All People articles – Page 299
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AnalysisAnalysis: What keeps retail leaders awake at night?
Retail leaders have faced sustained pressure from the downturn. So how have their priorities changed, and what makes a good leader in times of challenge and transformation?
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AnalysisMy retail life: Jacki Connor, Director of colleague engagement, Sainsbury’s
Jacki Connor, Director of colleague engagement at Sainsbury’s, tells Retail Week about her life working in retail.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Adam Stewart, Marketing director, Rakuten’s Play.com
Adam Stewart, Marketing director for Rakuten’s Play.com, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How do I take on a retail apprentice?
My business is interested in taking on an apprentice. How do I get the process going?
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News
Darty’s chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin to depart
Electronics retailer Darty’s chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin will leave the group by mutual agreement following completion of a group review. The search for a replacement has begun.A comprehensive review of the business, which Darty intends to complete by December, will cover all aspects of the business, including the rejuvenation and ...
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NewsWaitrose launches new graduate scheme
Waitrose has begun a hunt for the Mark Prices of the future with a new graduate scheme launching today.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Mark Taylor, Managing director, Dawsons Music
Mark Taylor, Managing director at Dawsons Music, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must encourage diversity of thought
The Paralympics have changed perceptions about diversity in sport, but should retailers start thinking about diversity in thought?
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NewsPeople 1st acquires Skillsmart Retail assets
The sector skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism, People 1st has acquired two of Skillsmart Retail’s assets.
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OpinionComment: The UK still offers investment opportunities
The UK and its retail industry still tick the boxes for investment opportunities.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Roger Parry, Managing director, Build-A-Bear Workshop UK
Roger Parry, Managing director of Build-A-Bear Workshop UK, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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NewsIn pictures: Skillsmart Retail Rising Star Awards winners revealed
The up and coming talent in the retail sector gathered last night for the Skillsmart Retail Rising Star Awards, held at Grosvenor House Hotel.
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AnalysisPeople: Retail’s main job moves in August
August is traditionally a very quiet month for retailers with everyone on holiday or preparing for the huge back-to-school and Christmas trading period, but this year it has been exceptionally busy on the people moves front.
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AnalysisProfile: Duncan Tatton-Brown, new chief financial officer, Ocado
Duncan Tatton-Brown took up his position in one of the most high profile finance positions in retail this week.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Edwin Booth, Chairman, Booths
Edwin Booth, Chairman of Booths, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Career opportunities at specialist retailers
Specialist retailers can offer great career opportunities and are often keen to attract store managers with wide retail experience rather than expert know-how.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Edward Perry, Founder, Cook
Edward Perry, Founder of Cook, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionComment: New appointments at BRC should make a strong team
The news today that KPMG’s Helen Dickinson has been appointed as the BRC’s new director-general will be met with surprise in some quarters – many had expected a retailer to fill the shoes of incumbent Stephen Robertson.
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NewsIan Cheshire to chair BRC as new chief appointed
KPMG head of retail Helen Dickinson and Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire are to become the new leaders of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers avoid falling foul of the UK Border Agency
As Tesco faces possible fines for employing foreigners for longer than their visas allowed, how can retailers avoid inadvertently employing illegal workers?