Waitrose to create 2,000 jobs through new stores in 2014
January 24, 2014 12:43 pmWaitrose has confirmed that it expects to create up to 2,000 new jobs through new shop openings in 2014. The retailer is planning to open 26... View Article
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Special report 2: Benetton adopts faster fashion approach
January 24, 2014 12:42 pmFashion retailer Benetton is implementing a new technology solution as part of a major overhaul of its global supply chain and a move of up to... View Article
John Lewis sales up 23.4% last week although growth was flattered by last year’s snow
January 24, 2014 12:17 pmJohn Lewis saw its sales increase by 23.4% year-on-year last week as trade was buoyant both in its stores and online. However, the week’s trading figures... View Article
Cambridge Satchel Company bags $21 million investment from Index Ventures
January 24, 2014 12:17 pmThe Cambridge Satchel Company has raised $21 million in funding from venture capital firm Index Ventures as it looks to build its online presence and expand... View Article
Co-operative Food makes new hire within acquisitions team
January 24, 2014 12:17 pmThe Co-operative Food has appointed former Original Factory Shop executive Mike Harrison as regional acquisitions manager for the North of England. Harrison’s main responsibilities in his... View Article
Not on the high street: nightclubs
January 24, 2014 12:16 pmAs part of a series of articles for Retail Bulletin, Michael Sheridan, founder and chairman of retail design agency Sheridan&Co, continues to look at what retailers... View Article
Plans submitted for new retail-led scheme in Woking town centre
January 24, 2014 12:16 pmA planning application has submitted for a new retail-led scheme in Woking as part of redevelopment plans for the western part of the town centre. The... View Article
American Eagle Outfitters chief executive steps down
January 24, 2014 11:22 amUS fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters has announced that its chief executive Robert Hanson has stood down and is being succeeded on an interim basis by... View Article
Vision Express sees eye to eye with Box Technologies
January 23, 2014 4:57 pmLeading optical retailer opts for cielo EPoS solution. Vision Express, part of Europe’s largest optical retail group, GrandVision’has selected Box Technologies’ cielo modular lite EPoS solution... View Article
