CHECKOUT COUNTER: D&G and Smeg in Sicilian tie-up
1. Tesco follows new vision The UK’s biggest supermarket, Tesco, will sell its 206 optician branches to Vision Express under new plans to further strengthen the business. The retailer opened its first optician branch in Peterborough in 1999. Last year it made £90m in sales. Over the past two years, Tesco has embarked on a turnaround plan to shed noncore units as increased competition and changing shopping habits weigh on sales. 2. D&G and Smeg in Sicilian tie-up Italian appliance retailer Smeg and fashion house Dolce & Gabbana have teamed up to create Sicilian-themed appliances. The collection, dubbed "Sicily is my love", comprises Smeg’s toasters, kettles, blenders, stand mixers and coffee machines, all richly decorated with the fruit, landscapes and icons that Sicily is famous for. 3. Saudi seeks local labour Saudi Arabia will prevent foreigners from taking jobs in its shopping centres in a bid to boost employment opportunities for the country’s citizens. Labour ministry spokesman...
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