All People articles – Page 426
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Open to suggestions
To keep a business dynamic, fresh ideas need to come from all staff, from the shopfloor upwards. Big-name retailers are backing National Enterprise Week to help foster entrepreneurial spirit. Katie Kilgallen reports
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Desperately seeking chairman
Controversial store group Sports Direct has been having trouble finding a chairman, so Retail Week has turned headhunter in a bid to help out. George MacDonald compiles our shortlist of 10 candidates with the skills for the most challenging role in the industry. Over to you, Mr Ashley…
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Power surge
Matt Tyson has seen B&Q through some highs and lows in his 20 years at the retailer. But, he tells James Thompson, the latest shake-up is the biggest he’s ever seen.
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Seasonal headache
Finding Christmas temps with the right skills and attitude can be a trial for retailers if they don’t put time and preparation into their recruitment drive. Katie Kilgallen reports
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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
Store manager’s diary: Mike King, Ikea, Ashton, Manchester
Latest catalogue heralds a new era in-store
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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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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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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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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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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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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