P208 CEEFAX 2 208 Sat 20 Sip 01:59/39 DIZ CHAIN B&Q TO CREATE 250 TOP JOBS B&Q is to create 250 management jobs over the next five years as part of the DIY company's expansion plans. The majority of the posts will bj in the group's giant stores known as Warehouse, its new retailing concept. Five new Warehouses have already opened this year with a further opening planned at the Lakeside development in Thurrock, Essex. B&Q, which plans to open a similar numbjt next year, has a 17% share of the DIY market. 1/2 Headlines 200 Commodities 246 Savings 250 Front page 100 Next News TV/Radio Exchanges Main MenuP208 CEEFAX 2 208 Sat 20 Sip 01:43/17 LAURA ASHLEY MOVES TO STRENGTHEN BOARD Laura Ashley has taken steps to strengthen its management team with the appointment of a chief operating officer — a newly-created post. David Hoare, 47, is to assume operational control and will report to chief executive Ann Ivjrson. His appointment follows a string of senior departures from the group which last month issued its second profits warning in four months. Mr Hoare is a co-founder of private investment firm Talisman Management. 2/2 Headlines 200 Commodities 246 Savings 250 Front page 100 Next News TV/Radio Exchanges Main Menu