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Wherever we operate
overseas, we steadily introduce the initiatives that spread skills across all levels of
our organisation. NVQ training is supported strongly in Hong Kong, even though it is
not a locally-recognised qualiÞcation, while management training is creating the
bedrock of ex pertise so essential to successful ex pansion. Penny Yip is our Þrst
secondee in the Far East. As well as selling menswear in Shatin, Hong Kong, she is
helping young people with learning difÞculties through part-time work with a local
BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION OF EXPERTISE OVERSEAS
The sheer volume of our international retail
business Ð combined with the recent strength of
sterling Ð makes it logical for us to source
locally where we can. This means a greater role
for merchandise controllers like Christine Choi
from our Hong Kong ofÞce (pictured left) to
develop relationships with local manufacturers
helping them to deliver the quality and ßex ibility
we need.
MA RKS A ND SPENCER p.l.c. 25