Recruitment

How can retail recruitment face down the gig economy threat?

One way of achieving that customer experience is to play to the strengths of physical retail, offering something that the…

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Today’s news in brief-6/6/24

Andrew Fisher, a long-serving director at Marks & Spencer (M&S), is resigning following the company’s hiring of Alison Dolan, CFO…

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M&S director to step down following CFO appointment

A long-serving director at M&S is reportedly quitting the company’s board following news it has poached the CFO of another…

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Today’s news in brief-24/4/24

Bérangère Michel, the executive director of finance for the John Lewis Partnership, is resigning after 16 years with the company.…

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John Lewis finance director to step down

The John Lewis Partnership has announced its executive director of finance, Bérangère Michel, is stepping down from the role later…

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10 regulations every retailer must follow

Operating a retail business in the UK entails complying with a comprehensive set of laws and regulations to ensure legal…

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Today’s news in brief-11/3/24

Doug Putman, the owner of HMV, is reportedly contemplating a bid to acquire The Body Shop from its administrators. The…

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Retail sector launches nationwide recruitment drive for women coders

Retail giants Unilever, Tesco Bank and Dunnhumby have announced that they are strengthening their efforts to recruit more women coders…

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Superdrug aims to enrol 500 apprentices throughout the year

Superdrug has pledged to take on a further 500 apprentices throughout 2024 in support of National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February). …

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Two in five FTSE retailers issued profit warnings last year

The percentage of UK-listed companies issuing profit warnings last year hit 18.2%, exceeding the levels seen at the peak of…

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