Retailers

90% of retail professionals lie on their CV

Some 90% of retail professionals have got away with lying on their CV, according to research from independent job board,…

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Fossil signs partnership agreement with Puma

Fossil Group has announced that it has signed a global licence partnership with sportswear retailer Puma to design and distribute…

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Thomas Sabo’s UK managing director Jon Crossick resigns

The UK boss of international jewellery retailer Thomas Sabo, Jon Crossick, has announced his resignation with effect from 18 October.…

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March retail footfall sees steepest decline in eight years

Footfall in March decreased by 6%, compared with the positive rate of 1.3% seen in March 2017. There was no…

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Low-skilled jobs rebadged as apprenticeships by firms, says report

Employers are relabelling low-quality, low skilled and and often low-wage roles as ‘apprenticeships’, according to a new report. As part…

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Diamond Heaven to launch fourth store in Scotland

Independent jeweller Diamond Heaven will be opening its fourth store in Glasgow, Scotland. The store will be located in Princes…

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Retailers need to invest in visualisation technology to boost online sales

Almost half of shoppers would spend more online if there was technology that helped them visualise and understand how products…

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High street store openings at lowest level in seven years

New high street store openings have fallen to their lowest level since 2010, new research suggests. A report by retail…

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Chester’s oldest jewellers to close after 248 years

Chester’s oldest jeweller, Lowe and Sons, is to close this month after 248 years of trading. The independent firm has…

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Counterfeiting hits nearly half of brands

Almost half (47%) of brands lose sales revenue to counterfeit or pirated goods, new research from brand protection firm MarkMonitor…

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