All People articles – Page 340
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NewsJoJo Maman Bebe founder named businesswoman of the year
The founder of maternity and childrenswear retailer JoJo Maman Bebe, Laura Tenison, has been named Veuve Clicquot businesswoman of the year.
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Trius appointed Carrefour Europe executive director
Vicente Trius has been appointed Carrefour executive director for Europe.Taking responsibility for Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, Greece, Cyprus and Romania, the 52-year-old Spaniard will start work on May 3.Trius has previously spent 15 years working at Walmart, where he was vice-president of international operations for Latin America.James McCann, the former ...
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Analysis
Work Experience
Work experience placements offer retailers a way of drawing in new talent and promote careers in the industry
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AnalysisRichard Jones: Can he make Tesco the clothing leader?
Having put non-food on the map at Sainsbury’s, Terry Green’s successor Richard Jones is to head clothing and home at Tesco. Can he make it clothing market leader?
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How to be the best employer
Retailers fared well in this year’s Best Companies To Work For survey. Liz Morrell finds out why
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OpinionRetail surgery: I understand the law on temporary workers is changing. How will this affect retailers when it comes to sourcing and treating their staff?
I understand the law on temporary workers is changing. How will this affect retailers when it comes to sourcing and treating their staff?
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NewsSir Stuart Rose to stand down from M&S in March 2011
Marks & Spencer chief executive Sir Stuart Rose will leave the retailer next March, earlier than he was obliged to.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to pay bonus early to avoid 50% tax rate
Marks & Spencer has become the latest retailer to bring forward bonus payments in order to beat the 50% tax rate being introduced next month.
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Analysis
Hidden talent in the long-term jobless
Recruiting from among this often overlooked group can have surprising benefits
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GalleryOracle Retail Week Awards in pictures: Retailers celebrate the best in the business
Retail’s biggest names gathered for this year’s Oracle Retail Week Awards to mark the industry’s many achievements. BBC star Jeremy Vine handed out the prizes
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NewsGrocers pledge jobs and training to address youth unemployment
Grocers Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda have vowed to create more jobs, invest in more training and called on the Government to improve education.
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Analysis
Retail’s leaders of tomorrow
The appointments of Dalton Philips and Dido Harding reflect the emergence of a new generation of retail leaders. Here, Retail Week identifies 10 more stars tipped for the top
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Gieves & Hawkes hunts for new chief executive
Savile Row menswear retailer Gieves & Hawkes is seeking a new chief executive after boss Steve Walton returned to Hong Kong because of family commitments.
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NewsRWC2010: Carpetright’s Lord Harris warns 2010 will be tougher than last year
Carpetright founder and chairman Lord Harris believes 2010 could shape up to be tougher for retailers than 2009.
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NewsSir David Michels rules out M&S chairman role
Marks & Spencer deputy chairman Sir David Michels has ruled himself out of the running to replace Sir Stuart Rose as chairman of the retailer.
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NewsGame to close 43 outlets
Video game retailer Game is to shut 18 stores and all its 25 Debenhams concessions as it reviews its property portfolio in the face of “tough market conditions in 2010”.
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Analysis
Tackling mass recruitment
How do retailers that are expanding rapidly manage recruiting for stores, asks Liz Morrell
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AnalysisWhat it's like to work at Go Outdoors
The inside view from human resources and recruitment manager Simon Clayton