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High Street
Retail job losses make up almost half of 50,000 lost this year
Almost half of the 50,000 jobs lost in the UK this year have been in the retail sector, new figures…
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DIY
Wickes to take on 900 staff from B&Q to meet kitchen and bathroom demand
Wickes has announced that it will take on 900 staff from B&Q to add to its bespoke kitchen and bathroom…
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Advice
How to build your own retail empire
It takes a certain type of person to be a successful retail entrepreneur, with the passion and determination to make…
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Economy
London retail properties boost Crown Estate to £329m
The Crown Estate, the Queen’s main source of income, has announced a increase in return to the Treasury of £329.4m,…
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High Street
City centres ‘must break reliance’ on retail, says think tank
Too many city centres across England and Wales are over-dependent on retail, and must swap shops for offices, housing and…
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Advice
Are physical stores still relevant?
Every week seems to bring yet another breaking news story about failing retailers and mass store closures. So much so…
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Clothing & Shoes
Clarks CEO resigns following conduct that ‘fell short’ of company expectations
The CEO of family-owned footwear retailer Clarks has resigned after his “conduct, conversations and expressions fell short” of company expectations.…
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High Street
Goldsmiths jewellers owner appoints banks ahead of IPO listing next year
The parent company of British jewellery retail chain Goldsmiths has appointed two banks to manage its flotation on the stock…
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High Street
Colliers proposes new property leasing approach to target UK retail troubles
A “radical approach” to property leasing is being proposed to help shopping environments throughout the UK by property consultants Colliers…
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