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NewsNext launches apprenticeship programme
Next has launched an apprenticeship programme, set to recruit 1,000 new employees.
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NewsDebenhams claims retail world-first with smartphone innovation
Department store group Debenhams has claimed a retail world-first after deploying innovative smartphone technology to bring print ads to life.
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NewsHigh Street Fund attracts just 25 applications
The High Street Fund, set up to help small businesses affected by last month’s rioting, has had applications for funding from just 25 shop owners.
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NewsMatalan to create 2,300 Christmas jobs
Value chain Matalan is to create 2,300 additional roles across its store network over this year’s Christmas period.
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NewsSainsbury's to recruit 15,000 Christmas staff
Sainsbury’s is to recruit 15,000 seasonal staff over the Christmas and New Year period.
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NewsClinton asks landlords to stagger September rent
Greetings cards specialist Clinton Cards has asked landlords if it can pay its September rent in stages to ensure smooth cashflow.
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NewsWaitrose appoints executive chef
Waitrose has appointed Michelin chef Jonathan Moore as its executive chef.
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NewsJJB directors to be rewarded on turnaround success
JJB directors are to be incentivised with a reward scheme if they succeed in turning around the fortunes of the ailing sports retailer.
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NewsMorrisons to post profits rise
Morrisons is expected to report interim underlying pre-tax profits up to about £437m on Thursday, an increase from £410m last year.
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NewsAlexon Group in takeover talks as it issues profits warning
Alexon Group is considering possible takeovers of the company as it issues a profits warning.
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NewsHigh Street Fund raises further half a million
Energy giant Shell has donated £500,000 to the High Street Fund set up to support businesses affected by the riots in August.
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NewsACS calls on Mary Portas to protect town centres
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has challenged the government’s high street adviser Mary Portas to take decisive action to protect independent retailers ahead of her review.
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NewsLeahy: 'no danger of double-dip recession'
Britain is not heading for a double-dip recession, former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy believes.
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NewsOracle Retail Week Awards 2012 now open for entries
The Oracle Retail Week Awards 2012 are now open for entries. The Awards - the biggest event in the retail calendar - will be held on March 15 next year at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
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NewsElectricals drive weekly sales rise at John Lewis
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 1.4% last week to £58.6m, when electricals and home technology was once again the top performing category.
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NewsTopps’ tumble spells trouble for sector
Analysts warned that Topps Tiles’ profit warning last week could signal weak trading for the wider home-related retail sector.
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NewsMorrisons downgraded despite outperforming
Broker Oriel has downgraded Morrisons ahead of the grocer’s interims next Thursday.
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NewsTempleman exits Debenhams as Sharp takes over the hot seat
Rob Templeman formally hands over the reins at department store group Debenhams on Monday, when he will be succeeded as chief executive by Michael Sharp.
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NewsTrading fears as festive countdown kicks off
Retailers cautiously optimistic for Christmas sales, but deep fears about the run-up persist.
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NewsCoast returns to its occasionwear roots and shows off new format
Fashion chain Coast is to go back to its occasionwear roots as it launches a new store format to attract a wider audience.