All People articles – Page 431
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News
Baugur pursues Shepherdson for Whistles role
Fashion retail guru Jane Shepherdson is being courted by Baugur for a top operational role, most likely at its Whistles brand.
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Opinion
Attracting customers is start of a new Phase
Five months ago, Phase Eight opened a new-format store at Lakeside – one of the first of many in a major rebranding exercise. Starting as store manager at the centre’s upmarket Brompton Walk has given me an excellent opportunity to train the team and make the store my own.
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News
Shoppers split over ways to cut plastic bag use
Shoppers are divided over the idea of restricting free plastic bags, according to an exclusive ICM poll commissioned by Retail Week .
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News
Leahy urges retail to ramp up apprenticeship offers
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has called on the retail industry to get behind apprenticeships and vastly increase the number on offer.
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Analysis
Confidence booster
There is no such thing as a natural salesperson and often fear of rejection stops store staff from approaching customers but, as Katie Kilgallen finds out, self-confidence can often be taught
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House of Fraser picks new chief financial officer
Mark Gifford has taken over the role of chief financial officer at House of Fraser as the group celebrates its first anniversary under Baugur-led ownership.
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Analysis
A passion for fashion
As increasingly high-tech systems help merchandisers mitigate the risks of their job, are software skills becoming more important to the role than old-fashioned intuition? Katie Kilgallen finds out
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Analysis
Saving the pound
When Jim McCarthy was parachuted in to revive discount giant Poundland, sales were falling in a saturated discount market. Emily Seares finds out how he brought the chain back to life
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Analysis
A step too far?
Sainsbury’s sparked a public debate last month when it announced it would allow its Muslim employees to refuse to sell alcohol. An act of sensitivity, or political correctness gone mad? Charlotte Dennis-Jones reports
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News
Supermarkets to face Turkey shortage
Bernard Matthews’ trade union members voted yesterday to hold their first one-day strike over pay on November 15 at the firm’s site in East Anglia .
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Analysis
United front
Retailers are waging war on antisocial behaviour – and it’s a battle they are winning. Alison Clements reports
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Analysis
Open to suggestions
To keep a business dynamic, fresh ideas need to come from all staff, from the shopfloor upwards. Big-name retailers are backing National Enterprise Week to help foster entrepreneurial spirit. Katie Kilgallen reports
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Analysis
Desperately seeking chairman
Controversial store group Sports Direct has been having trouble finding a chairman, so Retail Week has turned headhunter in a bid to help out. George MacDonald compiles our shortlist of 10 candidates with the skills for the most challenging role in the industry. Over to you, Mr Ashley…
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Analysis
Power surge
Matt Tyson has seen B&Q through some highs and lows in his 20 years at the retailer. But, he tells James Thompson, the latest shake-up is the biggest he’s ever seen.
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Analysis
Seasonal headache
Finding Christmas temps with the right skills and attitude can be a trial for retailers if they don’t put time and preparation into their recruitment drive. Katie Kilgallen reports
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News
Tesco electricals boss becomes latest to leave
Tesco’s electricals chief is the latest senior executive to head for the exit, following a string of departures this month.
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Opinion
Store manager’s diary: Mike King, Ikea, Ashton, Manchester
Latest catalogue heralds a new era in-store
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Analysis
Reiss goes global
Fashion retailer Reiss has forged ahead with aggressive expansion plans and the man in charge has no intention of slowing down. David Reiss tells Lisa Berwin how he plans to take it to the next level
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Analysis
Trading standards
Consumer conscience has ensured that ethical trading has risen fast up retailers’ agendas, but how is it affecting the role of the buyer? Katie Kilgallen investigates