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Next wins ‘landmark’ judgment in UK retail’s multibillion equal pay battle

Tribunal rules FTSE 100 group is justified in paying warehouse workers more than mostly female shop workers

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Matalan chief operating officer departs after three years

The Works raises full year guidance after strong like-for-like sales growth

John Lewis Partnership to recruit for 10,400 seasonal roles for peak trading

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Le Creuset opens first South West boutique at Exeter’s Princesshay

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