MFI confirms takeover approach
August 17, 2006 11:39 amMFI confirms that it is in discussions with Merchant Equity Partners MFI said that a number of significant issues remain outstanding, and the discussions may or... View Article
General Merchandise News
Ahold share holders push for sale of US Business
August 15, 2006 7:54 amA group of shareholders in Royal Ahold NV, led by Paulson & Co. Inc. and Centaurus Capital, yesterday said that they will push for a spinoff... View Article
Demands on consumers finances could spell trouble for retailers
August 9, 2006 5:32 pmLast week, retail analyst FootFall saw shopper visits increase by 0.5% on the previous week, with a rise of 1.1% year-on-year, bringing numbers above 2005 levels... View Article
Carpetright feels the heat
August 8, 2006 9:43 amJune and July were adversely affected by the unseasonably hot weather across the UK and Europe. The UK and Republic of Ireland business recorded a total... View Article
Hottest July on record stifles retailers hopes of recovery
August 7, 2006 1:55 pmFigures released today by FootFall reveal the first month-on-month increase in UK shopper numbers since April, recording a 2.5% upturn in footfall levels – the strongest... View Article
USDAW pledges support
August 2, 2006 3:29 pmUsdaw pledges to support Powerhouse members after the electrical retailer goes into administration Retail union Usdaw has pledged to support its Powerhouse members after they were... View Article
Schools out for Summer and retailers rejoice
August 2, 2006 9:57 amSchool holidays boost shopper numbers Retail pedestrian monitoring company Footfall have released their latest figures. Retail FootFall Index (RFI) – UK National Weekly: Change for week... View Article
Kingfisher issues pre-close trading update
July 27, 2006 9:40 amIn their pre-close of trading announcement today, Kingfisher plc said that they see some signs of progress in their UK sales Trading figures for the 24... View Article
Dell invites customers to first US retail outlet
July 26, 2006 3:10 pmDell Inc., which became the world’s largest maker of personal computers by bypassing retailers and selling direct, opened its first store to court U.S. consumers who... View Article
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