Sep
2009
Articles from 18th Sep 2009
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Emirates to open dedicated lounge at Birmingham airport
Sep 18 2009 | Other UK business news
Hard on the heels of Emirate’s first visit to Birmingham International Airport by one of its Airbus A380s – the world’s largest airliner – it has announced that it is investing more than £1.3 million in a new lounge exclusively for its premium passengers. Read
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High Street suffers as summer sales boost tails off
Sep 18 2009 | Other UK business news
John Lewis Partnership’s half-yearly numbers yesterday confirmed the downturn on the high street, with the group announcing a 19.6 per cent fall in half-year profits. Read
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John Lewis figures confirm retail downturn on High Street
Sep 18 2009 | Other UK business news
An early-summer rally in retail sales figures fizzled out between July and August, underlining the fragile state of consumer spending in the light of the recession. Read
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French Connection cuts head office jobs in bid to stem losses
Sep 18 2009 | Other UK business news
French Connection said it had cut head office jobs and closed its Northern European arm amid a doubling of half-year losses. Read
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B&Q owner Kingfisher reports 35pc jump in half-year profits
Sep 18 2009 | Other UK business news
B&Q owner Kingfisher said measures to help its UK and Ireland business were paying off after it reported a 35 per cent rise in half-year profits. Read
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Video: Theo Paphitis joins retail leaders in staff training pledge
Sep 18 2009 | Other UK business news
Some of the country’s biggest retailers gathered at a Skillsmart Retail summit to discuss the skills system and pledge their support to their staff. Read
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Cadbury launches new TV advert as Kraft steps up takeover pressure
Sep 18 2009 | Other UK business news
Cadbury has launched its latest eye-catching television advert - as rival Kraft cranks up the pressure for a takeover. Read
