Mixed retail bag at GUS
October 12, 2005 1:42 pmExperian shines but sales decline at Homebase and Argos Argos increased its sales by 4 per cent in total in the first half. New stores contributed... View Article
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Carphone Warehouse calls in solid results
October 12, 2005 9:19 amMobile market conditions continue to favour the Carphone Warehouse model. Total connections grew by 15.1% to 1.78m year-on-year in the 13 weeks to 1 October 2005.... View Article
Sales increase at Burberry
October 12, 2005 7:39 amWholesale sales account for approximately 54% of total revenue in the first half. Retail sales accounted for approximately 35% of total revenue in the period. Retail... View Article
Marks & Spencer makes progress
October 11, 2005 7:35 amHigh street icon focusses on profitable full price sales, better buying and tight control of stocks and costs. UK Retail Sales for the 12 weeks to... View Article
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
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
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