Workers to strike at Morrisons
September 16, 2005 11:23 amStaff at Morrisons’ depots will be launching strike action next week in protest at job losses related to the integration of the Morrison’s and Safeway distribution... View Article
General Merchandise News
Asda slams other retailers for profiteering from panic buying
September 16, 2005 11:22 amASDA has reduced the cost of a litre of fuel by up to 4 pence. The nationwide maximum price at its 158 petrol stations will be... View Article
Kingfisher thumped by consumer slowdown
September 15, 2005 9:51 am“These are the toughest markets Kingfisher has faced in many years,particularly in the UK”. The company has said that 22 stores are to close. Difficult trading... View Article
Next delivers solid performance
September 15, 2005 7:22 amGrowth has been achieved as a result of the addition of profitable new space, healthy growth in Home Shopping through the NEXT Directory and prudent cost... View Article
Lawsuit targets Wal-Mart overseas working conditions
September 14, 2005 8:08 pmA 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
Retail sector – “far from doom and gloom”
September 13, 2005 3:06 pmJohn 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
Laxey partners fail to oust Williams
September 13, 2005 7:22 amWilliams, 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
Winn-Dixie granted chapter 11 extension
September 9, 2005 3:17 pmWinn-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
HMV increase bid pressure
September 9, 2005 10:39 amHMV 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
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