All People articles – Page 391
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News
Row breaks out over Chris Ronnie's exit from JJB
Chris Ronnie's exit from JJB Sports could be scrutinised in the law courts after a row broke out on whether he jumped or was pushed from the company.
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Analysis
Middle East jobs: Gulf retail in transition
The Middle Eastern job market, once a hot spot for UK retailers, has shrunk in line with the global economy. But as Liz Morrell finds, there are still openings for the right applicants
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AnalysisRay Kelvin: the ‘closest man to Ted’
Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin takes an unorthodox approach to retail. Amy Shields talked to him as he prepared to post results
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Analysis
Well-travelled workers have an edge
Working in retail abroad is a sure-fire way of getting ahead back in the UK.
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Opinion
Retail’s resources are to be envied
This specialist magazine is understandably introspective and does just what it says in its title, scrutinising retail week after week.
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Analysis
Sir David Jones: JJB's saviour?
The man who took on out of shape JJB Sports is famously brave, but has a track record for turning around seemingly lost causes, says Lisa Berwin.
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John Lewis rejigs home as it drives fashion sales
John Lewis buying director for home Maureen Dunn has left the department store group.
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Tesco reshuffles non-food team as new chief arrives
Tesco has reshaped its non-food team as former Sainsbury’s general merchandise chief Richard Jones takes up his post at the retailer.
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Asda clinics to save £2m on staff absence
Asda expects to net 2m of cost savings this year by cutting absentee levels when it rolls out in-store occupational health clinics.
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AnalysisJustin King: Making life taste better for everyone
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King talks exclusively to Jennifer Creevy about defying critics and the grocer’s ‘universal appeal’.
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Brian Brick appointed chief executive of Moss Bros as SRG restructures
Moss Bros has announced that Brian Brick has been appointed chief executive.
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Kingfisher to reward store managers with company shares
Home improvement giant Kingfisher is to reward high-performing store managers with shares worth up to six months of their salary.
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Thorntons finance director to step down
Chocolate specialist Thorntons’ finance director John Wall has announced his intention to step down from the board.
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AnalysisMatthew Moulding: Back of the net
Buying the Zavvi name has put e-tailer The Hut on the map. Founder and boss Matthew Moulding tells Lisa Berwin why he is focused on growth
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Asda hires ad guru to drive marketing strategy forward
Asda has drafted in a senior director from advertising agency Fallon to strengthen its marketing team.
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Farewell to Dixons luminary Robert Shrager
Former Dixons finance director Robert Shrager has died from cancer at the age of 60.
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B&Q scoops employee engagement award
B&Q’s workforce has been ranked as one of the most engaged in the world for the third year running by workplace behaviour experts Gallup.
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New directors appointed as M&S squares up for food fight
Marks & Spencer has shaken up its senior food team as it battles to revitalise the flagging division.
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Analysis
Westminster and the high street: Worlds apart?
Politicians seem to treat retail like the forgotten stepchild of UK industry, but are things improving? George MacDonald reports on the state of retail influence in the corridors of power