EU referendum, concerns about the impact on the UK economy, and retailers in particular, are running high.
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NewsWatch: Morrisons unveils two new ads emphasising its fresh food offer
Morrisons has launched two new adverts emphasising its fresh food and family values as part of an ongoing campaign to reposition the grocer.
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AnalysisHomebase's new owner to extend living wage to under-25s
Wesfarmers, the new owner of Homebase, has vowed to pay under-25s the new living wage as part of a bid to improve conditions for employees.