All People articles – Page 382
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News
In for a pound: an interview with Jim McCarthy
They’re cheap, but Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy’s new stores are cheerfully paying dividends. Peter Cripps reports
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Profiles
Interim CEO in place as Seafish heads for its legal showdown
Uncertainty over its future has forced Seafish to appoint yet another interim as opposed to permanent senior executive. Dr Paul Williams, who has been research director of Seafish since joining in 2004, will take the reins as interim...
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: Would a few missed meetings be the end of the world?
Having checked my diary for next week, I have back-to-back meetings on most days and this is a recurring theme. How can I achieve...
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News
Thousand jobs axed as suppliers close factories
Nearly 1,000 jobs in grocery have been lost in recent weeks as tough trading conditions force factory, depot and store closures.Red Mill Snack Foods' crisp plant in Wednesbury, owned by Tayto, is to close next month with the loss of 300...
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Profiles
The Human Angle: Mark Campbell
We hope Higgidy is a good employer because we care about creating a fun, stimulating environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and be rewarded.
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Profiles
My Alternative CV: Jamie Combs, Natural Balance Foods
Jamie Combs, MD of Natural Balance Foods, on Tarzan, Captain Simple and Sir Paul McCartney
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News
Findus nabs Nestlé man for new Nordic role
Findus Group has set up a dedicated Nordic business unit and hired a senior executive from Nestlé to head up the new division.
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NewsSeafish research chief Williams to fill in top role
Seafish has appointed Dr Paul Williams as interim chief executive.
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Ainsley Harriott supplier goes bust
Frozen vegetable specialist Northumberland Foods has gone out of business.
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Walker is new MD of Lyons
Lyons Seafoods has appointed Craig Walker as MD. He joins from Nutricia where he was general manager, France, and brings more than 20 years of management experience at leading food companies including Groupe Danone and Jacob's Bakery.
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Samworth grows in a ‘tough’ economy
Samworth Brothers, the Leicestershire based food manufacturer, is creating 240 new jobs in Leicestershire and Cornwall. The chilled food company, which supplies major retailers including Tesco and Waitrose, will recruit the jobs at two...
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: CSR without HR is merely PR
I love an excuse to get out of the big smoke, don a hairnet and white coat and traipse round a factory, especially when followed by a walk in the fresh air.
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P&G appoints Picou as its supply chain director
Monique Picou, named this week as Procter & Gamble's new supply chain director, says she is excited about the prospect of entering the "hugely competitive landscape" of UK grocery.Picou took up the role of supply network operations...
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Profiles
The Human Angle: David Robinson
Everyone feels they have a part to play and their input is valued. It's easy to get good ideas heard and accepted.
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Profiles
My Alternative CV: Jamie Milne, Glenfiddich
Jamie Milne, UK brand ambassador for Glenfiddich, on toilet paper, spiders and black pudding
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AF Blakemore hires McCain’s Bromwich as its sales director
Tony Bromwich has been appointed sales director at the wholesale arm of AF Blakemore & Son. Bromwich is to join at the end of the month from frozen specialist McCain Foods (GB) where he was retail sales controller.
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Tesco calls it a day at its Calais drinks store
Tesco has made 80 people redundant at its Tesco Vins Plus store in Calais, France, following its closure at the end of July and a lengthy consultation with employees. Tesco is the latest UK operator to leave the booze cruise capital...
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Dafereras takes over as Makro booze buyer
Tassos Dafereras has taken over the role of head of buying for ambient and beers, wines & spirits at Makro Cash & Carry UK. Dafereras is one of the wholesaler's international heads of buying, based in the UK. He replaces Nick...
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Comment & Opinion
Careers file: The best time to plant a tree (or take the next move in your career) is right now
The best time to plant a tree (or take the next move in your career) is right now. There is an old African proverb that says: "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago ... the second best time is now." This accurately encapsulates the soundest piece ...
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Pets at Home hires Asda veteran as its new trading director
Peter Pritchard, the former non-food trading director of Asda, has been appointed trading director for petcare retailer Pets At Home. Pritchard will join Pets at Home in January 2011 from Wilkinson where he was head of buying for 16…