All People articles – Page 351
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NewsB&Q appoints Liz Bell and Nick Folland to board
B&Q has appointed its HR director Liz Bell and parent Kingfisher’s company secretary Nick Folland to its board.
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NewsAbel & Cole MD Duncan Gibson quits
Abel & Cole managing director Duncan Gibson has left the organic food home shopping retailer.
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NewsHMV’s Simon Fox drops out of race to head ITV
HMV boss Simon Fox has dropped out of the race to become chief executive of ITV.
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AnalysisWowing in the workplace
With fierce competition for jobs, doing everything to impress in a new role is key, says Liz Morrell
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OpinionWhy retail leaders are hot property
By the time you read this issue, Simon Fox might have been announced as chief executive of ITV. Then again, the HMV chief executive might have decided to stay put. Fox’s phone has been going straight to voicemail this week as one of retail’s quiet men found himself thrust into ...
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OpinionRetail surgery: Effective recruitment
I typically find that our store managers simply replace employees using the same contract and hours of work. How can I guide them to recruit more effectively?
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NewsTesco insurance hiring signals finance drive
Tesco has hired former Royal & Sun Alliance director Julie Hopes as commercial director, general insurance, as it continues to ramp up its Tesco Personal Finance division.
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NewsCrabtree & Evelyn to focus on heritage
Natural beauty retailer Crabtree & Evelyn has restructured its management and will be led from London rather than the US as it refocuses the brand around its English heritage.
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AnalysisA retailer’s complete guide to swine flu
You’re either sick with it or sick of the mention of it, but swine flu could have a serious impact on retail operations. Enough sensationalism, says Charlotte Hardie – how can retailers tackle it?
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AnalysisSimon Fox: HMV chief is a wanted man
Fox has been hailed a magician for his turnaround of HMV so it’s no surprise he’s being chased by stricken broadcaster ITV, says Tim Danaher
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NewsBest Buy bolsters UK team with ex-Kingfisher man Kevin Styles
Electricals giant Best Buy has strengthened its UK team as it prepares to take on DSGi and Kesa when it launches here next year.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Boots UK
The inside opinion from head of recruitment services Paul Stretton
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NewsHouse of Fraser drafts in womenswear heavyweight to drive own-label
House of Fraser has reshuffled its operating board and hired womenswear heavyweight Stephanie Chen to drive the department store’s private-label strategy in womenswear.
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AnalysisPhilip Downer: Borders boss is no quitter
Having led a management buyout of Borders, Downer finally has a shot at restoring some stability at the ailing bookseller says Nicola Harrison
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AnalysisBetter than a trip to the job centre
Can retailers follow other businesses and offer extended career breaks to cut costs, asks Liz Morrell
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NewsShop Direct Group trading director exits
Shop Direct Group’s trading director David Inglis has left the business.
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NewsScott Wheway appointed chief of Best Buy Europe
Best Buy Europe – the European joint venture between Carphone Warehouse and US electricals giant Best Buy – has appointed former Tesco and Boots executive Scott Wheway as chief executive.
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NewsHMV's Simon Fox on shortlist for ITV job
HMV chief executive HMV Simon Fox has emerged as one of the shortlist candidates to take over as chief executive of ITV.