All People articles – Page 390
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AnalysisOcado ups ante as online food battle hots up
With soaring sales and a price campaign taking on Waitrose and Tesco, Ocado’s confidence is growing. Jennifer Creevy meets co-founder Jason Gissing
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Opinion
People are your most powerful asset
A financial services sector wrestling with toxic assets, a housing market in steep decline, unemployment rising inexorably… the harbingers of gloom have much to gorge upon.
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AnalysisDavid Wild
Halfords hasn’t escaped the recession but former Tesco and Wal-Mart man David Wild says he’s confident of light at the end of the tunnel
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NewsTesco’s management incentives ‘best in class’
Tesco’s management incentive scheme is the most likely among those of the big grocers to encourage strong performance, broker Bernstein has concluded.The broker said executive compensation structures are broadly similar at all three quoted grocers, combining basic salary, bonus and various long-term incentives.However, at Tesco and Sainsbury’s there is a ...
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News
PPR boss trapped in car by employees
Billionaire retailer François-Henri Pinault was held captive in his car for an hour after becoming a victim of the trend for credit crunch boss-napping in France.Pinault, who is chief executive of luxury brands group PPR and husband of Hollywood actress Salma Hayek , was trapped by 50 employees angered ...
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Analysis
Why hard times call for high spirits
In a downturn morale can take a hit, but confidence is vital for performance
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AnalysisMan in the news: Sir Philip Green
Topshop’s star-studded New York store opening has taken the US by storm. Lisa Berwin assesses the tycoon’s first bite of the Big Apple
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AnalysisStore managers need a little managing too
In the fight to drive sales during a recession, store managers’ development can be overlooked. Charlotte Hardie explains why support is vital
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NewsNew Look's Phil Wrigley steps down from executive duties
New Look chairman Phil Wrigley has stepped down from his executive duties and become non-executive chairman of the fashion retailer.Chief executive Carl McPhail will remain in his role at the retailer.Wrigley said: “”It is a sign of the great strength of the business and the management team that I have ...
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NewsHalf of Brits fear losing their jobs, according to Asda survey
Half the population fear losing their jobs during the next six months and two thirds would be prepared to take a pay cut or a reduction in hours to avoid being made redundant, according to an Asda survey.The survey of 1,000 people also found that half expect their pay to ...
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NewsTesco to create 800 jobs at Middlesbrough distribution centre
Tesco will create more than 800 jobs when it opens a distribution centre in Middlesbrough in August. The £130m Teesport Distribution Centre is the retailer’s first purpose-built import storage facility. It will replace its existing non-food distribution centre in Coventry. The 910,000 sq ft Teesport centre means that goods can ...
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News
Half of Brits fear losing their jobs, according to Asda survey
Half the population fear losing their jobs during the next six months and two thirds would be prepared to take a pay cut or a reduction in hours to avoid being made redundant, according to an Asda survey.The survey of 1,000 people also found that half expect their pay to ...
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News
John Lewis makes marketing director redundant
John Lewis has streamlined its management team in a bid to accelerate decision-making decisions at the department store chain.
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Analysis
Is freezing staff pay a step too far?
Ben Cooper weighs the savings to be made from putting off pay rises against the effect on morale
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AnalysisSir Stuart Rose
He may have led M&S to renewed success, but Rose’s role at the retailer is being challenged. George MacDonald separates man from media
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News
Row breaks out over Chris Ronnie's exit from JJB
Chris Ronnie's exit from JJB Sports could be scrutinised in the law courts after a row broke out on whether he jumped or was pushed from the company.
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Analysis
Middle East jobs: Gulf retail in transition
The Middle Eastern job market, once a hot spot for UK retailers, has shrunk in line with the global economy. But as Liz Morrell finds, there are still openings for the right applicants
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AnalysisRay Kelvin: the ‘closest man to Ted’
Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin takes an unorthodox approach to retail. Amy Shields talked to him as he prepared to post results
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Analysis
Well-travelled workers have an edge
Working in retail abroad is a sure-fire way of getting ahead back in the UK.