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Retail networking group rebrands to HR Retail Circle

The Central London Retail Personnel Group has relaunched as the HR Retail Circle as it seeks to attract new members.

 

 

The networking group, formed in 1991 by HR professionals from companies including John Lewis, House of Fraser, Russell & Bromley and Marks & Spencer, yesterday unveiled a new website to make access to news and information easier for members.

Committee member Esther O'Halloran, HR director of Paul UK, said the non-profit making organisation provided an opportunity for HR professionals to keep up to date with legal issues and best HR practice as well as their own personal development.

"The benefits of being a member of such as group, particularly in this climate, have been huge," she said.

The HR Retail Circle now has more than 70 retail companies represented within membership and has opened up to the retail hospitality industry.

Communications agency Andsome created the new brand identity and website.