All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 71
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NewsOptical Express subsidiary collapses into administration
Optical Express is to close 40 stores after plunging its subsidiary into administration in the face of a “significant economic slowdown on the high street”.
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NewsJack Wills boss joins new Wiggle advisory board
Bikes and triathlon etailer Wiggle has appointed a raft of big-hitting names to a newly created advisory board that will help develop the business.
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NewsMarmite to sponsor Oxford Street Christmas lights
Oxford Street Christmas lights will be sponsored by Marmite this year, and will feature an interactive “love it or hate it” display.
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NewsWelsh Government calls for plastic bag charge in rest of UK
The Welsh Government has urged the rest of the UK to charge shoppers for using carrier bags to help stop waste.
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NewsAmazon and Matalan to take on thousands of Christmas workers
Etail giant Amazon is to hire 10,000 Christmas staff at its UK packing centres to help cope with demand for what is expected to be a record season.
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NewsOptical Express to close 40 stores
Optical Express is closing 40 stores after filing an intention to appoint an administrator to one of its subsidiary companies.
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NewsJacques Vert hires Sarah Morris as group trading director
Jacques Vert has appointed former John Lewis merchandise operations director Sarah Morris as its group trading director.
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NewsJoe Browns appoints Morrisons' Michael Bates as managing director
Online and catalogue fashion retailer Joe Browns has hired former Morrisons director Michael Bates as its managing director.
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NewsAnalysis: Lakeland boss optimistic for Christmas sales growth
Despite tough trading conditions, homewares retailer Lakeland is steadily expanding.
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AnalysisInfographic: Homewares market share
Dunelm Mill has taken the homewares crown from John Lewis, as analyst Verdict estimates it has secured a 6.9% share of the market, surging from 6.1% in a sector valued at £10.7bn.
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NewsSuperdrug drives pharmacy with new healthcare director appointment
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has appointed former Lloydspharmacy director Steve Gray to the newly created position of healthcare director.
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OpinionBlog: Vision Express conjures up the perfect fit
Magic tricks are not what you expect from a standard check up at the opticians but that’s what Vision Express did when it waved its wand to find me a pair of glasses that do not make me want to hide in the shadows.
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NewsDunelm overtakes John Lewis as top homewares retailer
Dunelm Mill has knocked John Lewis off the homewares top spot, according to consultancy Verdict.
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NewsHolland & Barrett moves closer to omnichannel ambitions
Holland & Barrett is driving its omnichannel ambitions as it prepares to improve its loyalty card offer, refresh its website and develop a mobile-optimised site.
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NewsHobbs hires Topman's Gracia Amico as ecommerce director
Hobbs has poached Topman head of ecommerce Gracia Amico to become its new director of ecommerce.
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NewsVictoria Plumb to launch first television campaign
Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plumb will launch its first TV advertising campaign next week to drive brand awareness.
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NewsRetail sales volumes edge up with more growth forecast
Sales volumes have risen “slightly” and retailers forecast growth will strengthen next month, according to the CBI.
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NewsB&Q marketing director Katherine Paterson steps down
B&Q marketing director Katherine Paterson is leaving the DIY retailer after two years in the role to explore opportunities outside parent company Kingfisher.
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NewsDebenhams opens in former Focus unit in Chesterfield
Debenhams has opened in a 60,000 sq ft former Focus unit on Ravenside Retail Park, Chesterfield.
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NewsPoundland to hire 2,000 Christmas staff
Single-price value specialist Poundland is to recruit 2,000 temporary staff for the busy Christmas period.