All People articles – Page 389
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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.
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NewsMore boardroom unrest for M&S
Further boardroom tension has surfaced at Marks & Spencer over the timing of Sir Stuart Rose’s departure.
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NewsIkea makes redundancies as growth slows
Ikea has made 5,000 redundancies this year as it seeks to navigate through the toughest furniture market in memory.
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NewsIdeal Shopping appoints non-exec to its board
Ideal Shopping Direct has appointed Graham Cole as an independent non-executive on its board.
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NewsAsda property development director to leave in autumn
Asda property development director Rob Swyer is to leave the retailer after 10 years’ service.
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NewsSainsbury’s considers two City stalwarts for chairman role
Sainsbury’s is considering two City big-hitters to replace outgoing chairman Sir Philip Hampton.
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NewsSuperdrug hiring of Steve Jebson fuels ‘son of Woolies’ doubts
Former Woolworths commercial director Steve Jebson has been appointed to the same role at Superdrug, the health and beauty giant owned by AS Watson.
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AnalysisThrough the keyhole of retailers’ headquarters
A glitzy head office is all well and good, but does it add to outside impressions, staff morale or productivity? Charlotte Hardie inspects some of the most and least glamorous to find out
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NewsM&S to transfer IT staff in outsourcing move
Marks & Spencer is to transfer employees within its IT department to a third-party supplier as part of a deal that will outsource technical support staff.
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NewsHobbs appoints Alana Mazza as retail director
Hobbs has appointed former Principles retail trading director Alana Mazza as retail director of the upmarket fashion brand.
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NewsStefano Pessina defends Andy Hornby hiring as key to Alliance Boots progress
Stefano Pessina has said that Alliance Boots’ 115,000 staff should not be concerned at the appointment of Andy Hornby as group chief executive, despite his association with the HBoS shipwreck.
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NewsCOO parachuted in to steady struggling Threshers owner
A new chief operating officer has been parachuted in to troubled Threshers owner First Quench Retailing, replacing its IT and central operations directors, who have both left the business.
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Barclaycard sets up 200-strong loyalty team
Barclaycard has assembled a team of 200 people to work on the launch of the loyalty programme it is planning to set up in conjunction with retailers.
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NewsHouse of Fraser reintroduces IT director to aid service
House of Fraser has reintroduced the role of IT director as part of a drive to improve customer service.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Comet
The inside view from head of HR Julie HendeyWhat makes the ideal employee?“People who are team oriented, passionate about being the best and who ensure their customer, internal or external, is delighted with the service they receive.”What is the Comet ethos? “In every interaction between customers and colleagues we strive ...
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AnalysisRob Templeman: the man behind Debenhams' share placing
Debenhams’ share placing last week is the result of years of work by deal-making chief Templeman to tighten the ship. Amy Shields reports