Around 18,000 Credit card applications rejected every day
May 2, 2008 7:21 amCredit card companies have turned down applications from more than 3.24 million people in the past six months as they continue to turn the screws on... View Article
General Merchandise News
Howden Joinery sales rise
May 1, 2008 9:21 amIn the first four periods of 2008, ending 19 April, Howden Joinery’s sales were up 11.0 per cent, 5.9 per cent on a same depot basis.... View Article
Retail sales suffer sharp drop in April says CBI
April 30, 2008 7:41 amYear-on-year retail sales fell markedly in April as poor weather and the early Easter added to the economic slowdown to dent spending according to the CBI.... View Article
OFT to investigate tobacco manufacturers and retailers over retail price practices
April 25, 2008 10:22 amThe OFT has issued a statement of objections alleging that certain tobacco manufacturers and retailers have engaged in unlawful practices in relation to retail prices for... View Article
Boots Dental Plan customers bank details stolen
April 23, 2008 11:19 amComputer tapes containing 27,000 dental plan customers’ bank account details were stolen from a courier van Boots have confirmed. The tapes were stolen from a courier... View Article
OFT seeks divestment in Homebase’s acquisition of DIY stores from Focus
April 16, 2008 7:38 amThe OFT is considering undertakings in the acquisition by Home Retail Group plc (HRG), owner of the Homebase DIY chain, of 27 stores from Focus (DIY)... View Article
Shoppers want high street standards online.
April 8, 2008 7:41 amOnline shoppers are abandoning their baskets before buying because of website complications. Paul Nadin, founder of www.reviewcentre.com, said issues such as websites taking too long to... View Article
Negative trading statements issued by listed retailers continues to soar
April 8, 2008 7:37 amThe number of negative trading statements issued by retailers on the London Stock Exchange during the first quarter of 2008 continues to increase and is at... View Article
Halfords says profit forecasts on target
April 3, 2008 8:40 amStrongest performances in Car Maintenance and Cycling. Sales have increased by 7.2% over the equivalent period last year and like-for-like sales increased by 4.2%. Sales growth... View Article
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