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Londoners flock to Career Forums event
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- 16 September 2011 11:51
Retail management careers event Career Forums has reported good footfall on the first day, with ambitious retail professionals flocking to find the next rung up the career ladder. "Turnout for the event has been good," said a Career Forums spokesman, "but then with the calibre of recruiters on show we ...read more
Makro to close three stores in UK
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- 11 March 2009 09:30
It has been reported that hundreds of Makro staff face redundancy after talks between the retailer and unions failed to prevent the closure of three stores. Last month, Makro announced a consultation period for the future of the stores in Wolverhampton, Swansea and Coventry, putting 378 jobs at risk.The company ...read more
Three stores to go at Makro
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- 16 February 2009 09:44
Cash & carry chain Makro is to close three of its stores due to "difficult trading times" and "a need to reduce costs".Speaking to diyweek.net a spokesperson for the chain said: "We can confirm that unfortunately due to difficult trading times and a need to reduce costs, we have made ...read more
Metro CEO to depart in October
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- 21 September 2007 09:19
Metro Group, owners of the UK’s Makro brand, has announced that CEO Dr Hans-Joachim Körber is to leave the company on October 31st. Since his appointment as CEO in 1999, Dr Körber, who is also chairman of the management board, has led Metro to become the third largest retailer in ...read more
Harvey Nichols withdraws foie gras ahead of protests
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- 03 August 2007 09:22
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols is to stop the sale of foie gras ahead of a planned national protest from animal rights group Viva! The company said that it would not be re-stocking French foie gras due to "commercial" reasons once current in-store supplies run out. Harvey Nichols is the latest ...read more
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