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Debenhams not confirming first Australian store

Department store Debenhams is set to open its first store in Australia, according to local reports, however, the British chain has stated no official statement has been made on its Australian store plans. The Australian Financial Review is reporting that the British retailer is set to open a 4,000 square metre store in the redeveloped St Collins...

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Pepkor to open second retail format

Pepkor, the investment vehicle established by former Asda CEO Andy Bond, behind value fashion brand Pep&Co, has confirmed that it will launch a second pilot UK retail format in 2016. Pepkor plans to open ten 10,000 square foot stores in the first half of 2016 that offer a mix of core grocery, general merchandise, as well as Pep&Co clothing, with...

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Pep&Co to create 500 new jobs

Pep&Co, the new budget fashion chain founded by former Asda chief executive Andy Bond and former Sainsbury’s Tu boss Adrian Mountford, has announced plans to create 500 new jobs across England, Wales and Scotland by the end of August. The news comes as the fashion retailer confirms that it plans to open an initial 50 stores over an eight-week...