Asda creates more than 2000 shopfloor jobs
July 14, 2005 9:11 amAsda is to create more than 2,000 shopfloor jobs after cutting 1400 management posts last week. Asda is to create more than 2,000 shopfloor jobs as... View Article
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Halfords continues positive sales growth
July 14, 2005 9:11 amDespite the tough retail climate Halfords’ continues to buck the trend with another positive performance Total sales growth for the first 13 weeks to 1 July... View Article
BRC adds weight to USDAWS ‘respect for shop workers day’
July 13, 2005 3:14 pmUnions and employers in the retail sector have combined to put pressure on the government to help crack down on violence in the retail workplace Retail... View Article
Baugur leaves Somerfield bid team
July 11, 2005 1:28 pmBaugur has withdrawn its interest in the consortuium after talks with Apax, Barclays Capital and the property developer Robert Tchenguiz. The other members had been concerned... View Article
Bomb attacks floor retail
July 8, 2005 5:58 pmThe latest figures from SPSL’s Retail Traffic Index show that yesterday’s bomb attacks in Central London severely affected retail. The number of shoppers in stores within... View Article
Peacock Group turns in solid performance
July 8, 2005 11:40 amGroup’s performance driven by an increasing fashion focus and refurbishment programme. ladieswear ranges continue to achieve growth strengthening the value retailers market position. For the 13... View Article
Explosions paralyse London
July 7, 2005 2:33 pmAfter a number of explosions on the capital’s transport network this morning, all London Underground services have been suspended and bus services in central London halted.... View Article
Game Group finds play on the high street challenging
July 6, 2005 11:35 amFor the first 22 weeks to 2 July 2005, total group sales were up by 6.3%. Lfl group sales for the same period were down by... View Article
ILVA acquires M&S Gateshead and Thurrock Lifestores
July 5, 2005 12:52 pmILVA Furniture Limited, the U.K. trading arm of the Danish furniture group, backed by private equity group Advent International, has announced the completion of transactions with... View Article
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