Mothercare’s International Business storms ahead
April 6, 2006 8:48 amStrong sales growth from the Direct business confirming the importance of the company’s multi channel strategy. Group sales for the 12 weeks to 1 April 2006... View Article
General Merchandise News
Sainsbury’s overtake Asda as number 2 supermarket in the UK
April 5, 2006 9:53 amRecent figures from Market Research company ACNielsen confirm that Sainsbury’s have continued to improve their performance, and in the latest 12 weeks have overtaken Asda to... View Article
More fraud charges levelled at Baugur
April 5, 2006 8:04 amIcelandic authorities have brought 19 new charges against Baugur chief executive Jon Asgeir Johannesson and others. A Baugur spokesman said: “Baugur is incredibly disappointed that they... View Article
Sales rise at Land of Leather
April 5, 2006 7:56 amThe company expects to meet market expectations for the year and that its store development programme is being implemented to plan. In the 26 weeks to... View Article
Exxon pushes Wal-Mart from top spot
April 4, 2006 11:08 amExxon Mobil pushed aside Wal-Mart Stores for the top spot on the famed Fortune 500 list of the biggest US companies by revenue, the magazine said... View Article
ASDA trials the end of the cheque book
April 3, 2006 12:48 pmAsda is testing a cash and plastic-only policy at 21 stores within the M25 following a steady decline in cheque usage. A spokesman said: “The idea... View Article
US study shows minimum-wage rises boosts retail employment
April 3, 2006 12:43 pmAccording to the Fiscal Policy Institute, a research group in Albany, the state’s minimum-wage increases have helped small businesses. The institute’s study, an update of a... View Article
Like for Likes rise at Boots
March 30, 2006 9:49 amBoots total sales were up 3.3% in the fourth quarter with key health and beauty categories continuing to perform well. Boots The Chemists sales in the... View Article
Staff misuse of the Internet risks damaging reputation of UK companies.
March 28, 2006 12:15 pmStaff misusing the Internet by accessing inappropriate websites or engaging in excessive web-surfing remains the second largest cause of reported security incidents after viruses for large... View Article
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