MPs shops report a ‘distress flare’ to country
February 16, 2006 8:01 amThe FPB has claimed that the powerful All Party Small Shops Group report ‘ High Street Britain 2015’ must be listened to and acted upon and... View Article
General Merchandise News
Sports World acquires Gilesports
February 15, 2006 7:59 amSports World International has announced the acquisition of the 72 strong Gilesports retail chain. The Gilesports ethos will remain but with the full support and backing... View Article
Instore issues profits warning
February 14, 2006 9:07 amInstore plc has seen a significant shortfall in sales against internal expectations in the 4 weeks to 11th February 2006 The company said “As a result,... View Article
Credit Card fraud bonanza looms
February 13, 2006 10:36 amThousands of businesses will be liable for credit card fraud on tommorow night because they have not switched their tills to chip and pin. As many... View Article
Sainsbury’s plans GP surgeries in store
February 10, 2006 10:10 amSainsbury’s has confirmed its interest in adding GP surgeries to branches across the country The company said chief executive Justin King had met Health Minister Caroline... View Article
Baugur builds stake in Woolworths
February 10, 2006 10:10 amWoolworths has revealed that Icelandic retail investor Baugur has raised its shareholding to 6.18 per cent Baugur has been a buyer of UK retail assets in... View Article
Moss Bros turns in smart performance
February 9, 2006 10:00 amThe Company has performed strongly in the fourth quarter with like for like sales running at +4 per cent. Total like for like sales for the... View Article
Wal-Mart to open 1,500 new stores
February 9, 2006 9:52 amWal-Mart plans to open more than 1,500 stores in the US in the coming years, in addition to nearly 3,200 it already operates. John Menzer, the... View Article
Chip and Pin is here but the public is still vulnerable to card fraud
February 9, 2006 9:33 amIT consultancy Detica warns fraudsters will continue to use mixture of new and old scams to get around our defences. From Valentine’s Day a signature at... View Article
