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December 2007 |
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Hello and welcome to Issue 2 of our quarterly Newsletter. In this issue we focus on the retail sector – a dynamic and vital area of our economy. As well as news about Interim Partners we provide case studies on two clients that have significantly benefited from the support and guidance of interim managers. Deloitte also outline the challenges facing retailers leading up to Christmas and give some insight into what may be tougher times ahead. Approaching the start of a new year we all tend to reappraise our career objectives and review our goals. As part of this I would ask that all our candidates registered on our database click on Update to the left to ensure that we have your latest details registered. Finally all that remains is for me to wish you all a fantastic festive season and a prosperous New Year.
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All things bright and digital! A rollercoaster Christmas but 2008 likely to be a tough year by Tarlok Teji – Deloitte Partner for retail The internet is this year’s rising star with the number of consumers doing Christmas gift shopping online set to double to 14 per cent compared with 2006. This is according to the annual Retail Review by business advisory firm Deloitte which suggests that this year’s Christmas will test the ability of retailers to anticipate consumer expectations and emerge as New Year winners. > more |
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Thoughts from an Interim Management Retail Candidate A career as a professional Interim Manager is a challenging but exciting experience. Here we talk to Rob Deri, a specialist in the Retail Sector. > more |
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Retail Case Study - Ponden Mill Ponden Mill is a leading retailer of bedding and soft furnishings with outlets throughout Great Britain and The Republic of Ireland. With 30 years experience and over 250 high-street stores and concessions, Ponden Mill are dedicated to providing outstanding service, great value for money and the best product quality and choice in the homewares business. > more |
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Retail Case Study - Moda in Pelle Moda in Pelle is a family run business which started with a single shop opening in Leeds in the mid 70s. It has grown steadily and now has 29 stores across the UK. This was an exciting opportunity for an experienced retailer to work for this successful, privately owned retail business in the capacity of General Manager/Managing Director. > more |
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Getting to know your consultant Interim Partners specialist consultants are highly experienced and have a vital role to play in the support of Interim Candidates. They have an in-depth Sector knowledge and ensure that the right people, with the right skills are found for each assignment. Here we talk to Jonathan Flynn, Head of Retail Practice, Interim Partners. > more |
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Interim Partners are delighted to announce the recent addition to the team in Paul Fleming as the New Head of Public Sector Practice. Paul started his career as an Analyst with a FTSE 100 business before moving into recruitment. His first role in recruitment was with an International Plc before moving to a national Finance & Accounting specialist where he managed permanent and interim recruitment teams. He has 7 years experience recruiting senior executives within a range of industries and disciplines. > more |
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Due to rapid expansion and a very busy year, Interim Partners has seen considerable growth within the business resulting in an office move to a new circa 3000sq foot office. > more |
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Supporting business and the community Interim Partners have always been active in the support of Business as well as the Community. Recently they have sponsored the Yorkshire Insider Dealmakers Awards and the Growing Business Awards 2007. > more |
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With Christmas decorations going up in some stores as early as mid October, some people feel the long run-up to the festive season means that Christmas is much less special when it finally arrives and that there is too much commercial pressure to buy presents and an emphasis on consuming lots of food and drink. But many of us enjoy having the special Christmas feeling around for longer and appreciate the extra planning time. Do you think Christmas starts too early? Or do you enjoy a longer festive season? Has Christmas become too commercial? Let us have your opinion below. 1. What's wrong with everyone? The earlier Christmas is celebrated the longer we can party! 2. They should replace "Christmas" with "Commercemas" as "commerce" is all the event seems to be about these days. Results of the pollOpinion 1 Opinion 2 |
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