February 5th, 2009
Subway plans to open 600 new outlets in the UK and Republic of Ireland, which could create around 7,000 new jobs. Plans to invest £60 million into the expansion could provide the economy with a welcome boost.
February 5th, 2009
H&M has beaten expectations on annual figures, and will continue with expansion plans to create 6,000 jobs in 2009. The fashion retailer claims that opportunities for growth remain intact despite slow sales during December.
Source: Marketing Week 29/1/2009
http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=64125&d=254&h=260&f=3
February 5th, 2009
Customer publishing is an area that promises considerable growth despite the recession. According to reports, the industry will grow 15% by 2013. The growth in this sector demonstrates how a focus on customer retention and an ability to demonstrate effectiveness can yield positive results. There has been a recent influx of new clients to the industry, including House of Fraser and the Co-operative Group.
Source: Brand Republic 28/1/2009
February 5th, 2009
Asda and BskyB have announced the creation of 8,000 jobs through respective expansion projects. Asda has pledged to take on 3,000 long term jobless and hard to place individuals in new roles, while BskyB have created new positions through their newly launched HD television service.
Source: Times Online 28/1/2009
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/retailing/article5602856.ece
February 5th, 2009
Communications giant Siemens has given hope to the industrial sector by confirming its full-year profit forecast. Major order retention and consistency of prices have been cited as reasons for a projected profit of €8bn-€8.5bn.
Source: FT.com 27/1/2009
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