All People articles – Page 233
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NewsSainsbury’s hires 150 digital experts to compete with Amazon and Tesco
Sainsbury’s is hiring 150 new digital and technology employees to improve its online offer as it bids to compete with Amazon and Tesco.
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NewsWaitrose axes premium pay for new workers and launches in China
Waitrose has axed premium pay rates for new staff working Sundays and overtime as it unveiled plans to sell goods in China through Alibaba.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco likely to learn lessons from Dutch grocer Jumbo
I’m an extremely fortunate individual. I’ve had a succession of jobs where I actually get paid to walk around supermarkets.
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NewsTarget to cut up to 180 jobs as it closes Geelong headquarters
Target will cut between 130 and 180 jobs at its Geelong operations centre as the Australian retailer relocates to Melbourne.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco results, Debenhams' boss hunt and Amazon's bank tie-up
Tesco’s mixed results, Debenhams’ chief exec search and Amazon’s latest click-and-collect venture are discussed this week.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco boss Lewis makes strides across strategic priorities
After steering Tesco to full-year profit and fourth-quarter sales growth, Dave Lewis insisted “we don’t at all think that the job is done”.
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NewsDebenhams posts profits rise as chief executive Sharp prepares to bow out
Department store group Debenhams has posted a rise in first-half earnings as strategic initiatives bore fruit.
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NewsPets at Home reverses decision to hire Graeme Jenkins as new finance boss
Pets at Home has reversed its decision to appoint Graeme Jenkins as finance boss following an investigation into his former employer Target.
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AnalysisAnalysis: John Lewis’ IT boss on early adoption and smart home technology
John Lewis is developing a raft of tech initiatives to drive sales. We spoke to IT director Paul Coby about innovation and investment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Steve Rowe put M&S clothing back in fashion?
As Steve Rowe takes charge at Marks & Spencer following his promotion to chief executive, he has one overriding objective.
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NewsJaeger finance boss and omnichannel director step down amid staff shake-up
Fashion retailer Jaeger has lost both its chief financial officer and omnichannel director in the latest of a string of high-profile exits.
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OpinionJacqueline Gold: Shortsighted Brexit backing is bad for business
Voting to leave the European Union in the upcoming referendum would force the next generation into an insular and isolationist stance.
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NewsWyevale Garden Centres appoints finance chief as new boss makes mark
Wyevale Garden Centres has named Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton (WWRD) executive vice-president Anthony Jones as its new finance boss.
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NewsShop Direct group customer director Dene Jones exits etailer
Shop Direct group customer director Dene Jones has parted company with the business after two and a half years, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAnalysis: Moss Bros boss confident of plenty of growth to come
Moss Bros chief executive Brian Brick sees plenty of ongoing opportunity for the menswear specialist following its successful turnaround.
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NewsDebenhams retail director Mike Goring quits as stores and online arms merge
Debenhams retail director Mike Goring has quit the department store chain as it merges stores and online management into one team.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Tracey Clements steps up at Tesco and all the March moves
Internal moves for Tesco’s senior staff, Bonmarché poaches its new boss from Asda and Harrods veteran Michael Ward steps down.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: New M&S boss Rowe targets fashion turnaround
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the challenge Steve Rowe faces to turn Marks & Spencer’s fashion fortunes around.
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NewsSainsbury's restructures training teams as 600 jobs hang in the balance
Sainsbury’s has unveiled plans to restructure its store training teams, leaving the future of almost 600 staff hanging in the balance.
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NewsNo regrets from Card Factory boss as Karen Hubbard takes the reins
Card Factory chief executive claimed to have no regrets as he prepares to retire from a business in a “great state of health”.