All People articles – Page 330
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OpinionComment: Time to say enough is enough on rates burden
Retailers faced up to a grim reality this week. They now know the financial blow they will take as a consequence of the Government’s policy to link business rates to September’s RPI.
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OpinionComment: Retailers should take global labour relations seriously
Retailers with international operations, or reliant on foreign contractors, are increasingly being targeted by pressure groups complaining of poor labour practices abroad.
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AnalysisMark Price: ‘Naked ambition is naked bad taste’
As Waitrose celebrates 75 years as part of the John Lewis Partnership, boss Mark Price reflects on the values that make for a successful company culture in this extract from a celebratory new book, How Rude! Modern Manners Defined.
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OpinionComment: New skills needed to lead multichannel
I’m asked almost daily, ‘what are the growing areas of the market for senior retail appointments?’
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NewsSainsbury’s King hits out at Government ‘shares for rights’ scheme
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has hit out at the Government’s plan to allow staff to surrender their employment rights in return for shares in their company.
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AnalysisPeople: Retail's main job moves in September
The economic downturn is still with us and retail sales growth is anything but spectacular, but the retail job market is certainly picking up.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Sach Kukadia, Co-founder and buying director, Secretsales.com
Sach Kukadia, Co-founder and buying director at Secretsales.com, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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RadioShack chief executive James Gooch steps down
RadioShack has announced that chief executive James Gooch has stepped down with immediate effect. The board is looking for an executive search firm to find his successor.It has not ruled out hiring internally.Executive vice-president and chief financial officer Dorvin Lively will be interim chief executive.
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OpinionComment: Retail should be an industry for everyone
The Paralympics legacy can continue through fair employment for all.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What keeps retail leaders awake at night?
Retail leaders have faced sustained pressure from the downturn. So how have their priorities changed, and what makes a good leader in times of challenge and transformation?
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Andrew Reitzer to retire from Metcash
Metcash has revealed that Andrew Reitzer will retire as chief executive next year on June 30. His retirement does not come as a surprise, as he had announced in 2010 that he would step down within three years.Reitzer will stay on as a consultant for Metcash for another three years ...
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AnalysisMy retail life: Jacki Connor, Director of colleague engagement, Sainsbury’s
Jacki Connor, Director of colleague engagement at Sainsbury’s, tells Retail Week about her life working in retail.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Adam Stewart, Marketing director, Rakuten’s Play.com
Adam Stewart, Marketing director for Rakuten’s Play.com, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How do I take on a retail apprentice?
My business is interested in taking on an apprentice. How do I get the process going?
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Darty’s chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin to depart
Electronics retailer Darty’s chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin will leave the group by mutual agreement following completion of a group review. The search for a replacement has begun.A comprehensive review of the business, which Darty intends to complete by December, will cover all aspects of the business, including the rejuvenation and ...
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AnalysisMy retail life: Mark Taylor, Managing director, Dawsons Music
Mark Taylor, Managing director at Dawsons Music, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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NewsWaitrose launches new graduate scheme
Waitrose has begun a hunt for the Mark Prices of the future with a new graduate scheme launching today.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must encourage diversity of thought
The Paralympics have changed perceptions about diversity in sport, but should retailers start thinking about diversity in thought?
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NewsPeople 1st acquires Skillsmart Retail assets
The sector skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism, People 1st has acquired two of Skillsmart Retail’s assets.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Roger Parry, Managing director, Build-A-Bear Workshop UK
Roger Parry, Managing director of Build-A-Bear Workshop UK, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.