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OpinionInnovating through a downturn
Don’t let the day-to-day stop you investing in your company’s future
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AnalysisA culture of good behaviour
Outside expert help can assist retailers to improve staff performance
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NewsB&Q lures Asda head of marketing to board role
DIY giant B&Q has poached Asda marketing director Katherine Paterson and appointed her to the board, reinstating a marketing role at that level for the first time in two years.
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Former Kingfisher director George Adams named chief executive of Maxeda DIY
Former Kingfisher executive George Adams is to become chief executive of Maxeda DIY, part of the Dutch private equity-backed retail group of the same name.
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OpinionA laughing matter
Laughter can solve pretty much anything both in business and in life, says Lord Kirkham
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AnalysisThe perks of the job
Offering discounts and free products to your staff can lift morale and sales, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisHugh Harvey
For the sports-mad managing director of Comet, transforming the business is a marathon and not a sprint. George MacDonald reports
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AnalysisThe Asda family tree
In the past 20 years, Asda has proved to be a finishing school for many of the retail industry’s highest flyers. Here Retail Week maps the connections, and the faces, that go to make up the family tree
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NewsCharlie Mayfield urges retailers to act on skills shortages
John Lewis Partnership chairman Charlie Mayfield has warned retailers they face the business equivalent of climate change unless they focus on developing employees’ skills.
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NewsJJB Sports poaches Ben Sherman international retail director
Embattled sports retailer JJB Sports has appointed Ben Sherman international retail director Kate Hayes as its trading director to help drive its turnaround strategy.
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NewsFindel appoints Roger Siddle as chief executive
Home shopping group Findel has appointed Roger Siddle as its chief executive with immediate effect.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose joins private equity firm Bridgepoint
Marks and Spencer chairman Sir Stuart Rose has been appointed to private equity firm Bridgepoint’s European Advisory Committee.
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AnalysisFirst Aid: An aid to retailing success
Forward-thinking retailers should train staff to provide first aid to customers, writes Liz Morrell
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NewsBlackwell to shut HQ and hand power to stores
Academic books retailer Blackwell is closing its head office and decentralising power to its individual stores as it creates a new ownership structure.
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NewsTesco director Lucy Neville-Rolfe joins ITV board
Tesco corporate and legal affairs director Lucy Neville-Rolfe has joined the board of ITV, the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster.
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NewsLidl UK boss steps down
Lidl UK managing director Frank-Michael Mros is understood to have stepped down from his post.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose hints at TV career and defends his record at Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer chairman Sir Stuart Rose has hinted of his interest in fronting a Troubleshooter-style business TV show after he stands down from the retailer.