All People articles – Page 355
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AnalysisMagnus Olsson
Modest by nature, the head of H&M in the UK and Ireland is also justly proud of his store’s recent results. Tim Danaher discovers his plans for more openings and different formats
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NewsMcQueen hires former retail analyst John Richards
Corporate finance advisor McQueen has appointed former retail analyst John Richards as a consultant.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to recruit 200 graduates
Marks & Spencer aims to recruit 200 people as part of its 2012 graduate and business placement programme.
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NewsWaterstone's unveils its new board of directors
Bookseller Waterstone’s, which was bought by Russian investor Alexander Mamut from HMV in June, has unveiled its new board, which includes the appointment of Miranda Curtis as chairman.
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NewsWickes hires ex Sainsbury's executive as operations director
DIY retailer Wickes has hired former Sainsbury’s executive Martin Roberts as its new operations director.
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NewsReiss hires Sanjay Sharma as international director
Upmarket fashion retailer Reiss has appointed Sanjay Sharma to the newly created role of international director for Reiss.
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NewsOffice drafts in former Jane Norman managing director
Footwear retailer Office has appointed former Jane Norman managing director Ian Findlay as finance director.
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NewsKKR appoints former Asda chief
Tony De Nunzio, former chief executive of Asda, has been appointed senior advisor at private equity firm KKR.
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AnalysisBill Carrahar
The new director of Carpetright’s beds business, Sleepright, is passionate about the sector that has given him a second career, and is looking forward to working with an ‘icon in the industry’
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OpinionNew skills will cause a shift in power
We know that the retail industry is changing at a pace the like of which has never been seen before.
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NewsHeadhunter Minogue in new venture
Renowned headhunter Fran Minogue has set up her own executive search business focused on the retail and consumer sectors.
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NewsWalmart gives Cheesewright new role overseeing UK
Former Asda chief operating officer David Cheesewright has been appointed to a new senior role at Walmart which includes oversight of the UK business.
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NewsThorntons chairman to stand down
Thorntons chairman John von Spreckelsen is to retire from the company within 12 months.
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NewsRetail becoming more attractive than university for young people
Working in the retail sector is increasingly becoming a more attractive alternative for young people than going to university, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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AnalysisBrian Brick
If anyone could smarten up Moss Bros, it’s Brian Brick. Ahead of next week’s update George MacDonald reports on how he is tailoring the retailer for success
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OpinionRetail’s role in guiding the young
Retailers should seize the opportunity to help point youngsters the right way, says Lord Kirkham
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NewsDebenhams veteran Nigel Palmer to leave
Debenhams veteran retail operations director Nigel Palmer is to leave the department store group after almost 30 years at the business.
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NewsRetailers provided over 40% of new jobs among young people in last year
Retailers provided more than 40% of all new jobs in the UK among 16 to 21 year-olds over the last 12 months, figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveal.