No bright spot for Gap across the summer
June 3, 2005 11:56 amClothing retailer feeling the pinch Gap has said it expects pressure on sales to continue across the summer, after reporting a further decline in May. The... View Article
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JD Sports founders step down
June 3, 2005 9:54 amJohn Wardle and David Makin leave board The founders of JD Sports have formally stepped down from the board of the sportswear retailer following its takeover... View Article
Wal-Mart sticks to forecasts
June 2, 2005 4:44 pmMay sales hit targets Wal-Mart is maintaining its forecast for US same store sales growth in June, after sales for May fell in the mid range... View Article
Management revamp aims to lift B&Q sales
June 2, 2005 3:26 pmNew chief exec for DIY chain Kingfisher has announced a change of chief executive at its flagship B&Q chain in a move aimed at reviving flagging... View Article
Wal-Mart and Carrefour plan Chinese pharmacies
June 1, 2005 9:51 pmRetail giants to expand into medicines market Wal-Mart and Carrefour plan to expand into the lucrative pharmacy market in their Chinese stores. The [i]Beijing News[/i] reports... View Article
Pentland wins control of JD Sports
June 1, 2005 1:34 pmSportswear specialist takes majority stake Pentland Group has declared its offer for sportswear retailer JD Sports unconditional after reaching its target for acceptances. Sportswear brand owner... View Article
Snappy Snaps expands with FotoStop deal
June 1, 2005 10:09 amPhoto retailer adds badged operation Snappy Snaps is expanding its share of the UK photo and digital developing market with a deal to acquire the FotoStop... View Article
Clinton Cards facing flat sales
May 31, 2005 3:29 pmGreetings retailer tackling downturn Clinton Cards, the UK’ biggest greetings retailer, has confirmed that trading conditions on the high street continue to be tough. At the... View Article
Manchester launches all-week late trading
May 31, 2005 2:49 pmCity centre extends opening hours Manchester is to be the first city centre in the UK to introduce all-week long late night shopping. From today, more... View Article
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