All People articles – Page 381
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NewsOpposition surfaces to DSGi salaries for share options plans
Pirc, an investor advisory service, has voiced opposition to DSGi plans for a scheme under which executives in the company can swap up to 25% of their salaries in exchange for share options.
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NewsSainsbury's in biggest ever Christmas recruitment drive
Sainsbury’s has launched its biggest ever pre-Christmas recruitment drive, hiring 20,000 seasonal staff.
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NewsAsos bolsters board
Asos has appointed the chief executive of internet service provider Tiscali to its board.
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NewsAdams picks fashion veteran to take the helm
Adams has appointed Brian Heilbron as its new chief executive as it positions itself as a fashion-forward kidswear retailer.
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AnalysisInterviewees: Always do your homework
Interviewees should not underestimate the power of thorough preparation, says Liz Morrell
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OpinionRetail surgery: Avoiding discrimination claims in interviews
What are the key questions managers should steer clear of when interviewing candidates to avoid discrimination claims?
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AnalysisDoes David Cameron think retail?
Many retailers are disillusioned with Labour rule in the downturn but would a Conservative government led by David Cameron really be the answer to their woes?
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NewsJessops hires chief executive as restructuring nears end
Jessops has appointed Select Property managing director Trevor Moore as chief executive while questions continue over the retailer’s future as a quoted company.
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OpinionA victimless crime?
The police must recognise that store theft and assault seriously affect staff, says Malcolm Walker
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AnalysisDave Whelan: Playing to Win
Footballer turned sports retailer Dave Whelan charts the rise and fall of JJB Sports in this exclusive extract adapted from his autobiography, Playing to Win
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Shopper’s Stop managing director moves to non-exec role
BS Nagesh, managing director at K Raheja-owned multi-format retailer Shopper’s Stop, is leaving his role and moving into a non-executive position as vice-chairman of the company.As part of a company wide succession planning process Shopper’s Stop chief executive Govind Shrikhande will take over managing director duties from Nagesh and become ...
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NewsFormer Boots boss Richard Baker joins private equity firm Advent
Former Alliance Boots chief executive Richard Baker has joined private equity group Advent International as an operating partner.
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NewsTesco Personal Finance to create 800 jobs in Glasgow
Tesco is to extend its personal finance operation with the launch of a customer service centre in Glasgow.
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NewsSainsbury’s increases graduate places by 30%
Sainsbury’s has increased the number of places available on its graduate training programme by 30%, providing a rare glimpse of hope for students graduating in a recession.
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NewsNew boss for Nike UK and Ireland
Marc Van Pappelendam has replaced Jim Allaker as Nike vice president and general manager of the UK and Ireland.
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NewsTesco staff graduate on the job
Seventeen students have graduated after completing a two-year course “on the job” at Tesco.
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NewsHalfords finance boss joins Dunelm as non-executive director
Halfords finance director Nick Wharton has been appointed a non-executive director of value homeware group Dunelm.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch wrongfully dismissed employee
A tribunal has found that clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch wrongfully dismissed an employee with a prosthetic arm.
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NewsDSGi poaches John Lewis man to be web chief
Electricals group DSGi has poached a John Lewis online boss to become ecommerce director in charge of its UK websites.
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NewsFormer JJB Sports chief Tom Knight courted to drive turnaround of flailing retailer
Former JJB Sports chief executive Tom Knight is being backed by the retailer’s major shareholders to return to lead the sports retailer and drive its turnaround.