All People articles – Page 329
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AnalysisRewarding staff: In it for the long haul
Rewarding staff who help a company perform in the long term has its benefits
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OpinionTimes have changed, so must we
Rising costs and our failing ability to pay them means retail must change, says Neil Gillis
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NewsKingfisher’s rising star to join the board of B&Q
B&Q has hired one of parent company Kingfisher’s rising stars as commercial director on its board.
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AnalysisTaking the right approach at store manager conferences
Store manager conferences can be a powerful business tool to motivate as well as reward if the right approach is taken
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NewsFenchurch appoints retail manager
Urban clothing retailer Fenchurch has appointed Gap’s Alexis Potter as its first retail manager, as it embarks on a European store expansion.
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NewsAmerican Apparel appeases lender with key management hiring
Beleaguered US fashion chain American Apparel has hired Blockbuster executive Tom Casey as acting president, in line with a pledge to lender Lion Capital to secure key management talent.
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AnalysisUnited we stand
When JJB Sports lost its battle earlier this summer to de-recognise the GMB union that represents staff at its Wigan warehouse, the case illustrated the conflict-ridden relationships that some retailers continue to have with unions.
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NewsWickes poaches Littlewoods brand director
DIY chain Wickes has poached Littlewoods brand director Tony Holdway and appointed him to the same position.
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NewsCard Factory appoints development director
Discount greetings cards retailer Card Factory has poached PricewaterhouseCoopers retail and leisure director Andy Garbutt to spearhead future development.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do we have to change our employment policies to reflect the changes to the Equality Act?
How do we have to change our employment policies to reflect the changes to the Equality Act?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Store staff are unenthusiastic about a new performance management scheme. How can I enforce the policy?
Store staff are unenthusiastic about a new performance management scheme. How can I enforce the policy?
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NewsWhitbread boss joins Kesa board
Whitbread chief executive Alan Parker has joined the board of Anglo-French electricals giant Kesa.
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NewsBRC warns of minimum wage rise impact
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the government must limit next year’s National Minimum Wage to help retailers protect jobs.
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AnalysisWhat stops FDs getting the top retail jobs?
When it comes to the top spot in retail businesses FDs are often passed over, but is the ‘numbers man’ stereotype unfair?
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NewsHabitat poaches a second Fat Face executive to strengthen its team
Furniture chain Habitat has poached lifestyle fashion chain Fat Face’s finance director Shaun Wills as its new chief operating officer.
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AnalysisHMV: The music of chance
HMV’s latest initiative lifts morale and underlines its specialist credentials, says Natasha Devan
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NewsMatalan chief executive Alistair McGeorge to stand down
Matalan chief executive Alistair McGeorge is to stand down and other boardroom changes are expected at the value retail giant.
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NewsSignet appoints new chief executive
Jewellery giant Signet has appointed the president of watch brand Fossil as its new chief executive.
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NewsArnotts hires Nigel Blow as chief executive
Dublin department store Arnotts has appointed the former Brown Thomas boss Nigel Blow as chief executive.