15/06/10
UK jobs boosted by Peterborough garden retail store
More than 100 new jobs could be created in Peterborough if a new garden centre is given the go-ahead.The Evening Telegraph reported that plans for the £8 million Dobbies Garden Centre, in Cygnet Park, Hampton, have now been submitted.If Peterborough City Council approves the submission, then both full and part-time positions ...
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09/06/10
B&Q pledges to create and try to save UK jobs
One of the UK's largest home improvement retailers has pledged to try and save retail jobs and create new roles as it undergoes a shakeup of its distrubution operations.B&Q announced that it would be creating 550 UK jobs when it opens its £77 million Swindon-based distribution centre, with a ...
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25/05/10
Shopping centre development brings retail jobs to Blackburn
People looking for retail jobs have received a boost by the news that the redevelopment of a shopping centre in Blackburn, including a Primark store, will bring 200 roles to the area.The Citizen reported that the jobs will be available in stores at the new £66 million redevelopment at ...
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14/05/10
Kent jobs to be boosted by new retail park
More than 300 retail jobs will be made available in Kent later this year when a new retail park is officially opened.ThisisKent.co.uk reported that the £9 million development at Fountains Retail Park will provide jobs at stores such as M&S Home and Food, Dream Beds, Pets at Home and ...
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03/05/10
Retail jobs enhancement with £74m Carmarthen centre
A massive £74 million shopping centre will soon open its doors in Wales, enhancing the area’s attraction and its retail jobs.
The former cattle market has been transformed into what is now called Carmarthen’s St Catherine’s Walk.
According to the BBC News, the centre will boast with a Debenhams, Appollo Cinema and ...
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23/04/10
Retail jobs increase after Tesco £3.4bn profit record
Retail jobs at Tesco could increase after the supermarket giant showed a 10.1% rise in their annual profit numbers.
According to the Business Times Online, Tesco’s underlying pre-tax profit increased to £3.395 billion in the year to February 27.
The company’s growth comes despite the news that retail sales in the UK ...
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13/04/10
Asda to boost retail jobs through possible acquisition venture
Retail jobs could soon be created if Asda goes forward to acquire more stores to expand the brand.
According to the Daily Mail, it has been suggested that Asda is planning to close the gap on Tesco.
The proposed acquisitions could involve Argos, Home Retail or New Look.
The retailer has recently announced ...
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12/04/10
Lancashire jobs set for boost from supermarket plans
People searching for Lancashire jobs could be buoyed if plans to extend a supermarket are given the all clear, according to an expert.The Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen reported that Spar has tabled the plans to extend its Milnthorpe store and could create up to ten retail jobs if they ...
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12/04/10
Retail: John Lewis jobs to benefit from Easter sales
Retail jobs at John Lewis could benefit from the store’s massive increase in sales over Easter weekend.
According to the Guardian, the retailer has reported a growth of 21% in-store sales compared to last year Easter and also announced a boost of 57.1% for their online sales.
Best sellers over the period ...
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30/03/10
Green light for Barnstaple Tesco and retail jobs
North Devon councillors have approved the building of a Tesco in Barnstaple that will increase retail jobs in the area.
According to The Retail Bulletin, councillors approved a 95,000 square foot store and petrol station on the Brian Fords site.
The development will also include 497 parking bays, a car ...
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