Sector Focus
Every now and again we turn the spotlight on a specific sector or sub-sector of the retail or hospitality industries. In these articles we talk to key players about their strategy, their successes and the savvy that's kept them buzzing in a difficult market.
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CAMRA Pub of the Year 2011
The Campaign for Real Ale has announced the four finalists of its National Pub of the Year competition for 2011. The competition has been going on throughout 2011, with local and regional judging rounds leading to these final stages. Pubs are scored by CAMRA on various aspects, including the atmosphere, decor, customer service, value for money, clientele mix, and of course on the quality of the beer.
15 December 2011Switching departments
Department store retailing seems to be one of the retail sectors that has escaped the brunt of the downturn. However, moving into a management role in this sector from a high street retailer can be a leap into the unknown. In this feature, we ask HR professionals at one of the UK's best loved department stores about what you can expect should you decide to make the move.
30 September 2011Fashioning a Fantastic Career
Fashion has had its ups and downs like any industry in the past few years and with more potential clouds on the horizon in terms of cotton prices and a squeeze on consumer spending. However, there are plenty of companies out there that are thriving under the circumstances and in this feature we hear from the people in the know just how they've managed it.
01 June 2011