All People articles – Page 387
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Petcare's Porter in for Gerken as director of sales at Heineken UK
Martin Porter, sales director for Mars Petcare, is switching from pets to pints with a move to Heineken UK.
He has been appointed sales director for the Foster’s and Strongbow owner’s off-trade division, replacing Mark Gerken, and takes… -
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Dentressangle sued by Unite over job losses
Trade union Unite is suing a logistics giant for its treatment of Threshers delivery workers when it made them redundant.
Unite is seeking compensation from Norbert Dentressangle on behalf of 122 of its members, alleging the logistics… -
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City heaps praise on Morrisons’ choice of new chief executive
Dalton Philips, the 41-year-old Irishman named as the surprise new chief executive of Morrisons this week, has been welcomed by the City and industry experts.As The Grocer went to press, shares at the retailer were up 30p following the...
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Careers File: Are you a newcomer who wants to make an impact? Toe the line for a while first
If you've ever been the new kid on the block, you'll know how difficult it is to have your views accepted by the established group....
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Asco Stores founder leaves director role
The founder of new supermarket business Asco Stores has stepped down as a director little over a month after its Warrington store opened for business. Edward Ward terminated his appointment as a director of the company earlier this...
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The Human Angle: Andy Ferguson
What's it like to work for your company? Well, 82% of our people think Greenvale is average or above average to work for. This figure includes those driving forklift trucks at 6am on a January morning with sleet lashing into their faces.
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My Alternative CV: Peter Craig, Beckleberry's ice cream
You've got 25 words to describe your career. I left school and started the business with my dad and we haven't looked back. I'd always wanted to be my own boss but couldn't have done it alone.
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Tesco bids adieu to two fresh category directors
Tesco's fresh produce category is being shaken up as two leading figures responsible for spearheading its development move on.
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Fraudsters who stole from P&G sentenced
A former Procter & Gamble employee and a wholesaler have been given suspended jail terms after pleading guilty to a scam that cost the supplier £200,000.Christopher Brown, a senior account manager at P&G, and Carl Grue, who also...
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Stott leaves Noble Foods to take finance director role at Zetar
Zetar, the own-label and licensed confectionery maker, this week revealed Mark Stott will join the business as group finance director.Stott, previously group finance director at egg giant Noble Foods, will start in his new role on 1...
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Robinson falls victim to Co-op Group restructure
Debbie Robinson, The Co-operative Group's director of food retail marketing, has become the highest-profile casualty of a restructure of the society's food marketing department.This week the society said it was bringing its food buying...
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Errington takes over as MD of Cooltrader
Andrew Errington has been promoted to the role of MD at Cooltrader, the discount chain founded by Iceland CEO Malcolm Walker.Errington has been trading director since the company was formed eight years ago. His promotion is part of a...
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Chason picked to run Sainsbury’s NI region
Sainsbury's has promoted Neil Chason to head of Northern Ireland operations as part of its plans to open up to three stores a year in the province.Chason was previously operations manager for the north east. He replaces David Davidson,...
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Careers File: How to cope with sales team prima donnas and an overly assertive PA
I've just started as MD of a medium-sized food supplier. The senior sales team are prima donnas and dominate the other teams. They are highly rewarded but...
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The Human Angle: Elizabeth Melia
What's it like to work for your company? This is an exciting company in a challenging, dynamic and growing sector. We're at the forefront, building on a long heritage and committed to R&D, so have a very active NPD programme. We work with our...
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My Alternative CV: Nicole McDonnell, Ella's Kitchen
Nicole McDonnell, marketing director at Ella's Kitchen, on Pretty Woman, Kylie Minogue, dogs, kittens and zorbing
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Tesco adds sexuality question to survey
Tesco is asking its staff if they are gay or straight. The retailer has added the question to its annual Viewpoint survey, which quizzes staff on everything from whether they have the right equipment for their job, to how good they think...
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3663 appoints Wilson as chief of marketing
Wholesale giant 3663 First for Foodservice has appointed a new marketing director.
Jenny Wilson joins from strategy adviser Caterlyst where she was insight director. She has also worked for Whitbread, Virgin Retail, Sodexo and Dairy… -
NewsSalary Survey 2010: When will the first domino fall?
The economic meltdown spooked people into staying put. But now they're getting restless. Could an explosion in the job market be just around the corner? Nick Hughes reports
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NewsGeorge at Asda chief quits for Fat Face
Anthony Thompson, the managing director of George at Asda, has quit the supermarket to join clothing retailer Fat Face…