Katie Daubney
- Analysis
Making a comeback
Going back to a job after a long spell of leave can be daunting for both employers and employees. But, with the right support network in place, it needn’t be. Katie Daubney and Katie Kilgallen report
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Experience necessary
Retail parks are aiming to become destinations in their own right by broadening the facilities they offer. Katie Daubney reports
- Analysis
Star quality
Managers who go above and beyond the call of duty can take their stores into a different league. But just how do you spot a potential great among the crowd? Katie Daubney investigates
- News
Luxury players fuel department store sector growth
Luxury operators are fuelling growth in the £14.7 billion UK department store sector as customers become more selective about where they spend.
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Wyevale edges closer to Dobbies with Northumberland acquisition
Garden centre group Wyevale has bought Heighley Gate Garden Centre, near Morpeth in Northumberland, as its extends its geographical reach.
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Retailers report falling sales in February
More UK retailers are reporting that sales are falling rather than growing, for the first time since November 2006, according to the CBI.
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Wilkinson ditches air-con for eco air-cooling system
Wilkinson Hardware Stores has adopted an air-cooling system that could save energy.
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Asda to limit access to alcohol in stores
Asda has unveiled measures to limit access to alcohol in its stores and make it harder for under-18s to break the law.
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Mother’s Day to generate £1.6bn for UK retailers
This week’s Mothering Sunday is expected to generate £1.6 billion for UK retailers, an increase of 6 per cent on 2007.