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J ohn Lewis could close another eight department stores as the pandemic continues to cause turmoil for the retail industry. Chairwoman Dame Sharon White is said to be considering the closure of up to eight of its surviving 42 stores. According to the Sunday Times, the final number of closures …

It has been a very strenuous year for retail workers due to the coronavirus pandemic. Consequently, several stores across London have pledged to keep their doors closed on Boxing Day – a day when retailers often launch their January sales. Christmas Day is a time for receiving presents, not buying …

Thousands of people in Britain are set to lose their jobs after a raft of companies announced plans to reduce the size of their workforce. Businesses in all sectors are struggling with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic but retail and aerospace are being hit particularly hard. Many firms across …

It’s 2020 and business is booming in Solihull with a host of upcoming developments planned this year. From a much-anticipated food and drink outlet in the town to a boutique hotel – 2020 is set to welcome a sea of construction across the borough. Last year saw new restaurants opening …

On Christmas Day, it’s pretty much a given that most of us are filling ourselves with food and then slumping on the sofa watching TV’s festive offerings. But what about Boxing Day? Does life pretty much get back to normal, or are many things still on an extended shutdown? There …

We don’t have long to go now until the big day- so we thought why not give you a hand. There are plenty of retailers with huge reductions to try and get rid of their Christmas  stock- and make way for their new year additions. The likes of supermarkets have …

Christmas might seem a long way off but many big employers are already recruiting for temporary staff to cope with the seasonal rush. If you are looking for employment over the festive period then now is the time to be getting your CV in shape and sending those applications in. …