All People articles – Page 325
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OpinionComment: The lack of women in high-profile retail jobs needs to be addressed
The business landscape changes every day. But some aspects of industry show fewer signs of development - there is still a distinct lack of women in key roles.
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OpinionComment: The BRC supports a thriving retail industry
Since joining the British Retail Consortium (BRC), I have enjoyed meeting our members and discussing the future of the retail industry, and hearing your insights into the BRC’s work and our future direction.
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NewsHMV hires managing director for loyalty programme as it relaunches
HMV owner Hilco has hired Dan Truscott as managing director of its soon-to-be-relaunched customer loyalty programme, Pure.
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NewsLabour minister backtracks on Next and Tesco criticism in immigration speech
Chris Bryant, the shadow immigration minister, has backed down on his criticism of Next and Tesco recruiting foreign workers in his speech today, after both retailers denied the accusations.
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NewsTesco and Next hit back at Labour's foreign workers claim
Tesco and Next have hit back at shadow immigration minister Chris Bryant’s claims that they are “unscrupulous employers” who favour migrant workers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Hawes & Curtis and Morrisons
Retail news round-up August 12, 2013: Asda to offer degree programme to staff, Hawes & Curtis set to expand in the Middle East and Morrisons calls for industry-wide approach towards lad’s mags.
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OpinionComment: Flexible contracts may be more ‘hero than zero’
A lot has been written this week about zero-hour contracts, whereby employees need to be available for work, but are not guaranteed any set number of hours.
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AnalysisPeople: Tesco's new agriculture director and retail's main job moves in July
The creation of a brand new role can offer a useful insight into a retailer’s strategic direction, and Tesco’s new agriculture director role speaks volumes.
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NewsSports Direct faces legal challenge over zero hour contracts
Sportswear giant Sports Direct is facing a legal challenge over its widespread use of zero hour contracts.
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OpinionComment: British retailing should learn from the US and hire from the military
I was recently invited to St James’s Palace for the inaugural reception for the Royal Marines charity the C Group.
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OpinionComment: Apprenticeships could inspire a generation of new retail leaders
The economy is showing tentative signs of recovery with the latest GDP figures up 0.6% for the second quarter of the year, meaning retailers will be looking to take advantage of this more positive contemporary climate.
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NewsDreams to make 100 redundancies as it restructures
Beds retailer Dreams is to make close to 100 redundancies as it restructures to reflect a smaller store base, Retail Week has learned.
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OpinionBlog: My day on the shopfloor at B&Q
If my admiration for store staff had ever wavered since my uni days spent behind the tills at the Body Shop, I have a new found respect for the job.
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NewsWaitrose boss Mark Price appointed Channel 4 deputy chairman
Waitrose boss Mark Price has been appointed as Channel 4’s deputy chairman within days of taking up the same post at John Lewis Partnership.
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NewsIkea appoints Gillian Drakeford as new UK and Ireland boss
Furniture giant Ikea has appointed Gillian Drakeford to the role of country manager for the UK and Ireland.
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NewsAsda staff hit by unexpected tax bill after payroll "quirk"
Asda staff have been hit by an unexpected tax bill after a “quirk” in the calendar that could leave its employees having to pay back at least £12m in tax.
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OpinionComment: Retail must offer support to attract the best graduates
At colleges and universities up and down the country, thousands of students are receiving their degrees or diplomas in graduation ceremonies.
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NewsDobbies boss James Barnes exits the Tesco-owned garden centre retailer
Dobbies chief executive James Barnes has left the Tesco-owned retailer after 23 years with the business along with finance director Sharon Brown.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Industry leaders - A look back at their legacies
Sir Terry Leahy’s leadership of Tesco has been called into question. We take a look at his track record and those of some of his peers.
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NewsRetailers offer 12,000 training places for young unemployed
The big four are among 100 businesses from across the food and grocery sector that have pledged to reduce youth unemployment.