All People articles – Page 342
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NewsClarke to take Tesco reins as Sir Terry sets departure date
Philip Clarke has been named as the next chief executive of Tesco, after Sir Terry Leahy announced his retirement following 14 years at the helm.
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NewsCoca-Cola facing ballot on strike action
More than 2,000 workers at Coca-Cola Enterprises could go on strike this summer in a row over changes to the company’s pension scheme, as trade union Unite steps up the pressure on the soft drinks giant.
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Twinings promotes Hodge to global role
Claire Hodge has been promoted to global innovation director at Twinings.Hodge has been marketing director for Twinings UK for the past four years and is credited with creating Twinings campaigns such as the 'announcement ads' featuring...
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Müller swells exec ranks with Rolston and Miller
Müller Dairy has moved swiftly to plug gaps in senior roles following a period of uncertainty in its sales and marketing departments.The yoghurt maker was forced to appoint internal interim heads of both functions in March following the...
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Martyn Jones heads trade promo event
Morrisons trading director Martyn Jones heads a star-studded list of speakers at The Grocer's new Trade Promotions Conference sponsored by Promax.As trade promotions reach record spend after two years of economic turmoil, Jones will...
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Profiles and QandAs
Careers File: Teamwork is more important than star players
Regular readers of this column will be aware of my in-depth knowledge of, and love for, our national game, and appreciate that, as a...
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Awards seek retail’s inspirational women
Hard-working and inspirational women working in retail are being encouraged to enter the annual Specsavers Everywoman in Retail Awards.The awards were created to redress the gender balance in retail management. Although 60% of retail...
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Profiles and QandAs
The Human Angle: Liza Gamblin
Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get next! Every day is different and exciting.
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Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV: Ben Grace, Bulldog Natural Grooming
Ben Grace, marketing director at Bulldog Natural Grooming, on Durbar plate, Point Break and James Corden
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Kaye takes the helm of Plum Baby after private equity deal
Seasoned food industry professional Paul Kaye has been parachuted in to run growing babyfood maker Plum Baby following its acquisition this week by Darwin Private Equity.Kaye becomes chief executive, replacing Patrick Cairns who had...
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NewsSainsbury's World Cup working scheme means staff won't miss a kick
Sainsbury's is introducing 'World Cup Working Hours' for staff when the tournament kicks off on 11 June so they have the best chance possible of not missing key matches.
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NewsThe Co-op adds non-execs to food board
The Co-operative Group has appointed the first non-executive directors to its food advisory board.
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NewsTesco share scheme pays staff £105m
More than 216,000 Tesco staff will share in a bonus pot worth £105m as a result of the supermarket’s biggest-ever Shares In Success scheme.
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Morrisons expands training programme
Morrisons is to expand its Retail Skills training programme after the first 20,000 staff achieved QCF qualifications.The supermarket claims to have trained the largest ever number of employees on a vocational learning programme at any...
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Thorntons to seek boss with greater retail clout
Struggling chocolatier Thorntons is on the search for a supermarket-savvy replacement for CEO Mike Davies, who announced his retirement this week.The news about Davies' departure came as the upmarket chocolate company posted a profit...
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Two non-execs to retire from Tesco’s board
Charles Allen and Dr Harald Einsmann are both to retire as non-executive directors of Tesco from the end of this year's agm on Friday 2 July. The process of recruiting replacements is under way and the company expects to announce new...
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Coles appointed to expand The Co-op’s food store estate
The Co-operative Group has appointed Andrew Coles to the new post of national acquisitions manager for its food business.Coles had been working as a consultant to The Original Factory Shop prior to his appointment. He previously worked...
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Profiles and QandAs
The Human Angle: Sue Walton
What's it like to work for your company? Right from the start potential employees comment on the friendliness of those they come into contact with at interview stage. This permeates the whole company and we have a constant flow of applicants who want to join us.
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My Alternative CV: Jeremy Woods, managing director at Mrs Crimble’s
Jeremy Woods, managing director at Mrs Crimble’s, on missing out on Top of the Pops and being a bit like Bagpuss
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Careers File: Minimum alcohol pricing, no national insurance rise... it's all change in business
Sir Terry Leahy, The Grocer's retailer power player, is off the starting blocks before anyone else yet again. Just a day after the...