All People articles – Page 370
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Comment & Opinion
Workfare schemes are not without merit, but they do need reform
Tut tut, Tesco. OK, your market share may have slipped to a seven-year low and you may have issued your first profit warning in 20 years, but to resort to slave labour?
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InterviewsIn it for the long run
With c-store sales set to outgrow the supermarkets, Spar’s new MD sets out her manifesto to help the symbol group win its fair share of the market
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NewsP&H hires senior team to grow its key fascias
Palmer & Harvey has made a raft of managerial appointments as it looks to capitalise on the growth of its Mace symbol group and sign up more retailers…
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ProfilesRocker turned 'dadpreneur'
Former musician and brand consultant Dan Brown was so fed up with the lack of healthy frozen treats for kids, he launched his own.
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Analysis & FeaturesMeet the Young British Foodies
A growing movement of young UK food producers are keeping alive the culinary skills of yesteryear. Forget the YBAs… now it’s time for the YBFs.
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News
Mars ice cream boss adds baked to remit
Tony Lorman, general manager for ice cream at Mars UK, has had his responsibilities expanded to include its baked business.
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NewsTesco: '20,000 new jobs will make customer king again'
Tesco has vowed to create 20,000 new jobs in the UK over the next two years in a bid to improve customer service.
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Profiles
Where are they now?: Paul Mason
Paul Mason has worked in the retail industry for 30 years and has held a number of top jobs in the grocery sector. He started his career at Mars, before moving on to B&Q
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Profiles
Kids to 'See Inside' food manufacturing
The food and drink manufacturing sector is to throw open its doors this summer in a bid to inspire kids to consider a career in manufacturing.
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Comment & Opinion
Thinking broadly, an unusual step might be just what you need
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of meeting up with two ex-retailer marketing executives who had both recently moved into an agency environment.
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My Alternative CV
Nick Barker of Midori
My first job was actually my first role in the drinks industry. I was 16 and it was a part-time summer job that involved packing boxes of grocery PoS in a warehouse.
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NewsTesco calls back Wood to head up marketing
Tesco has turned to an fmcg marketing veteran amid accusations that it has been consistently outgunned by its rivals in recent months.
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NewsCo-op Group extended hours plan angers staff
The Co-operative Group is to extend its store opening hours next month, provoking outrage among staff.
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Analysis & FeaturesAfter seven years of battle,'Fingers' Fingleton departs
The OFT chief executive has experienced setbacks in his many tussles with the grocery industry, but he’s certainly left his mark.
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News
Samworth Brothers CEO Stein to step down
Brian Stein is set to retire as chief executive officer of Samworth Brothers at the end of March.
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NewsBurchell comes on board at Welsh whisky maker
Former Loseley and Rachel’s Organic boss Neil Burchell has been named chairman of Welsh distiller Penderyn.
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NewsTesco asks Wood to spearhead UK marketing revamp
Tesco has launched a shake-up of its marketing team, turning to former Kraft and Unilever marketing supremo David Wood to spearhead a fresh assault on its rivals.
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NewsBugler moves to Fox’s as 2 Sisters reshuffles
2 Sisters Food Group has seconded its group business development director Mel Bugler to the role of managing director for its branded Fox’s biscuits division.
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ProfilesTim Fisher of Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses
It’s hard work but a reasonably informal environment and very innovative. There’s always something new to get your teeth into.
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NewsSainsbury’s shuffles management pack with new roles for senior trio
Sainsbury’s has reshuffled its senior management team, with new roles for Roger Burnley, Helen Buck and Simon Twigger.