All People articles – Page 343
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AnalysisJohn Hargreaves: the man behind Matalan
As the man behind the pioneering value fashion retailer Matalan considers bids for the company, George MacDonald discovers what makes him tick
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NewsFormer Ernst & Young retail chief Gavin George joins Great American
Retail restructuring, stock disposal and financing specialist Great American has appointed former Ernst & Young head of retail Gavin George as managing director of its UK division in expectation that such services will remain in demand.
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NewsGeorge at Asda managing director Anthony Thompson to join Fat Face
George at Asda’s managing director Anthony Thompson is set to to join lifestyle retailer Fat Face as chief executive.
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NewsWaterstone's commercial director exits
Waterstone’s has made further management changes, with commercial director Neil Jewsbury leaving the business less than a week after managing director Gerry Johnson exited.
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New marketing director for Asos
Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed a new marketing director to help grow the business as an international brand.
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NewsOka reshuffles management as it prepares for expansion
Upmarket homewares and furniture retailer Oka has reshuffled its management team as it seeks to expand the business in the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
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NewsMelissa Potter named as new Clarks chief executive
Clarks has appointed Melissa Potter as chief executive of the footwear retailer.
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AnalysisRallying the troops
Informing staff of future business plans can lead to a happier workforce.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at… IKEA UK & Ireland
The inside view from human resources operations manager Cathy Donnelly
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NewsJessops reshuffles senior team in service drive
Jessops has reshuffled its senior management team as it focuses on service under chief executive Trevor Moore who joined in August.
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NewsCarrefour poaches Tesco star for top French role
Carrefour has poached Tesco high-flyer James McCann as executive director of its flagship French business.
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NewsMoss Bros finance director to step down
Moss Bros group finance director Michael Hitchcock will step down from the formal menswear retailer, it said today.
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NewsWaterstone’s boss exits after sales plunge
Entertainment group HMV has parted company with Gerry Johnson, managing director of its Waterstone’s books chain which suffered poor Christmas sales.
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AnalysisRaising the screen on recruitment
Pre-screening recruits can cut risk in the long run by weeding out dishonest staff.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Marks & Spencer
The inside view from director of human resources Tanith Dodge
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OpinionThere but for the grace of God…
How a soldier turned vicar helped change Malcolm Walker’s mind on assisting ex-offenders
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AnalysisChristos Angelides: Next’s product guru
Next’s product guru has been instrumental in breathing new life into the retail giant’s ranges and driving its second-half success.
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NewsJohn Lewis retail director Gareth Thomas steps down
John Lewis retail director Gareth Thomas has taken early retirement from the partnership and will leave the employee-owned retailer after 30 years.
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NewsFinalists revealed for the Retail Trust's Search for a Star
The Retail Trust’s Search for a Star competition is reaching its climax with the charity revealing its four finalists.