Waitrose store receives 1,816 applications for 74 jobs
January 3, 2012 8:57 amWaitrose has received a massive 1,816 applications for the 74 jobs it has created at its new Hampton shop, which is due to open on 11... View Article
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Ozwald Boateng to expand business worldwide
January 3, 2012 8:13 amMenswear designer Ozwald Boateng is planning to open as many 100 new stores worldwide as part of a major expansion of his business. The Savile Row... View Article
Past Times to be put into administration
December 30, 2011 11:46 amThe owner of Past Times has confirmed that the gift retailer will be put into administration in the New Year following worse than expected pre-Christmas trading.... View Article
Hawkin’s Bazaar on brink of administration
December 30, 2011 11:39 amHawkin’s Bazaar and its parent company Tobar Group have filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators. The novelty toy retailer, which employs 380 people, is expected to... View Article
Hammerson reports 6% rise in footfall for post-Christmas shopping
December 30, 2011 11:20 amHammerson has reported that more than 2.5 million consumers visited its centres on 26, 27 and 28 December, an increase of 6% over the same period... View Article
D2 Jeans collapses into administration
December 29, 2011 9:42 amFashion chain D2 Jeans has gone into administration with 200 staff made redundant and hundreds more jobs put at risk. Administrator BDO has closed 19 stores... View Article
Albemarle & Bond to open 25 new branches in 2012
December 29, 2011 9:21 amPawnbroker Albemarle & Bond has announced plans to open 25 new stores in 2012. With fewer people able to get credit through banks, the company said... View Article
Bumper sales fails to halt retail sector fears
December 28, 2011 7:03 amThe number of shoppers visiting stores on Boxing Day was 21.5% higher than a year ago according to figures released by retail analysts Experian. And yesterday... View Article
Government reminds retailers on upcoming curb on tobacco displays
December 28, 2011 7:02 amWith just 100 days to go before tobacco displays in supermarkets must be removed, the government is reminding retailers that they need to start getting their... View Article
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