Tesco online sales soar
December 28, 2006 9:38 amOnline sales soared to more than 30 per cent in the run up to Christmas. 1.3m shoppers ordered groceries and presents from Tesco.com in the run-up... View Article
General Merchandise News
Shoppers take to the streets
December 23, 2006 2:15 pmShoppers have taken to the streets in their droves in the last few days, despite poor weather conditions, and fear of battling through crowds. The gap... View Article
Shoppers flood to High Street as internet deadlines pass
December 22, 2006 1:26 pmThe latest figures from the Retail FootFall Index FootFall, show that the Christmas rush is building fast, with shopper numbers between Monday and Thursday increasing by... View Article
Instore warns that profits will be below market expectations.
December 21, 2006 8:22 amSales have been affected by a combination of deteriorating market conditions and distribution centre supply difficulties resulting from new warehouse management software. The company said:”The distribution... View Article
Service sector dominates London economy
December 15, 2006 10:46 amThe service sector accounted for 87 per cent of the London economy as measured by gross value added (GVA) in 2004 compared to 76 per cent... View Article
Tesco acquires Makro in Malaysia
December 6, 2006 8:36 amTesco has announced the acquisition of the Makro business in Malaysia. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, will see the eight Makro Cash &... View Article
Strong growth continues at Tesco
December 5, 2006 7:17 amStrong performance; in non-food, sales and market share Group sales, excluding petrol, increased by 10.3 per cent in the 13 weeks to 25 November 2006, and... View Article
Retailers not so jolly about Christmas trading.
December 4, 2006 10:31 amAlthough figures released today from FootFall indicate another month-on-month improvement in retail footfall levels throughout November, with a 4.7% rise, they represent the worst build up... View Article
Comet shines for Kesa
November 23, 2006 10:49 amComet’s revenue grew by 11.6 per cent, up 10.9 per cent on a like for like basis. Total Group revenue grew by 11.5 per cent in... View Article
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