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Tesco to trial ‘drive-thru’ store
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- 23 August 2010 11:22
Tesco has announced that it is to trial Britain's first ever drive-thru store. The innovative notion plugs the gap for shoppers who haven't got time to conduct a weekly shop themselves or wait at home for a delivery. Instead, customers within the vicinity of the store in Baldock, Hertfordshire, will ...read more
Online sales continue to boom
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- 20 August 2010 11:32
Growth in internet sales from UK customers hit a three-year high last month, jumping 18% compared with July 2009, according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index. In total Brits spent more than £5 billion online over the month - the highest figure so far this year - with the ...read more
Steady improvement at Gap
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- 20 August 2010 11:31
Fashion group Gap has reported another solid quarter of trading, with sales, profits and earnings per share all continuing their positive trend.Second quarter net sales were $3.32 billion compared with $3.25 billion for the second quarter last year. The company's second quarter like-for-like store sales increased 1% compared with a ...read more
People 1st launches new apprenticeship scheme
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- 16 August 2010 10:49
More businesses will now be able to run their own apprenticeships following the launch of a new scheme from sector skills council, People 1st.Available now, the new apprenticeship has been extended to 18 specialist areas to accommodate the diverse and specific needs of the hospitality and catering industry. These include ...read more
Gap Inc expands e-commerce reach
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- 16 August 2010 10:45
Gap Inc is to expand its e-commerce reach from one to 65 countries by the year end, making Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta available for first time to customers outside the US. As the company continues to grow its global presence, Gap Inc has announced that it now offers international ...read more
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