All People articles – Page 380
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AnalysisGudjon Reynisson faces the challenge of restoring Hamleys
The former PE teacher is in no doubt about the weight of responsibility he bears in restoring much-loved toy retailer Hamleys to its former glory. Can he succeed, asks Nicola Harrison
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NewsEntries open for Oracle Retail Week Awards 2010
The deadline for entries to the 2010 Oracle Retail Week Awards, the biggest event in the retail calendar has been extended to November 6.
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NewsMatalan to create 1,800 new jobs
Value retailer Matalan has revealed plans to hire 1,800 new staff.
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NewsM&S on verge of appointing headhunter for chief executive search
Marks & Spencer is on the verge of appointing a headhunter to begin its search for a new chief executive to replace Sir Stuart Rose next year.
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NewsClarks chief executive Peter Bolliger to retire
Clarks has announced its chief executive Peter Bolliger will retire next year.
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AnalysisNeed to know: Oxford Summer School
Now in its 80th year, the Oxford Summer School has a remarkable track record for developing tomorrow’s retail leaders
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AnalysisKeeping the workforce on side
With incentives down and workload up, Liz Morrell asks how to sustain morale in the recession
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at LloydsPharmacy
The inside view from HR and change director Fiona Morgan
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NewsPets at Home hires for e-push
Pets at Home has appointed Matthew Stead to the new position of director of multichannel as the retailer strengthens its etail.
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NewsThreshers owner on the hunt for new chief executive
Threshers owner First Quench Retailing is searching for a new chief executive after the resignation this week of Yvonne Rankin owing to ill health.
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NewsNew Look hires Cortefiel's Alex Cara
New Look has poached Alex Cara, head of franchising at Spanish retail giant Cortefiel, for a similar role at the fast fashion group.
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AnalysisBill Grimsey is driven by turning around the fortunes of ailing retailers
As the Focus DIY boss successfully pulls off a CVA for his struggling business, he tells Nicola Harrison why he’s so driven by turning around ailing retailers
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NewsOpposition surfaces to DSGi salaries for share options plans
Pirc, an investor advisory service, has voiced opposition to DSGi plans for a scheme under which executives in the company can swap up to 25% of their salaries in exchange for share options.
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NewsSainsbury's in biggest ever Christmas recruitment drive
Sainsbury’s has launched its biggest ever pre-Christmas recruitment drive, hiring 20,000 seasonal staff.
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NewsAsos bolsters board
Asos has appointed the chief executive of internet service provider Tiscali to its board.
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Shopper’s Stop managing director moves to non-exec role
BS Nagesh, managing director at K Raheja-owned multi-format retailer Shopper’s Stop, is leaving his role and moving into a non-executive position as vice-chairman of the company.As part of a company wide succession planning process Shopper’s Stop chief executive Govind Shrikhande will take over managing director duties from Nagesh and become ...
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AnalysisDave Whelan: Playing to Win
Footballer turned sports retailer Dave Whelan charts the rise and fall of JJB Sports in this exclusive extract adapted from his autobiography, Playing to Win
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OpinionA victimless crime?
The police must recognise that store theft and assault seriously affect staff, says Malcolm Walker
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NewsJessops hires chief executive as restructuring nears end
Jessops has appointed Select Property managing director Trevor Moore as chief executive while questions continue over the retailer’s future as a quoted company.
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AnalysisDoes David Cameron think retail?
Many retailers are disillusioned with Labour rule in the downturn but would a Conservative government led by David Cameron really be the answer to their woes?