Kaufhof tightens its belt

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The Canada-based Hudson’s Bay Co.(HBC) cuts top management following the takeover of German Kaufhof department stores. Both Sales Director Rolf Boje and H.R. Director Volker Schlinge have left. Former C.F.O. Thomas Fett is replaced by Guido Mager, who worked previously in the financial team. C.E.O. Olivier Van den Bossche will oversee sales, merchandising and human resources. With a condensed team, he aims to improve efficiency and adapt quickly to market trends. He wants store manag

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