All People articles – Page 392
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News
Ex-Woolworths trio gets ball rolling for family variety chain launch
Three former Woolworths directors have laid out their plans for the launch of a retail chain, borne out of the now-defunct high street variety store business.
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Home Retail cuts 300 jobs at head office
Home Retail Group has made 300 redundancies across all functions at its Milton Keynes head office.
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Selfridges stays cautious with staff pay freeze
Selfridges is imposing a pay freeze on all its staff as the upmarket department store chain takes a cautious approach to costs in light of the recession.
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Hotel Chocolat reinforces top team
Hotel Chocolat has strengthened its senior management team as it seeks to expand its business despite the tough climate.
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Opinion
Only well-led retailers will get backing
In testing times it’s human nature to turn to the knowledge and experience of leaders.
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Analysis
Nick Moore: In the hot seat
Conran Shop boss Nick Moore tells Nicola Harrison why top-quality furniture and service will survive recessionary times
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Analysis
Talking shop: Improving internal communication in retail
Confusing and badly timed communications from head office are the last thing busy shopfloor staff need. Making sure such messages are effective is crucial to business success, says Liz Morrell
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Borders restructures head office for second time in 12 months
Bookseller Borders has restructured its head office for the second time in 12 months, resulting in three people leaving the business and the creation of a merchandising department and two new director positions.
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280 Comet staff in consultation
Electricals retailer Comet has begun a consultation with 280 of its office-based staff as it consolidates its head office functions and closes four of its 18 service centres.
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New Look poaches Esprit boss to head global push
New Look has hired a leading international retailer as chief operating officer as it bids to become a global force in fashion retail.
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AnalysisCraftwork: HobbyCraft chief executive Chris Crombie
The US arts and crafts market is worth US$32bn (£21.89bn) – almost the same size as the American film industry. It’s a fact that has HobbyCraft’s chief executive Chris Crombie licking his lips.
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House of Fraser consults on jobs
Department store group House of Fraser has begun consultation with some staff as part of an efficiency drive.
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Borders sheds staff and freezes pay
Bookseller Borders UK is restructuring its head office and implementing a pay freeze as the recession takes its toll on the business.
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HobbyCraft appoints head of marketing
Arts and craft retailer HobbyCraft has appointed Lisa Looker as head of marketing.
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Tesco graduates 'among highest earners'
Graduate recruits at Tesco can expect to earn more than their counterparts in all but one other sector, according to the supermarket.
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EDS snaps up Woolworths IT staff
Outsourcer EDS has taken on the entire team of SAP specialists who previously worked for Woolworths.
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News
Marks & Spencer staff in Ireland win up to 6.7 per cent pay rise
Marks & Spencer staff in the Republic of Ireland are to receive pay rises of up to 6.7 per cent according to the Irish Times.
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AnalysisTrevor Ashworth: Linking up the chain
The successful merger of the Co-operative with Somerfield will hinge, in part, on achieving an efficient supply chain. Charlotte Hardie meets the man tasked with the challenge
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Analysis
Video: Retail Week's 21st birthday party
300 of the best-known names in retail celebrated Retail Week's 21st birthday in a glittering party at Liberty last week.
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Analysis
Euan Sutherland: Home improvement
As B&Q celebrates turning 40, Nicola Harrison talks to boss Euan Sutherland about his master plan to revitalise the brand