All People articles – Page 3
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NewsAsda outsources store security as retail crime surges
It will see 2,000 Asda security guards transfer to an external firm, who will provide security across Asda’s 1,700 stores
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ProfilesOato’s Lawrence Moore on ROI, Woolworths and lasagne
‘I love data and insight, but part of me thinks we have lost a little human instinct’
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NewsGeeta’s appoints sales director to drive ambient Indian growth
The new hire brings more than 20 years’ fmcg industry experience to the role
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NewsRetailers welcome boost in neighbourhood police patrols
The move comes after the government pledged in April last year to deploy 3,000 neighbourhood officers within 12 months to tackle antisocial behaviour and shop theft in town centres and residential areas
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NewsSignature Flatbreads names first UK CMO ahead of a ‘pivotal’ year
The new hire will be responsible for delivering growth across retail, foodservice and consumer channels
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NewsHospitality sector down almost 9,000 jobs since budget
UKHospitality is calling for urgent action to avert further business rates increases
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NewsAsda puts 1,200 more jobs at risk in clothing fulfilment restructure
It is the second wave of potential job cuts from Asda’s distribution network in less than a week as private equity owner TDR looks to cut further costs to fund Allan Leighton’s turnaround plan
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NewsM&S chief technology officer steps down
Her departure was revealed in an internal memo saying she had ‘decided to leave M&S’, according to Sky News
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NewsVamoosh owner Cares Laboratory appoints first technical manager
Claire White brings 18 years’ experience across the cleaning and chemical industries
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NewsCaffè Nero appoints former Hotel Chocolat boss as UK CEO
She brings over two decades of experience leading and growing high-profile UK retail brands
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Jacob Barrett, senior brand manager, Hooch
‘There’s a real sense of culture in drinks brands, especially ones with heritage like Hooch and VK’
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NewsPernod Ricard names senior brand unit heads as restructure takes shape
The company has actioned plans to split its brands into two main divisions
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NewsMorrisons Daily staff told to be more ‘flexible’ ahead of work hours shake-up
Morrisons Daily workers may be asked to switch their regular shift patterns, or relocate to a nearby Morrisons store, if it is deemed reasonable by the business
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NewsWH Smith hires new exec chairman to steady the ship
Leo Quinn will join as executive chairman on 7 April, taking over from Annette Court, who will step down from the board at the annual general meeting on 2 February
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InterviewsAlex Brittain: Proper Snacks CEO betting big on fibremaxxing
Proper Snacks CEO Alex Brittain believes his brands have major advantages over rivals, and is using its uniquely creative set-up to help them make progress
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NewsAsda depot restructure could affect over 150 management roles
Under the proposals, which affect transport managers in all 21 of its depots, Asda plans to consolidate independent management teams into eight ‘regional control hubs’
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Analysis & FeaturesAre latest policy changes enough to placate farmers?
Announcements have come thick and fast, including IHT u-turn
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Comment & OpinionUnhelpful comparisons: a lesson from the pool
Making Business Matters’ Darren A Smith on the ‘dawning moments’ swimming etiquette can provide
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Grocer 33Waitrose store manager Nick Mort on Veganuary and e-commerce in Hove
‘In a partner co-owned business it’s critically important that we empower and facilitate partners to be themselves’
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ProfilesNectar360 MD Amir Rasekh on EDM, loyalty and ghormeh sabzi
‘I really value flexible working environments, and we are lucky to have this at my workplace’