All People articles – Page 387
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NewsSports Direct plans bonus scheme for 2,000 staff
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is planning to implement a £50m bonus scheme that could result in 2,000 employees receiving a year’s salary in free shares.
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Grupo Cortefiel appoints new chief executive
Fashion retailer Grupo Cortefiel has appointed Juan Carlos Escribano García-Bosque as its new chief executive.He replaces former chief Anselm Van den Auwelant, who will now take on a new role as non-executive president of the group.Van den Auwelant has driven the mid-market fashion group through an intense international expansion period ...
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AnalysisThe retail awards no one wants to win
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but even the best retailers get it wrong sometimes. Charlotte Hardie looks back at some of retail’s biggest strategic blunders and asks what we can learn from them
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AnalysisScott Wheway is embracing the challenge at Best Buy
The former Boots man has taken his time to find the right role but is relishing the challenge of Best Buy. George MacDonald reports.
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NewsJohn Lewis bolsters electricals with hiring
John Lewis has appointed the co-founder of furniture retailer Feather & Black to be director of buying for electricals and home technology, in the latest change to its senior team.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like working at Bravissimo
The inside opinion from HR director Laura MeneaudWhat makes the ideal Bravissimo employee?“Someone who has a passion for customer service and is constantly looking for ways to make this a better business.”What is the Bravissimo work ethos?“It is a relaxed and fun environment where people are valued as individuals.”As a ...
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NewsNew UK managing director for Inditex as Stefano Sutter moves to Europe
Zara owner Inditex has appointed a new UK and Ireland managing director to replace Stefano Sutter, who has been moved from his role to run other European markets for the Spanish fashion giant.
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AnalysisPeter Swann talks maximum IT efficiency at WHSmith
WHSmith’s other Swann – IT director Peter Swann – talks to Joanna Perry about how the retailer’s efficiency drive has left it well placed to get value for money in the downturn
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Employee expenses: Who’s picking up the tab?
While retailers’ policies may be more stringent than those of MPs, the present furore shows the need for robust rules on expenses. Ben Cooper reports.
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NewsSofa Workshop plans franchise roll-out
Sofa Workshop plans to roll out franchised stores as Andrew Cussins, the founder who bought the retailer out of administration in January, steps back from the running of the business.
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NewsSainsbury’s appoints Rob Fraser as new IT director
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Boots group IT director Rob Fraser to its operating board as IT director, replacing Angela Morrison, who leaves the grocer this summer after four years as IT and change director.
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NewsHome Retail boss misses bonus
Home Retail Group chief executive Terry Duddy took a hit of over £900,000 to his total pay last year after missing out on a performance-related bonus.
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NewsAsda staff to share record £43m bonus
Asda has revealed that its staff are to share a £43m payout, the largest ever share scheme payout from the grocer.
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NewsMoss Bros adds two new directors to its board
Moss Bros has added two key non-executive directors to its board. Debbie Hewitt’s tenure with the suits retailer began today, while Simon Berwin joined on May 29.
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One in four workers in retail have taken pay cut in recession
One in four retail and sales workers have had their pay cut since the start of the recession.
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NewsHalfords names Dennis Millard chairman
Motor accessories and bikes giant Halfords has appointed Dennis Millard as chairman, replacing Richard Pym.
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The foreign office: why retailers should support staff working abroad
Business trips abroad, often to emerging markets, can be daunting and stressful for staff who do not have the right support. Joanna Perry explains why retailers must consider their duty of care
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NewsScott Wheway to use Tesco and Boots experience after Best Buy move
US electricals retailer Best Buy will adopt the best practices of retail giants Tesco and Boots when it debuts in the UK next year.
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Coles hires UK retail veteran Tony Buffin
Grocer Coles has hired another UK retail veteran, appointing former Boots group financial controller Tony Buffin as its finance director.Buffin was most recently European managing director of Groupe Aeroplan, an international loyalty management company. Previously, he headed Boots’ international healthcare strategy team.Buffin, who takes up his role in July, is ...
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NewsReiss hires former Selfridges buyer in luxury drive
Reiss has hired a former head of buying designer brands for Selfridges as part of its drive to be the only “luxury” high street brand.