All People articles – Page 343
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NewsHeadhunter Minogue in new venture
Renowned headhunter Fran Minogue has set up her own executive search business focused on the retail and consumer sectors.
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OpinionNew skills will cause a shift in power
We know that the retail industry is changing at a pace the like of which has never been seen before.
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AnalysisBill Carrahar
The new director of Carpetright’s beds business, Sleepright, is passionate about the sector that has given him a second career, and is looking forward to working with an ‘icon in the industry’
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NewsWalmart gives Cheesewright new role overseeing UK
Former Asda chief operating officer David Cheesewright has been appointed to a new senior role at Walmart which includes oversight of the UK business.
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NewsThorntons chairman to stand down
Thorntons chairman John von Spreckelsen is to retire from the company within 12 months.
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NewsRetail becoming more attractive than university for young people
Working in the retail sector is increasingly becoming a more attractive alternative for young people than going to university, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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OpinionRetail’s role in guiding the young
Retailers should seize the opportunity to help point youngsters the right way, says Lord Kirkham
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AnalysisBrian Brick
If anyone could smarten up Moss Bros, it’s Brian Brick. Ahead of next week’s update George MacDonald reports on how he is tailoring the retailer for success
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NewsDebenhams veteran Nigel Palmer to leave
Debenhams veteran retail operations director Nigel Palmer is to leave the department store group after almost 30 years at the business.
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NewsRetailers provided over 40% of new jobs among young people in last year
Retailers provided more than 40% of all new jobs in the UK among 16 to 21 year-olds over the last 12 months, figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveal.
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Lev Khasis joins Walmart
International grocer Walmart has appointed Lev Khasis as senior vice-president and chief leverage officer.Khasis is the former chief executive of Russia’s largest retailer, X5 Retail Group. He will report directly to Doug McMillon, who heads Walmart’s international division, and will be responsible for integrating new retail acquisitions and combining purchasing ...
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Opinion"Retail retains a clean and unsullied image"
Do things the right way to avoid the scandals that have tainted other industries, says Neil Gillis
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NewsAvon appoints new boss for UK and Ireland
Beauty specialist Avon has appointed a new boss for its UK and Republic of Ireland business.
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NewsWhite Stuff chief exec Bailey wins Private Business Woman of the Year
White Stuff chief executive Sally Bailey has won the PwC Private Business Woman of the Year Award.
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NewsHome Retail appoints managing director for Habitat
Home Retail has appointed a managing director for Habitat, the furniture brand it acquired in June, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMatalan to trial management scheme
Value fashion and homewares group Matalan is to launch a bespoke training scheme to ensure all its retail managers are trained to a standardised level.
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