All People articles – Page 377
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work for Clas Ohlson
The inside view from Croydon store manager Ian Saville
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NewsBodycare backs down on poppy ban
Toiletries and beauty specialist Bodycare has ended a ban on staff wearing poppies after its policy prompted a storm of protest and intervention by an MP.
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NewsPatrick Lewis appointed to Ocado board
Patrick Lewis, partners’ counsellor at the John Lewis Partnership, has been appointed to the board of online grocer Ocado.
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AnalysisIan Grabiner has been key to Arcadia's success
As the ‘engine room’ of Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia empire, Grabiner has been key to its success. In the week he was promoted to chief executive, Lisa Berwin profiles him.
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AnalysisCareers: Protecting your best assets
Poaching is a natural part of business, so how can you hold onto your best staff, asks Liz Morrell.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Poundland
Inside view from head of human resources Sonia Sharples.
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NewsBest Buy to hire 8,000 in UK
Electricals giant Best Buy expects to create 8,000 jobs in the UK over a five-year period after launching in this country in spring 2010.
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AnalysisChris Woodhouse has plenty to feel bullish about
On the back of a successful float, shrewd debt handling and an expected rise in profits, the Debenhams finance director has plenty to feel bullish about, says George MacDonald.
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NewsKingfisher creates innovation role to hold on to market leadership
B&Q owner Kingfisher has created a role of group innovation director to ensure it remains at the cutting edge of retail.
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NewsTesco invests £3m in senior staff development
Tesco will spend £3m on senior management training through its Tesco Academy over the next 12 months, marking what it says is the biggest investment in senior team development in the retail sector to date.
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NewsJohn Lovering to step down as Debenhams chairman
John Lovering is expected to step down as Debenhams chairman when the company releases its full year results on Thursday.
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News99p Stores signs ex-Wilkinson boss Gordon Brown as chairman
Value retailer 99p Stores has appointed former Wilkinson boss Gordon Brown as its new chairman.
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AnalysisAngela Ahrendts: maintaining Burberry’s momentum
Burberry chief executive Angela Ahrendts has built on Rose Marie Bravo’s legacy by invigorating the luxury brand while keeping a tight handle on costs
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NewsAldi lines up new managing director for UK
Discount grocer Aldi is to transfer its managing director for buying in Australia to lead the business in the UK.
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NewsAsda’s Andy Clarke promises to hire more disadvantaged youth
Asda is to launch a three-year campaign to hire more young people, as chief operating officer Andy Clarke said “something needs to be done to give young people a chance”.
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Analysis
How to win without dropping the baby
Reintegrating staff after maternity leave needn’t be complicated, explains Sara McCorquodale
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NewsN Brown to chase custom as bad debt fears recede
Home shopping group N Brown is to up customer recruitment advertising as its worries over bad debt have eased.
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AnalysisWhat can the classroom teach the shopfloor?
Nothing beats learning the retail ropes on the shopfloor, but learning the theory can help day-to-day managing and further a career, says Sara McCorquodale