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Burberry hires Gavin Haig as chief commercial officer
Sainsbury's trials delivery by electric cargo bike
Sainsbury’s is piloting a grocery delivery service by electric cargo bike.
Sharon Baurley appointed as chair of the Burberry Material Futures Research Group
The Burberry Foundation and Royal College of Art have announced the appointment of Professor Sharon Baurley as Professor of Design and Materials and chair of the Burberry Material Futures Research Group.
Iceland launches first online store in China on JD.com
Supermarket chain Iceland is partnering with Chinese online retail giant JD.com to make its debut in China.
Grupo Cortefiel renamed Tendam
Grupo Cortefiel, the Spanish fashion retail group, has changed its name to Tendam.
Debenhams posts slump in half year profit
Debenhams has seen its first half pre-tax profit decline by 84.6% to £13.5 million after freezing weather led to the temporary closure of almost 100 of its stores in the final week of the period.
Mothercare chairman Alan Parker steps down
Mothercare has announced that its chairman Alan Parker has stepped down and been succeeded by Clive Whiley.
Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne to leave M&S in shake-up of marketing function
Marks & Spencer is to devolve its corporate marketing teams into its clothing and home and food businesses.
Debenhams CFO to join Selfridges
Matt Smith, chief financial officer of Debenhams, is to leave the department store chain to join Selfridges as finance director.
New concept store for emerging designers to open in London's Belgravia
A new experimental concept store dedicated to supporting and showcasing emerging designers is to open in London’s Belgravia next month.
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