East Midlands

Department stores could be given protected status

Department stores across the UK could be given protected status following a new review of high streets from Historic England. …

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Very transfers fashion returns to East Midlands fulfilment centre

The Very Group has completed the migration of all its clothing and footwear returns to Skygate, its automated fulfilment centre…

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WH Smith to open 18 new stores across UK airports

WH Smith has announced that it will open 18 new technology and accessories stores across some UK airports, including London…

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Very recruits 30 young people via Gov’s Kickstart initiative

The Very Group has announced plans to create 30 new roles as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme to “improve…

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UK Flooring Direct appoints new CCO

UK Flooring Direct has announced the appointment of Elia Green as the new chief commercial officer (CCO). Green was originally…

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Aldi introduces ‘Prevented Ocean Plastic’ packaging across fish range

Aldi has announced that it is introducing packaging made with ‘Prevented Ocean Plastic’ across its entire range of own-label fishcakes…

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Aldi to trial ‘soft plastic’ collection at select stores

Aldi has revealed that it will be trialling its first collection facilities for soft plastics in select stores in the…

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Amazon to create more than 10,000 new jobs

Amazon has announced that it will create more than 10,000 new permanent jobs in 2021, taking its total UK workforce…

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McArthurGlen opens £160m designer outlet destination

McArthurGlen has announced the opening of a new £160m designer outlet fashion destination in the West Midlands. The centre marks…

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Footfall remains above first lockdown levels despite poor weather

Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by just +0.4% last week from the week before as poor weather deterred high…

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