September 14, 2005 8:08 pm
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A lawsuit accuses Wal-Mart Stores of failing to monitor labour conditions at overseas factories that allegedly maintained sweatshop conditions. The suit filed Tuesday seeks class-action status... View Article
September 13, 2005 3:06 pm
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John Hannett, General Secretary of USDAW has told Reuters that he doesn’t believe the sector is in a depressed situation. “It’s a mixed picture but it’s... View Article
September 13, 2005 7:22 am
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Williams, the chairman of Wyevale Garden Centres, survived a vote to oust him which had been proposed at an EGM called by Laxey Partners. Williams received... View Article
September 9, 2005 3:17 pm
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Winn-Dixie Stores has received court approval to extend the deadline on filing its Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan until December. Winn-Dixie expects to continue operating with 587... View Article
September 9, 2005 10:39 am
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HMV announced a 440p offer for Ottakar’s last night, surpassing the management’s team revised 400p bid. Two of Ottakar’s major shareholders have accepted the HMV offer,... View Article
September 9, 2005 10:33 am
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Still no formal offer for the business but directors hope to bring a prompt conclusion Group sales were up by 17% compared with the same period... View Article
September 8, 2005 3:50 pm
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Three lawsuits filed against Abercrombie & Fitch Co. accuse the casual clothing retailer of misleading stockholders about its profits The suits in U.S. District Court allege... View Article
September 8, 2005 8:23 am
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Wal-Mart Stores chief executive Lee Scott said that back-to-school sales have been strong and the company will continue aggressive pricing during the holiday season “We are... View Article
September 8, 2005 8:23 am
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Judge believes 18 of the 40 charges brought after a three-year investigation by Iceland’s economic crime unit are flawed. The judge has asked the prosecution to... View Article