Somerfield sales rise sharply
September 9, 2005 10:33 amStill 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
General Merchandise News
Lawsuits accuse Abercrombie & Fitch of misleading shareholders
September 8, 2005 3:50 pmThree 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
Wal-Mart sales strong, discounts to stay
September 8, 2005 8:23 amWal-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
Baugur charges are flawed says Judge
September 8, 2005 8:23 amJudge 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
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
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
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