M&S consulting on new contracts
May 30, 2005 12:12 pmRose plan would focus manpower on key sales periods Marks & Spencer is consulting with employee representatives over plans for new contracts which would allow it... View Article
General Merchandise News
Wal-Mart ends May on target
May 28, 2005 4:45 pmUS comparable sales show month-on-month improvement Wal-Mart has ended May with its US sales in line with company forecasts. After the last full week of May,... View Article
EU gets tough on Chinese clothing exports
May 28, 2005 4:17 pmTrade talks stepped up as import curbs loom The European Union could impose limits on imports of clothing from China in two weeks if trade talks... View Article
Further trading downturn at JJB
May 27, 2005 12:14 amSports retailer struggling as market toughens JJB Sports has reported a further downturn in sales as the conditions in the UK retail market deteriorate further. In... View Article
Moss Bross on track for further growth
May 26, 2005 10:35 amSales increase suits menswear retailer Moss Bros expects further sales growth this year despite the tough Uk retail market, building on a good start to the... View Article
Matalan finance boss goes clubbing
May 25, 2005 10:27 amNick Beighton joins late-night operator Luminar Matalan head of finance Nick Beighton is changing roles, taking up the position of group finance director with Luminar, the... View Article
Carpetright in FD swap with Sainsbury’s
May 23, 2005 10:17 amIan Kenyon to join as finance director Carpetright has announced that Ian Kenyon is to join the business in August as its group finance director. Kenyon... View Article
Sir Ken to meet with Morrisons shareholders
May 23, 2005 10:16 amMoves to head off AGM revolt Sir Ken Morrison is reported to be meeting with key shareholder groups ahead of this week’s annual meeting of the... View Article
Wal-Mart hands online DVD rental to Netflix
May 21, 2005 12:03 pmPartnership with specialist in booming DVD market Wal-Mart has announced an alliance in the US with online DVD rental specialist Netflix. Under the deal, Wal-Mart will... View Article
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