Signatures are history after 14th February
October 10, 2005 11:23 amShoppers who fail to use their personal identity number when paying with cards after next February will be forced to abandon their goods at the till,... View Article
General Merchandise News
London & Regional pull out of Somefield bid
October 8, 2005 9:14 amLondon & Regional officially withdrew yesterday. The group intended to sell on 550 stores to United Co-operatives. United Co-operatives last month pulled out of a deal... View Article
It’s not all about the money for global suppliers
October 8, 2005 8:56 amFood and grocery suppliers are not out for a fast buck when entering into a global trading relationship with an international retailer, research from international food... View Article
European retailer in the frame to buy Albertsons
October 7, 2005 7:20 amAlbertson’s has hired two Wall Street firms to conduct an auction of the $9.2 billion company. Four bidding groups have already surfaced, including private-equity real estate... View Article
Procter & Gamble supports ASDA health & beauty
October 6, 2005 12:25 pmProcter & Gamble is running a series of in-store health and beauty consultations for its Clairol, Pantene, Olay and Kandoo brands to support ASDA’s nationwide revamp... View Article
Halfords bucks the trend
October 6, 2005 7:22 amHalfords focussed on maximising sales and increasing cash profitability but some dilution of gross profit percent has occurred primarily due to sales mix. Sales increased by... View Article
Robust performance from Land of Leather
October 5, 2005 4:29 pmThe success of advertising campaigns, including the wider use of television has led to a higher proportion of promotional products sold and a slight reduction in... View Article
Tesco and Carrefour swap assets
September 30, 2005 10:35 amTesco and Carrefour have announced an asset swap involving stores and operations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Taiwan, subject to the usual regulatory approvals. As... View Article
Boots fights off soft consumer spending
September 29, 2005 7:38 amThe impact of regulatory price deflation in Dispensing is estimated to have reduced overall LFL sales for BTC by around 1.0% in H1. Sales growth in... View Article
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