Manchester

Sosandar appoints independent non-executive director

Sosandar, the online women’s fashion brand, has announced the appointment of Jon Wragg as an independent non-executive director with immediate…

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Sainsbury’s axes 300 jobs as part of cost-cutting drive

Sainsbury’s is set to axe 300 jobs across its store support centres with plans to outsource the roles. First reported…

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High street footfall continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels

Footfall levels remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2022 as rising costs are reportedly set to “batter” retailers from…

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M&S to expand Jaeger store presence with 14 openings

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced that 14 Jaeger stores are set to open across the UK and Ireland, following…

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Technology is retail’s best bet to go greener in 2022

The CMA’s Green Claims Code is now in full operation, with the sole objective of clamping down on empty ethical…

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Faith in Nature secures £2.5m loan to expand manufacturing premises

Faith in Nature, the natural beauty products brand from Radcliffe, Manchester has announced it has secured a £2.5m loan in…

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End of free Covid tests will harm workers, Union warns

Ending free tests and self-isolation rules, along with no masks, represents a “triple whammy” for Covid safety in stores, according…

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Frasers Group to open new Sports Direct flagship in Manchester

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has unveiled plans to open a 50,000sq. ft Sports Direct flagship in Manchester city centre, as…

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Private equity firms circle THG

Private equity firms Advent International and Leonard Green are exploring a buyout of the struggling online retailer The Hut Group,…

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Amazon to create 1,500 UK apprenticeships in 2022

Amazon is set to create 1,500 new apprenticeship roles across the UK in 2022.  The online giant will create 40…

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