All People articles – Page 388
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NewsJJB Sports threatens legal action against Mike Ashley
JJB Sports has threatened legal action against rival Mike Ashley, founder of Sports Direct, in an escalation of the row over a £1.5m loan to JJB chairman Sir David Jones.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…John Lewis
The inside view from John Lewis personnel director Laura Whyte
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British Bookshops in consultation with store staff
British Bookshops and Stationers has put most of its 600-plus store staff in consultation.
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Analysis
The merchandiser’s role is more important than ever
With sales under pressure, the merchandiser’s role is more important than ever. By John Ryan
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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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Analysis
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