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Feb- 2018 -2 February
MP calls for retailers to become more ‘Disability Confident’
The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton, is encouraging more retailers to realise the benefits of employing…
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2 February
Apple announces record-breaking quarter with £14.1bn net profit
Technology giant Apple has posted a record-breaking £14.1bn in net profit for the three months ending December 30 2017. The…
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1 February
Morrisons to cut 1,500 store manager positions
Morrisons has announced plans to cut more than 1,500 store manager positions across the UK as part of a restructuring.…
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1 February
2,400 jobs at risk again as Toys R Us UK future back in doubt
Toys R Us UK is again under threat amid reports that its US parent company is seeking a buyer for…
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1 February
JD Sports completes Sport Zone acquisition
JD Sports has announced that it has received unconditional clearance from the European Commission to acquire similar Spanish retailer Sport…
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1 February
Amazon boosts SME exports with a record £2.3bn sales
Online retail giant Amazon has says UK SMEs selling on its Marketplace achieved record export sales of £2.3 billion last…
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Jan- 2018 -31 January
HSBC names Charlie Nunn CEO of retail banking, wealth management
Banking group HSBC has appointmented Charlie Nunn as the new CEO of retail banking and wealth management. Nunn was…
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31 January
H&M to open fewer stores in 2018 after quarterly profit drops 34%
Fashion retailer H&M has announced it will open fewer stores in 2018 after reporting a quarterly drop in profit of…
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31 January
Hundreds of jobs at risk as M&S announces store closures
Marks and Spencer has announced plans to close 14 of its stores this year in a move which will affect…
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31 January
B&Q plans to cut 200 headquarters jobs
DIY retailer B&Q has announced it will cut over 200 roles at its Southampton headquarters. In a statement, the group…
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