New chairman for Thorntons
June 5, 2006 8:54 amThorntons has appointed John von Spreckelsen as Chairman of the Company, effective from 5th June 2006. He will be working in an executive capacity in determining... View Article
General Merchandise News
Wal-Mart CEO: Transformation is real and delivering results
June 3, 2006 8:29 amCEO Lee Scott described Wal-Mart’s ongoing transformation as delivering results for the company and the customers and the communities Wal-Mart serves. Calling the transformation plan “Wal-Mart... View Article
Bank holiday clouds have silver lining for retailers
June 1, 2006 7:46 amAlthough the miserable Bank Holiday weather disappointed British holidaymakers, it proved positive for retailers. Figures released today by FootFall, show a rise in UK shopper numbers... View Article
Caffe Nero brews up strong performance.
June 1, 2006 7:45 amThe Company has now had 36 consecutive quarters of positive like for like sales growth. Caffe Nero has delivered another steady performance, with 4.5% like for... View Article
Risk Management and Communication is key for the Food & Drink Sector
May 26, 2006 7:30 amRisk management and communication were highlighted as being key areas for the food, drink and packaging sector in terms of avoiding claims and managing the growing... View Article
Shopper numbers grow as summer beckons
May 26, 2006 7:28 amFigures released today by FootFall, show an increase in the number of people visiting retail destinations last week, representing the first week-on-week growth in shopper numbers... View Article
Sir Ken to retire
May 25, 2006 10:05 amTrading improves at supermarket group. Like-for-like sales in the 16 weeks to 21 May increased by 6% (3.7% without fuel). Sales generated through new stores opened... View Article
Strong Experian performance carries GUS
May 24, 2006 9:24 amARG and Experian will be demerged in October 2006 At Argos, sales in the year to 31 March 2006 increased by 7% in total. Of this,... View Article
Consumers are gearing up for World Cup fever
May 18, 2006 10:46 amOver 40% of a selected group of consumers across the Big 5 European countries have already purchased or intend to purchase an official national team shirt... View Article
