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Asda’s George appoints new merchandising boss

Marks & Spencer Director of Home, Beauty and Gifts, Nick Jones, has been named Merchandising, Supply and Sourcing Director at Asda’s George business.

Zara transactional site set for launch

Fashion retailer Zara will launch its first transactional website on Thursday September 2nd.

New Harrods graduate design winners

The first winners of the Harrods graduate design competition have been announced

Recovery and retail sales fragile

Retail sales have helped to boost GDP this quarter but this is unlikely to be repeated in Q3

New Edinburgh Primark gets go-ahead

Flagship Primark store in Edinburgh will be built after the local council approved a planning application today.

Tough act to follow for new M&S Chairman

Marks & Spencer named Robert Swannell as its new Chairman yesterday, but Verdict Research’s Neil Saunders says the former City banker has a tough act to follow.

Tesco trials new drive-thru store

Tesco is trialling a new drive-thru store, which it hopes will be particularly convenient for mums on the school run and young professionals who have a lack of time for shopping.

New M&S Chairman in the pipeline?

Media reports suggest that Marks & Spencer has lined up a Chairman to replace Sir Stuart Rose.

Analysts offer opinions on Asda's progress

Asda like-for-like sales fell 0.4 per cent in the second quarter of the 2010-11 financial year - its second successive quarterly trading dip - but should the supermarket be concerned?

Food prices have rocketed since 2007

Food prices are much higher than before the recession but have calmed over the last year.

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