Ottakars management team up the stakes
September 7, 2005 12:03 pmAn increased offer for the business from the Ottakars management team last night raised their bid from 350p to 400p. They have secured some conditional recommendations... View Article
General Merchandise News
Shoppers remain elusive
September 6, 2005 11:02 amThe latest figures from SPSL’s Retail Traffic Index show that shopper numbers were down again in August, by -0.7 per cent year-on-year and -0.9 per cent... View Article
Travis Perkins pulled back by Wickes
September 5, 2005 12:01 pmDemand for new dwellings continues to run ahead of current supply, with a 2005 forecast of 183,000 completions, some 90,000 short of the estimated annual requirement.... View Article
US Retailers deliver steady August sales
September 2, 2005 10:19 amHowever, the outlook for consumer spending in the coming months is uncertain, with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and higher energy prices expected to take a... View Article
Whittard offer talks end
September 1, 2005 11:59 amThe Board of Directors of Whittard of Chelsea has announced that it is no longer in talks with potential buyers regarding a possible offer for the... View Article
Tesco announces offer for 30 former BP/Safeway petrol stations from Wm Morrison
August 31, 2005 3:58 pmTesco has announced that it has made an offer to acquire up to 30 former BP/ Safeway petrol stations from Wm Morrison The deal is subject... View Article
Matalan feels the pinch
August 31, 2005 8:51 amConsumer slowdown moves into value retail sector. Tighter cost controls aid figures. In the 26 week period to 27th August, total sales reduced by 1.8 per... View Article
Marks and Spencer Non-Executive Director Resigns
August 30, 2005 10:16 amMarks & Spencer has annouced the resignation of Anthony Habgood, Non-Executive Director, to enable him to focus on business commitments outside Marks & Spencer. He steps... View Article
August Bank Holiday could give retailers the blues
August 26, 2005 8:43 amRetailers looking for the traditional Bank Holiday flood of shoppers dashing to the high street could be disappointed this weekend According to figures from the Retail... View Article
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