All People articles – Page 423
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Opinion
Store manager’s diary: Mike King, Ikea, Ashton, Manchester
Latest catalogue heralds a new era in-store
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Analysis
Reiss goes global
Fashion retailer Reiss has forged ahead with aggressive expansion plans and the man in charge has no intention of slowing down. David Reiss tells Lisa Berwin how he plans to take it to the next level
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Analysis
Trading standards
Consumer conscience has ensured that ethical trading has risen fast up retailers’ agendas, but how is it affecting the role of the buyer? Katie Kilgallen investigates
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Analysis
Handwriting analysis: Made of the write stuff
Ever wanted to know what makes retail’s stars tick? Experts believe that handwriting analysis is one of the simplest, most unbiased personality tests around.
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News
Tesco reveals its vision for Second Life-style web site
Tesco.com has hinted at some of the developments it is planning to make to its web site to keep up with changing consumer demands.
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News
Value of stolen goods hits ten-year high as attacks on store staff soar
The value of stolen goods from retailers has hit a ten-year high according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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Opinion
Store manager’s diary: Mike King, Ikea, Ashton, Manchester
Latest catalogue heralds a new era in-store
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Analysis
Trading standards
Consumer conscience has ensured that ethical trading has risen fast up retailers’ agendas, but how is it affecting the role of the buyer? Katie Kilgallen investigates
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Analysis
Made of the write stuff
Ever wanted to know what makes retail’s stars tick? Experts believe that handwriting analysis is one of the simplest, most unbiased personality tests around.
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Analysis
Reiss goes global
Fashion retailer Reiss has forged ahead with aggressive expansion plans and the man in charge has no intention of slowing down. David Reiss tells Lisa Berwin how he plans to take it to the next level
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News
Whole Foods bags property chief from Bank
US grocer Whole Foods Market has confirmed its commitment to the UK by hiring Bank Fashion property director Nina Shores to spearhead its expansion.
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News
Morrisons executive director to make exit
Morrisons executive director Roger Owen will retire from the supermarket group in October next year. His retirement will coincide with his 60th birthday.
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News
Tesco electricals boss becomes latest to leave
Tesco’s electricals chief is the latest senior executive to head for the exit, following a string of departures this month.
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Opinion
What is the secret of great leadership?
I have ploughed my way through Teena Lyons’ recent book, On Leadership.
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Opinion
There’s still life in private equity
The flow of deals will be revived by the wealth of opportunities in the middle market
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News
Tesco clothing executive defects to Figleaves
Tesco’s Central European clothing boss has quit to become chief executive of online lingerie retailer Figleaves.com, prompting renewed suggestions of a brain-drain at the UK supermarket giant.
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Analysis
Star Qualities
Retail is all about entrepreneurial spirit, but is the industry’s landscape tougher than it used to be? Charlotte Dennis-Jones asks some of retail’s stars about the qualities needed to succeed
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Opinion
Entrepreneurs are retail’s lifeblood
Retail, put simply, is about buying stuff for one price and selling for more. Maybe that’s why the most celebrated entrepreneurs this country has produced have been – or at least started their business empires as – retailers (page 26).
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Opinion
Every week’s like Christmas at The Factory Shop
STORE MANAGER’S DIARY Malcolm Oyston, Original Factory Shop, SOMERSET
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Analysis
Kitting out the nation
Responsible for bringing fashion to the world of football and famous for spotting a gap in the market, as he did with George at Asda, George Davies proves he’s got his eye on the ball when it comes to retailing. Lisa Berwin meets him