All People articles – Page 385
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NewsBroker challenges Sports Direct over corporate governance
Ahead of Sports Direct’s full-year results next week broker Investec has issued a note challenging the sports retailer to answer some key corporate governance questions and fully disclose business information.
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NewsThreshers sourcing chief exits
Struggling off-licence chain Threshers has suffered another blow after losing its long-serving head of global sourcing Jonathan Butt.
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NewsBritish Bookshops and Stationers puts 600 staff in consultation
British Bookshops and Stationers has put most of its 600-plus shop staff in consultation after making nearly a third of its head office staff redundant last month.
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NewsSir Philip Green warns of uncertain final quarter
Retailers face uncertain trading conditions in the crucial final quarter of the year, Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green has warned.
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NewsM&S shareholder revolt gains pace ahead of AGM
The row among Marks & Spencer shareholders has gathered momentum ahead of Wednesday’s AGM, with former chief executive Sir Richard Greenbury lambasting shareholders for their “vindictive” attitude towards executive chairman Sir Stuart Rose.
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NewsClem Constantine takes over as Marks & Spencer international boss
Marks & Spencer property director Clem Constantine has assumed responsibility for the retailer’s international division.
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NewsAllied Carpets to cut jobs as some stores prepare to close
Allied Carpets is to slash hundreds of jobs as early as next week as the retailer starts to close stores, according to reports.
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NewsHamleys picks ex-Baugur chief as chairman after board shake-up
Hamleys has appointed Gunnar Sigurdsson, director of failed Icelandic retail investor and former shareholder Baugur, as chairman.
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Brian Dunn officially takes up Best Buy chief executive role
Brian Dunn has officially taken up the position of chief executive of Best Buy. Dunn, a 24-year veteran of the consumer electronics retailer, had been the president and chief operating officer. He succeeds Brad Anderson, who served as Best Buy’s vice-chairman and chief executive for seven years.Dunn joined Best Buy ...
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AnalysisCarpetright founder Lord Harris of Peckham profiled
In the week of Carpetright’s results its founder admits the market has never been tougher. But he is certain that good retailers will emerge stronger. By Nicola Harrison
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NewsThe race hots up to be Marks & Spencer’s next chief executive
The odds on leading internal candidates to succeed Sir Stuart Rose as Marks & Spencer chief executive have lengthened, according to top betting firm Paddy Power.
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AnalysisIs minimum wage reprieve enough?
Liz Morrell asks if this year’s historically low increase is enough to keep retailers out of trouble
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NewsB&Q launch monthly bonus scheme for store staff
B&Q has launched a £12m monthly bonus scheme for store staff to incentivise its workforce.
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A summer school for all seasons
The Oxford Summer School will prepare retail staff for any challenge they face, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisMark Newton-Jones applies his talents to Woolworths relaunch online
The Shop Direct Group chief has proved himself to be an enthusiastic moderniser, so can he work his magic with this week’s Woolworths relaunch online? By Lisa Berwin
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Petsmart appoints its president to chief executive role
Pets products retailer Petsmart has appointed its president and chief operating officer Bob Moran to the role of chief executive.Moran replaces Phil Francis, who will remain chairman and relinquish day-to-day control of the retailer. Francis will take on the more advisory role of executive chairman.Petsmart, which operates around 1,100 stores ...
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Former Arcandor chief executive denies part in the group's downfall
Former Arcandor chief executive Thomas Middelhoff has denied he played a part in the downfall of the retail and tourism group.Arcandor was forced into insolvency earlier this month after the state refused to grant it aid on the grounds that its problems pre-dated the recession.“I am convinced that we have ...
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Tesco
The inside opinion from UK operations personnel director Hayley Tatum
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NewsNew Best Buy chief Brian Dunn takes up the reins
Brian Dunn has officially stepped into the position of chief executive at Best Buy.
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NewsStudent alleges disability discrimination by Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch is being sued by a law student who claims she was forced to work in a stockroom because her prosthetic arm did not fit the chain’s image.