All People articles – Page 325
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Argos and Topshop
Retail news round-up September 27, 2013: Poundland plans 11 new Dealz shops in Ireland; Argos to hire 10,000 Christmas workers; and Topshop permanently banned from using Rihanna’s image
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OpinionComment: Time to recognise big retail’s role in economic recovery
Ed Miliband’s ideas to tackle the burden of business rates on small businesses should be welcomed and will help stimulate the more detailed debate that’s needed if a solution to this punitive cost on retail is to be found.
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NewsM&S digital boss bemoans dearth of multichannel directors
The lack of multichannel directors on retail boards is hampering the long-term development of digital initiatives, according to Marks & Spencer ecommerce boss Laura Wade-Gery.
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InterviewInterview: M&S digital boss Wade-Gery on multichannel transformation
Big changes are on the horizon for Marks & Spencer’s multichannel business. Laura Heywood talks to ecommerce boss Laura Wade-Gery about how she’s making the web the retailer’s flagship store.
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OpinionComment: Technology will drive success during economic upturn
The volume of financial updates from retailers in the last few weeks was a prime opportunity to take the temperature of the sector as it begins to prepare for the Christmas countdown.
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NewsIn pictures: National Skills Academy for Retail Rising Star Awards winners revealed
The up and coming talent of the retail sector gathered last night for the National Skills Academy for Retail Rising Stars Awards.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where will Kate Bostock take Coast?
Kate Bostock will take the helm at occasionwear retailer Coast this month. Rebecca Thomson looks at what her appointment as chief executive might mean for the business.
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NewsHome Retail chief executive Terry Duddy to stand down
Argos parent Home Retail chief executive Terry Duddy is to step down from his role and a search for his successor is beginning.
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NewsEBay promotes Sarah Calcott to UK senior marketing director
Online giant eBay has promoted Sarah Calcott to become its new senior marketing director for the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How technology is transforming retail
Next month’s Retail Week Technology Summit will assess the key issues facing IT directors. Jennifer Creevy outlines six crucial themes among the many to be discussed.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks & Spencer, Phones4u, Asda and Uniqlo
Retail news round-up August 20, 2013: Marks & Spencer new distribution centre is hit by IT glitches, Phones4u to up its number of part-time workers, Asda drops Saatchi & Saatchi from its ad account and Uniqlo’s kidswear collection launches this week.
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AnalysisIn the news: Dreams' new boss Mike Logue profiled
Mike Logue is an interesting choice to lead the turnaround of beds retailer Dreams.
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NewsDreams hires former Mothercare managing director Mike Logue as chief executive
Beds retailer Dreams has hired former Mothercare managing director Mike Logue as its new chief executive.
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NewsThe Range to open 45 stores in next three years
Home and garden retailer The Range will open 45 stores over the next three years creating 6,750 jobs.
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OpinionComment: The lack of women in high-profile retail jobs needs to be addressed
The business landscape changes every day. But some aspects of industry show fewer signs of development - there is still a distinct lack of women in key roles.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers are developing leaders for the future
As Kingfisher launches its Talent Marketplace scheme, Matthew Bell examines the skills needed by the next generation of retail bosses and the balance between promoting internally and looking outside the business
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OpinionComment: The BRC supports a thriving retail industry
Since joining the British Retail Consortium (BRC), I have enjoyed meeting our members and discussing the future of the retail industry, and hearing your insights into the BRC’s work and our future direction.
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NewsHMV hires managing director for loyalty programme as it relaunches
HMV owner Hilco has hired Dan Truscott as managing director of its soon-to-be-relaunched customer loyalty programme, Pure.
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NewsLabour minister backtracks on Next and Tesco criticism in immigration speech
Chris Bryant, the shadow immigration minister, has backed down on his criticism of Next and Tesco recruiting foreign workers in his speech today, after both retailers denied the accusations.