All People articles – Page 369
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NewsJames Bidwell leaves Anthropologie
Managing director of Anthropologie Europe James Bidwell has left the retailer after a business restructure made his role redundant.
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NewsHMV shuffles management team
HMV has made two senior management appointments as the retailer continues its “strategic development as a multichannel entertainment brand”.
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NewsBaugur boss stands down from Iceland board
Former Baugur boss Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson has stepped down from the board of frozen food specialist Iceland and confirmed that he has also retired from the House of Fraser board after a $2bn fraud lawsuit was filed against him in the US.
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NewsPrimark finance director Paddy Prior to step down
Primark’s long-serving finance director Paddy Prior is set to step down from the value chain.
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NewsJón Ásgeir Jóhannesson resigns from House of Fraser board
Former Baugur boss Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson has resigned from the board of department store group house of Fraser after a $2bn fraud lawsuit was filed against him in the US.
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NewsSamantha Cameron cuts back Smythson role
Samantha Cameron, the Prime Minister’s wife, is to reduce her role at Smythson, the upmarket Bond Street retailer she is credited with having helped turn around.
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AnalysisAbsent without leave
When acts of god keep staff from work, how should employers handle pay, asks Liz Morrell
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OpinionRetail surgery: A number of store staff have never received a contract of employment? Could I be taken to an employment tribunal for any breaches of employment law?
A number of store staff have never received a contract of employment? Could I be taken to an employment tribunal for any breaches of employment law?
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NewsFormer Bhs COO Paul Coackley leaves Arcadia
Arcadia Group chief financial officer Paul Coackley has left Sir Philip Green’s fashion chain.
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AnalysisWhat’s waiting in Marc Bolland’s in-tray at M&S?
Dutchman Marc Bolland takes the reins this week at M&S. We look at the big questions facing him as he moves into the Paddington hot seat
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NewsAndy Clarke tipped to take over as Asda CEO as Darren Blackhurst leaves
Asda chief operating officer Andy Clarke is tipped to take over as chief executive and chief merchandising officer Darren Blackhurst has left the grocer, Retail Week has learnt.
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NewsIan Dyson leaves Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has announced the departure of finance director Ian Dyson, just a day after Marc Bolland joined as chief executive.
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NewsJD Sports Fashion appoints non-executive director
JD Sports Fashion has appointed Andrew Leslie as non-executive director.
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Analysis
Why aren’t there more women in multichannel retail?
High-profile female entrepreneurs have conquered ecommerce, so why aren’t there more in established retailers, asks Joanna Perry
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AnalysisNew thinking in short supply
Research suggests a skills gap at senior level could hamper recovery prospects, says Joanna Perry
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NewsMoss Bros appoints Debbie Hewitt chairman
Moss Bros has appointed Debbie Hewitt as independent non-executive chairman.
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NewsBill Grimsey to become Focus chair
Focus chief executive Bill Grimsey is to become chairman at the DIY chain with managing director Rob Gladwin taking over as chief executive.
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NewsWhite Stuff fortifies team for growth
Lifestyle retailer and brand White Stuff has secured a new working capital facility and made a raft of high-level appointments to prepare it for UK and international growth.