Bolton
This coverage highlights retail developments and commercial activity in Bolton, providing updates on store openings and closures, regeneration projects, and trends affecting the town’s retail sector. Reporting is tailored for managers, executives, and professionals overseeing operations, property decisions, and regional strategies within the UK retail market.
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Oct- 2018 -16 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Shop Direct proposes to close standalone clearance operation, 143 jobs at risk
Shop Direct has announced proposals to close its standalone clearance operation, Littlewoods Clearance, which comprises seven UK stores branded ‘The Outlet’, websites including ‘Bargain Crazy’, and a Bolton-based fulfilment centre and head office team. The proposed move would impact 143 permanent colleagues, with whom Shop Direct will soon enter into…
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Jul- 2018 -13 JulyHigh Street
Poundworld to shutter a further 80 stores
The administrators of Poundworld, Deloitte, have announced a further 80 store closures, in addition to the closure of 25 stores announced on 10 July 2018. The shuttering of these 80 stores will be phased from Friday 20 July to Sunday 22 July, reducing the number of open stores to 230.…
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Jun- 2018 -7 JuneOnline & Digital
Amazon to create 2,500 UK jobs
Online retail giant Amazon has announced that it will create 2,500 permanent jobs in the UK in 2018, taking the total UK workforce to 27,500 by the end of the year. The company has said that there are roles available for people with all levels of experience, education and skills,…
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Mar- 2018 -7 MarchClothing & Shoes
New Look announces CVA proposal, 980 staff at risk
Clothing chain New Look has announced company voluntary agreement (CVA) proposal that will look to close up to 60 stores, reduce rental costs and potentially make up to 980 staff members redundant. Under the proposal, the fashion retailer has identified 60 out of its total 593 stores in the UK…
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Jan- 2018 -8 JanuaryUncategorized
Lidl Unveil plans for its largest UK warehouse
Lidl has announced plans to build its largest warehouse yet, creating up to 1,000 new jobs. The supermarket has exchanged contracts with Houghton Regis Management, a consortium of Aviva Investors, LIH and the Diocese of St Albans, on a 58-acre site in Luton. The new regional distribution centre (RDC) will…
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