All People articles – Page 347
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AnalysisHow sport can motivate a workforce
John Lewis is encouraging staff to train as sport coaches. Rebecca Thomson finds out more
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Hallett Retail
The inside view according to HR director Jacqui Margolis
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Abel & Cole
The inside view according to head of brand Claudia Ruane
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NewsBoots UK appoints joint chief operating officers
Alliance Boots health and beauty chief executive Alex Gourlay has appointed two chief operating officers to look after the day-to-day running of the Boots UK & Ireland business while he concentrates on future growth plans.
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NewsN Brown reshuffles Figleaves leadership team
N Brown, the home shopping group which owns lingerie etailer Figleaves, will not replace the role of chief executive vacated by Julia Reynolds and has reshuffled its senior management team to lead the business.
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NewsFranchise director latest to exit New Look
New Look franchise director Alex Cara has become the latest high-profile departure from the value fashion retailer as its new management refocuses on its core UK operations
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AnalysisChina’s recruitment problem
Retail growth in China means finding skilled recruits can be a struggle, says Rebecca Thomson
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NewsBookseller The Works seeks new MD
Discount bookseller The Works is on the hunt for a new managing director
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NewsEBay hires Cocosa marketing director to strengthen its fashion team
EBay has hired Cocosa marketing director Amanda Metcalfe to bolster its fashion team.
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NewsKing and Robertson honoured in Queen's birthday honours list
Retail heavyweights Justin King and Nick Robertson have been honoured in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
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AnalysisHelping the unemployed back to work
Retailers are tapping different and more local sources for new recruits, finds Rebecca Thomson
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NewsMarks and Spencer reveals bumper pay-outs for Bolland and Rose
Marks and Spencer chief executive Mark Bolland could receive up to £13.8m for his past year’s performance as former boss Sir Stuart Rose was waved off with a £8.1m pay-out.
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AnalysisSchool leavers should be a priority too
Retailers prioritise graduate recruitment over school leavers, but at what cost? By Liz Morrell
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NewsMonsoon etail chief Kristine Kirby quits
Monsoon Accessorize ecommerce and multichannel director Kristine Kirby has left the business after a year with the company
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NewsAsda sets up skills academy
Asda has set up a skills academy in partnership with City & Guilds.
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NewsSainsbury's boss King takes £5m hit to pay packet
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King took a £5m hit to his pay packet last year as the supermarket failed to hit some performance targets and he cashed in fewer options.
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NewsBenetton to hire new creative director
United Colors of Benetton is to hire You Nguyen as new chief merchandising officer and creative director.
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AnalysisBrightening the store workforce
Brighthouse’s store manager conference both motivates and educates, Rebecca Thomson finds.