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NewsBoots CIO Andy Haywood leaves to join Co-op
Boots’ chief information officer (CIO) Andy Haywood is leaving to become group CIO at the Co-operative Group.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to recruit 200 graduates
Marks & Spencer aims to recruit 200 people as part of its 2012 graduate and business placement programme.
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NewsAurora rolls out 90 minute delivery to another six cities
Aurora Fashions is rolling out its 90 minute delivery service to another six cities around the UK.
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NewsWaterstone's unveils its new board of directors
Bookseller Waterstone’s, which was bought by Russian investor Alexander Mamut from HMV in June, has unveiled its new board, which includes the appointment of Miranda Curtis as chairman.
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NewsFoyles to shut One New Change store
Bookseller Foyles is to shut its store at One New Change, the shopping centre located in the City of London.
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NewsFacebook to develop personalisation on retailers' websites
Facebook is seeking to develop closer partnerships with retailers to deliver personalised customer experiences on their websites.
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NewsAldi losses edge up after store disposals but sales grow strongly
Hard discount grocer Aldi has reported its pre-tax losses edged up in 2010 after it suffered impairment charges from a store disposal programme, but sales grew strongly.
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NewsEBay launches ad campaign to promote its Fashion Outlet
EBay has unveiled a new advertising campaign to promote its Fashion Outlet.
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NewsWickes hires ex Sainsbury's executive as operations director
DIY retailer Wickes has hired former Sainsbury’s executive Martin Roberts as its new operations director.
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NewsMulberry expands worldwide reach with distribution deal
Luxury brand and retailer Mulberry has inked distribution deals for South East Asia, China and Australia in a bid to continue its worldwide expansion.
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NewsRetailers urge businesses to hire ex-offenders
Leading retailers including Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland have written a letter to the Financial Times urging businesses to back the government’s plans to provide work and training for ex-offenders.
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NewsGarden Centre Group sales bounce back as suitors circle
Garden Centre Group has benefited from the warm weather and a focus on plants to achieve a 7% rise in sales this year.
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NewsEU legislation prevents UK retailers opening stores in Europe, says BRC
Unnecessary legislative barriers are preventing UK retailers opening stores in other EU countries, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsJack Wills to double US store numbers
Young fashion chain Jack Wills is to double its presence in the US.
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NewsNew Look boosts mobile with new app
New Look has launched a new iPhone and iPod touch application that provides users with fashion content and style advice.
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NewsTesco to open online clothing delivery to international markets
Tesco’s online clothing business is to extend its delivery service to international markets.
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NewsMarks & Spencer asks suppliers for contribution to store overhaul programme
Marks & Spencer is seeking a contribution from suppliers towards the cost of its £600m store revamp programme.
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Bed Bath & Beyond reports net sales increase
Home furnishings retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has reported net sales for the second quarter ended August 27, 2011 increased by 8.3% to $2.3bn (£1.5bn). Like-for-like store sales in the financial second quarter of 2011 increased by approximately 5.6% compared with the period the year before. Net earnings grew by ...
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AutoZone reports net sales increase
AutoZone has reported net sales for the financial year ended August 27, 2011 increased by 9.6% to $8.1bn (£5.2bn). Same-store sales rose by 6.3% while net income was up by 15% to $848m (£547m). Fourth quarter net sales climbed 8.1% to $2.6bn (£1.7bn) while same-store sales grew by 4.5%.Bill Rhodes, ...
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NewsFormer Dixons boss Clare advises on Comet deal
Former Dixons chief executive John Clare is advising private equity firm OpCapita on its potential takeover of number two electricals retailer Comet, it is understood.