A historic Derbyshire department store that has gone into administration claimed to be the oldest in the world. Bennetts had long staked a claim to have been the first ever department store, tracing its roots back to 1734. Administrators have been appointed to manage Bennetts' Derby and Ashbourne stores. The Iron Gate business is considered the oldest in the city by a country mile. Bennetts started life as an ironmongers, under the name Weatherhead Walters and Company. It later extended its product range to include agricultural tools, seed and oilcake – the solid residue left when oil is extracted from seeds which would be used for animal feed, becoming a rudimentary department store in the process. Today, the store sells furniture, beauty products, giftware, fashion and collectable china, among other items, and has another shop in Ashbourne. Despite being in administration, it will stay open in the short term and it is hoped that it will be sold as a going concern. A rich and … [Read more...] about Troubled department store claimed to be the oldest in the world
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Virgin Media closes Dundee city centre store with immediate effect
News / Dundee by Sarah Williamson January 24, 2019, 6:07 am Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Phone and broadband firm Virgin Media has announced it is closing one of its two city centre stores with immediate effect. A notice outside the media giant’s branch in the Overgate shopping centre announced the store would be closed from today, meaning the loss of several jobs. The company said the closure is part of a review to ensure its stores are in the right location for future growth plans. One member of staff, who declined to be named, said jobs were being lost as a result of the closure. He said: “We’re closing on Wednesday but staff haven’t been redeployed elsewhere.” A Virgin Media spokesman said staff had been notified of the closure. He added: “We often review our retail estate to ensure we have stores and kiosks in the right locations to support our growth plans. “Following a recent review, our Dundee … [Read more...] about Virgin Media closes Dundee city centre store with immediate effect
‘Modi Jacket’ Rocks Indian Stores, Sparks Debate
The “Modi jacket” — a sleeveless vest which extends down below the belt and rises at the neck to form a stand-up collar – is one of the best-selling clothing items in the country, the Guardian reported. The staff of Khadi, a department store in central Delhi, say they are selling at least 100 “Modi vests” every day. READ MORE: PM Modi Inaugurates Asia’s 2nd Longest Railroad Bridge in Northeast India Modi is unique among Indian leaders for his devotion to Hindu nationalism, a movement that has vied for more than a century to reshape the idea of India, considering it to have been stifled for too long by Delhi’s secular elites. Modi’s party has recently announced that it is building a museum to “all prime ministers”, unveiling the largest statue in the world in honour of Sardar Patel, a founding leader … [Read more...] about ‘Modi Jacket’ Rocks Indian Stores, Sparks Debate
Department store opening hours for Boxing Day including M&S and John Lewis
If you are planning to shop on Boxing Day to make the most of the first official day of the sales in store, we'd recommend checking the opening times before venturing out. Let's be honest, it's cold out there and time is tight over the festive break, so no body wants a wasted trip. Whether you're looking for opening times for Debenhams and John Lewis, or fancy a browse in upmarket stores like Harvey Nicholas and Selfridges, you can find all the times here. But for a definitive guide it is always best to check the retailer's website. We have also rounded up where to find the best sale deals as retailers slash prices on everything from tech gadgets and home appliances to beauty and fashion. Debenhams Debenhams opening hours will vary from store to store, so make sure you check your nearest stores opening hours before heading out. Boxing Day - all stores will be open, but many will close earlier than normal - use the store locator tool online to check details for your nearest store. … [Read more...] about Department store opening hours for Boxing Day including M&S and John Lewis
Cleaning up the plastic in the ocean
Take a look around, odds are you're surrounded by plastic. It's in our kitchens and in our bedrooms, it keeps our food fresh and our medicine safe. It is, in many ways, a miracle product, cheap to produce and virtually indestructible. Yet plastic's blessings are also a curse. That water bottle we use once and throw away will be with us for generations. There are campaigns to limit this plastic plague with bans on bags and straws and yet around the world, it continues to pile up, seeping into our rivers and streams and turning our oceans into a vast garbage dump. But one mop-haired young Dutchman has come up with a plan which he says will save our seas. His name is Boyan Slat, he has no formal training and his much-hyped, multi-million dollar device has made him something of a sensation. So we decided to see what all the fuss is about. In an old naval base just outside San Francisco, engineers have spent months assembling a curious contraption, the brainchild of a driven 24 year-old … [Read more...] about Cleaning up the plastic in the ocean