All People articles – Page 244
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NewsGillian Barker becomes part-time advisor at Bridgethorne
The former director general of GroceryAid will work closely with joint managing directors John Nevens and Andrew Cole
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NewsStan McCarthy to retire as Kerry Group chief executive
He will be replaced by Edmond Scanlon, currently president and CEO of Kerry Asia Pacific
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NewsGreencore, Heron Foods and Subway caught underpaying staff
Greencore said its underpayment was down to an administrative error that had now been rectified
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Comment & OpinionThe Power List reveals a stark lack of women
Sir, Women make up the majority of folks who shop for food & drink in Britain
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Comment & OpinionA new approach can help you achieve goals and win respect
Recently, I worked with a newly appointed managing director. Robert had just been made MD of his father’s business
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NewsSimon Hay to step down as CEO of Tesco data arm Dunnhumby
Dunnhumby helped Tesco dominate the UK supermarket industry with the launch of Clubcard
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NewsCraig Bonnar leaves Asda stores role for Travelodge job
Stores tzar has been with Walmart-owned supermarket for more than 20 years…
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NewsGrant Hearn made sales director at Clearly Drinks
Before joining the Northumbria Spring owner, he was sales director for frozen smoothie brand Frill
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NewsTim Smith to retire from role as Tesco technical director
Smith will continue to be an adviser to the retailer
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer's Power List reflects the big four's resurgence
Over the years the supermarket bosses have dominated this list as a rule
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Comment & OpinionLove may be blind but work relationships require focus
I’ve seen deals break down at vital junctures due to an ill-judged comment or action far too many times
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NewsPatrick Cairns leaves Wessanen to become Charlie Bigham's CEO
Cairns is credited with a successful turnaround of natural and organic business Wessanen
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NewsJane Hill and Mandi Leonard join GroceryAid leadership team
Hill will head up fundraising, while Leonard will oversee welfare development
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Comment & OpinionMake the apprenticeship levy work
In April the government is to introduce a new ‘payroll tax’ in the form of an apprenticeship levy - and it will change companies’ approaches to graduate schemes as much as it will change apprenticeships, says David Lynch of Bis Henderson Academy
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NewsCo-op Group CEO Richard Pennycook to step down
Pennycook will be to be replaced by Co-op retail chief executive Steve Murrells
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Comment & OpinionWho's got the answer? The value of winging it
There no easy answers in business, especially if you’re a startup, says Camilla Barnard of Rude Health. Entrepreneurs have to think fast on their feet
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NewsPaul Lynch to step down as Applegreen chief financial officer
CEO Bob Etchingham thanked him for “considerable contribution to the development of the business”
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NewsSir Ken's journey from market trader to supermarket star
Sir Ken Morrison joined the family provisions business in 1952 after completing his National Service
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Comment & OpinionRetail must cultivate staff as well as technology
The UK’s retail sector is a vital part of our economy, providing one in eight jobs in the UK, says Nita Clarke of the Fabian Society. Staff must be given the right tools to cope with technology change
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NewsPeter Hajipieris leaves Birds Eye owner Nomad Foods Europe
Hajipieris has previously worked in senior roles at the former Ministry of Agriculture Food and Fisheries and Sainsbury’s