All People articles – Page 443
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we work together - Phil on Andy
Phil on Andy I've been managing director of the family fruit company for 12 years, but Andy and I met about 18 years ago. I had only just started in the family business and Andy was working for R&K Wise, making desserts for Marks & Spencer....
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My Alternative CV - Paul Davis, Frecco
What's your nickname? I have many, but none printable! Who was your first teenage crush and why? The ginger one out of Abba. I loved those white jump suits. When was the first time you got drunk and what did you drink? When I was a teenager after a...
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Parsons new chief at Rural Shops Alliance
The Rural Shops Alliance has promoted Kenneth Parsons to the position of chief executive, replacing Sean Carter, who is retiring at the end of October. Parsons joined the RSA in June 2006 as regional county co-ordinator for the...
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Unilever culls 315 jobs at three UK factories
Unilever is axing 315 jobs at three of its UK manufacturing plants, including the country's only Marmite factory, while positions at its Pot Noodle and Flora plants are also under threat. Unilever said the latest job losses were part of...
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Climbing the ladder
What was your first ever job? My first ever job was as a Saturday boy in a butcher shop in Liverpool. Give us a quick run-down on your career to date. After my short stint as a butcher, I moved to Waitrose where I worked as a buyer ...
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Cut employees a bit of slack and they'll go the extra mile
If bosses show some flexibility in allowing their employees the odd early finish to enjoy life and catch up with friends, they'll be repaid ten times over with extra effort Since the build up to the start of the Rugby World Cup, my inbox...
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My Alternative CV - Murray Leslie, sales director, Britvic
What's your nickname? Muzza. Who was your first teenage crush and why? Debbie Harry from Blondie When was the first time you got drunk and what did you drink? As I recall I was 15 years old and I was enjoying some Grolsch
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Parfetts' man in Sheffield
Parfetts Cash & Carry has appointed Bill Knight as ambient buyer at its Sheffield depot. He will be responsible for household goods, medicines, biscuits and tobacco products for the depot. Knight previously worked in a similar role at...
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In Brief: McQueen retail; New Wal-Mart tier; SCA strategist; Spring enterprise
McQueen retail MD Jane Hughes has been appointed MD of corporate finance advisory firm McQueen's retail industry practice. She previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers' retail banking division, and over the past seven years has worked on more...
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Three big hitters head Sainsbury's c-store ops
Sainsbury's has appointed three regional MDs in the latest phase of its convenience operation restructure.Sainsbury's head of convenience Lawrence Christensen announced in May that the Jacksons and Bells operations were to be integrated...
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My Alternative CV - Tom Shaw
Who was your first teenage crush and why? When a car ran over my foot in St Ives! No, seriously, my first teenage crush would have to be a pretty girl with lovely eyes I met on a holiday at my aunt's caravan in Wales. Her pesky little brother...
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My Alternative CV - Julie Fisher, data analysis manager, The Greenery UK
What is your nickname? Jules. Who was your first teenage crush and why? Mark Owen. I though he was the cutest one in Take That. When was the first time you got drunk and what did you drink? When I was 13 I shared a bottle of Thunderbird ...
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Report reveals dearth of skills on supply side
The UK food and drink sector is facing a serious skills shortage as it was revealed that the industry has some of the lowest levels of qualified workers in the country. This is according to a new report by Improve - a government-funded agency...
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Stewart rises to bigger role in Asda BWS
Asda beers, wine and spirits director Dave Stewart has been promoted to general manager BWS at the retailer. Stewart started in the department in May, joining from the electronics where he was general manager. He takes over from Oliver Haughton, who...
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My Alternative CV - Sarah Swainson, Bavaria’s UK marketing manager
What's your nickname? Squares. I'm sure this was a compliment from school days Who was your first teenage crush and why? Paul Young. Sadly, I saw him at a free concert years later and it spoiled the whole thing.
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In Brief: Gill joins Booths; Greencore controller; Co-op accounts; Appletiser duo; Seafood sales chief
Gill joins Booths Booths has appointed John Gill as a non-food buyer responsible for laundry, homecare, toiletries, medicines, petfood and paper. Gill joins from Spar wholesaler James Hall where he worked in the buying department for eight years...
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George chief Spindler says goodbye to Asda
Asda clothing boss Angela Spindler has quit the supermarket to spend more time with her family. Spindler, who has been executive MD of the retailer's clothing brand George since November 2005, has held several senior roles during her 10 years...
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My Alternative CV - Parm Bains, Founder, Love Foods
What's your nickname? My full name is Parminder but I've been called Parm since primary school. It's easier to pronounce for some, so it just stuck. What did you want to be when you were a kid? A superhero who could do everything and be everywhere...
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where did all the women Go?
The lights dim. The drums roll. The chatter drops to an excited whisper. The shortlist for this year's The Grocer Cup is announced: "Tesco's Dame Theresa Leahy, Sainsbury's Justine King and Asda's Andrea Bond. And the winner is..." Then reality...