All People articles – Page 296
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NewsB&Q hires Helena Feltham as HR director as Guy Eccles steps down
B&Q has hired Helena Feltham as its human resources director to replace Guy Eccles, who is stepping down from his role at the company.
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NewsHalfords hires Jonny Mason to replace Findlay as chief financial officer
Halfords has appointed Jonny Mason as chief financial officer to replace Andrew Findlay, who was poached by easyJet in April.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Ebay and Zalando
Retail news round-up on July 1st, 2015: Morrisons is the only big four grocer to record a market share rise and Zalando hires Asos’ buying manager.
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OpinionComment: Inspire commitment in the workforce by promoting from within
When selecting new managers, look to your existing colleagues first – the grass is not always greener on the other side.
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AnalysisThe 15 best retailers to work for in the UK in 2015 – according to employees
In a ferociously hard-fought retail environment, attracting and retaining the best staff can make a competitive difference.
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NewsTesco board grilled at AGM, but shareholder revolt fails to materialise
Tesco bosses faced a grilling at its AGM, but a shareholder revolt over directors’ pay failed to materialise after all its resolutions were passed.
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NewsDefiant Dave Lewis insists his turnaround plan is 'improving' Tesco
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has insisted the changes he has implemented are having a positive effect in his bid to turn around the grocer.
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NewsJohn Browett to join Dunelm as chief executive designate
Former Monsoon and Dixons boss John Browett is to join home specialist Dunelm, where he will take over as chief executive next year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on B&M, Nisa and Tesco
Retail news round-up on June 26, 2015: Pay rise for B&M boss, Nisa hit by grocery price war and Tim Mason eyes bid for Tesco’s Dunnhumby
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OpinionComment: Ferrero's bid to acquire of Thorntons is a bitter sweet deal
Thorntons, which began life a century ago, could recapture its former glories under Ferrero but a deal may hit its store estate.
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VideoThe Retail Week: The Power List, Thorntons, Carpetright and Ocado
Executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison look at the top spots on the Retail Week Power List and the week’s news.
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NewsPower List 2015: Find out what it takes to be the ultimate retailer
What marks out the 100 remarkable men and women on this year’s Power List? We have selected the very best bits to make the ultimate retailer.
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NewsSainsbury's chief financial officer Rogers assumes wider role as Buck departs
Sainsbury’s chief financial officer John Rogers has taken on the added responsibility of business development, including strategy and online.
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NewsInvestor group urges Tesco shareholders to oppose pay deal
Tesco shareholders are being encouraged to vote against pay proposals for senior management ahead of the grocery giant’s AGM on Friday.
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AnalysisPower List 2015: Tesco, Morrisons and Kingfisher bosses profiled
Meet the new chief executives of Tesco, Morrisons and Kingfisher, who all enter the Retail Week Power List top 100 for the first time.
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OpinionComment: Why retail company directors must listen to their store managers
I’m sure it was Allan Leighton who first pointed out to me that indisputable truth that ‘feedback is the breakfast of champions’.
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NewsCard Factory management to sell off 7.4 million shares one year after float
Card Factory’s management are selling 7.4 million of their shares just over a year after floating the company on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership bolsters its senior management team
John Lewis Partnership has unveiled a raft of changes to its senior management team, including the appointment three new finance directors.
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NewsIn the news: B&Q's new Danish boss Michael Loeve profiled
Kingfisher is gaining an increasingly international flavour within its management team as it hires Michael Loeve to head up its B&Q business.
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OpinionComment: Majestic Wine boss Gormley could rebottle its specialist magic
Majestic Wine’s results this week provided headline writers with plenty of scope to play on the business’s lost sparkle.