All People articles – Page 357
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NewsBond stands down as Asda chairman
Asda chairman Andy Bond has stepped down from his position just nine months into the role and will leave parent Walmart at the end of March after completing its acquisition of South African general merchandise retailer Massmart.
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NewsTed Baker and Lush founders awarded New Year honours
Leading retail entrepreneurs are among the business people recognised in the New Year Honours List.
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NewsITV man to be HMV FD
HMV Group has appointed David Wolffe, the finance director of ITV Studios, as its new finance director
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NewsBill Gates rides to JJB Sports' rescue as Clare stands down
JJB Sports has this morning disclosed details of a £31.5m cash call, boardroom changes and a further sales slump.
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NewsWHSmith group marketing director Richard Cristofoli poached by Debenhams
WHSmith group marketing director Richard Cristofoli is to leave the stationer and bookseller next year to become Debenhams marketing director, Retail Week has learned.
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OpinionIt’s all about people
Times may be tough, but retailers cut back on staff training at their peril, says Gwyn Burr
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OpinionRetail surgery: As the HR manager of a department store, a member of staff has made a complaint against a worker who is employed by one of the store’s concession brands. Who is legally responsible?
As the HR manager of a department store, a member of staff has made a complaint against a worker who is employed by one of the store’s concession brands. Who is legally responsible?
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OpinionA time when retail staff need more help
Christmas can often be a tale of two halves for people working in retail.
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NewsWorld Duty Free boss Mark Riches to stand down
World Duty Free, the airport retailer, has revealed its chief executive Mark Riches is to stand down at the end of the year.
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NewsO2 ramps up specialist advisors as part of restructure
Mobile phones retailer O2 is ramping up the number of technology customer service advisors in stores as part of a restructure that will see the merging of its consumer sales and customer service teams.
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NewsHalfords hires Gerry Murphy as group brand marketing director
Car parts and bikes retailer Halfords has appointed former Superdrug marketing director Gerry Murphy as its group brand marketing director.
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NewsAsda parts company with strategy chief Gurr
Asda executive director Doug Gurr is to exit the retailer in January with his responsibilities will be absorbed by the grocer’s management team.
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AnalysisBeverley Aspinall
The former John Lewis stalwart has turned Fortnum & Mason around and with bold international and multichannel plans there is growth to come. Jennifer Creevy reports
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will Lord Young’s recent recommendations on health and safety change my duties as an employer in a national retail chain?
Will Lord Young’s recent recommendations on health and safety change my duties as an employer in a national retail chain?
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AnalysisLonely at the top
New leaders are expected to hit the ground running, but they need help settling.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at 3
The inside view from retail recruitment manager Joanne Snelling
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NewsSnow hits retailers as deliveries delayed and shoppers stay away
The adverse weather conditions have affected retailers’ deliveries and access to stores in the key Christmas trading period, and the snow is poised to continue into next week.