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Top Job at Marks and Spencer looks like going to Veteran Investment Banker

Investment banker Robert Swannell has today been unveiled as the front runner for the top job at Marks and Spencer. The Chairman’s position is currently held by Sir Stuart Rose who will be stepping down in the spring of 2011. Mr Swannell is currently Chairman of the music and book retailer HMV, however, he has [...]

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Tesco Receives 200 Applications for just 18 Jobs

It seems the jobs market is as competitive as ever as a Tesco Express store in Reading received 200 application forms for just 18 job vacancies. The positions were advertised on a local notice board as part of a small scale recruitment drive. However, there was nothing small scale about the number of applicants, desperate [...]

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Debenhams Recruits 200 Staff for new Store in Bath

Fashion designer Jeff Banks will be officially opening the new Debenhams store in Bath on Thursday 2nd September 2010.  The store is the centre piece in Bath’s SouthGate development and has created an additional 200 jobs in the city. Debenhams has hinted that recruitment will continue past the store opening date as they get to [...]

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Marks & Spencer Appoint New Finance Director

M&S is reacting to the tight financial climate by recruiting a new Finance Director with a proven track record in cost cutting, Alan Stewart. Stewart , who previously held a similar position with retailer WH Smith, will be taking over from the current FD Ian Dyson. The deal has been made sweeter with a reported [...]

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Battle of the Supermarkets Hots Up in Yorkshire

Tesco has long been known for its aggressive expansion plans and appears to fear no rivals. For many retailers, the thought of opening a supermarket within spitting distance of a major Asda store would be enough to give them nightmares. However, this does not appear to be the case with Tesco who have recently applied [...]

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Waitrose Continues with Expansion Plans

Upmarket food retailer Waitrose is continuing with planned expansion plans and is seeking to open a store in Devizes, Wiltshire. This is according to local estate agents, who have received correspondence from the chair, part of the John Lewis Partnership, asking for suggestions on possible sites suitable for a supermarket. Waitrose’s growth plans are impressive, [...]

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Could Marks and Spencer be set to shed Jobs in Lincolnshire?

A review is reportedly underway into the performance of three Lincolnshire based Marks and Spencer stores. The stores in Grantham, Skegness and Scunthorpe have apparently seen repeated falls in sales over recent years which means that the retailer no longer sees them as commercially viable. If M&S decides to closes the stores it will affect [...]

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Retail Giant Sainsbury’s Consults with Public in Sheffield

Sainsbury’s, the UK’s second largest retailer, is to consult with members of the public this week as it seeks approval for a new 50,000 sq ft supermarket in Sheffield. The retailer wants to build the new store in Wadsley Bridge on an area of derelict land. Anyone interested in attending the consultation to view the [...]

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John Lewis provides Job Boost to people of Croydon

After years of planning, John Lewis is almost ready to open the doors on its latest “at home” store in Croydon. Not only is this a welcome addition to the town in terms of a better shopping experience but it has also boosted employment in the area, with around 200 new jobs being created. The [...]

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240 New Jobs Created with Sainsbury’s in Lancashire Town of Colne

The Lancashire town of Colne is celebrating today, as Sainsbury’s opens a major new store in the town today. The store, covering an area of around 46,000sq ft has provided employment opportunities for around 240 individuals which is a welcome boost for the area. Typically, the jobs with Sainsbury’s are wide ranging, from bakers to [...]

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