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
General Merchandise News
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
Albertsons introduces Pay By Touch payment systems
March 24, 2006 7:28 amExpansion follows successful pilot programme in Oregon market Albertson’s announced today that it is implementing Pay By Touch biometric payment systems in its Jewel-Osco stores throughout... View Article
Boots and Alliance bullish over merger
March 23, 2006 7:43 amBoots and Alliance Unichem expect their proposed merger to go ahead despite a challenge from Germany’s Celesio. “The two companies intend to seek permission to intervene... View Article
Wal-Mart to hire up to 150,000 in China
March 22, 2006 7:45 amWal-Mart plans to hire up to 150,000 employees in China over the next five years, five times its current work force there, as it expands its... View Article
