Gap tackling falling sales
May 20, 2005 12:08 pmFirst quarter decline for clothing retailer Gap is to step up its growth strategy after reporting a fall in sales across the first quarter. In the... View Article
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European sales boost Claire’s
May 20, 2005 9:53 amAccessories retailer exceeds ‘modest’ forecasts Accessories retailer Claire’s has delivered first quarter results ahead of what it said were ‘modest’ targets, helped by a continuing strong... View Article
Beatties upbeat on sales
May 19, 2005 2:05 pmDepartment store group outperforming sector James Beattie has reported an ‘upturn in fortunes’ as the rate of sales decline lessens at the department store group. In... View Article
Next sales decline steepens
May 18, 2005 8:22 pmLike-for-likes down sharply for fashion retailer Next has seen the rate of like-for-like sales decline in its high street stores over recent weeks. In a statement... View Article
Greggs upbeat on sales
May 17, 2005 2:45 pmComparisons tougher as year progresses Retail baker Greggs has seen a boost to sales at the start of its financial year, but is warning that comparative... View Article
Wyevale pushes on with retail review
May 17, 2005 9:59 amConsultants working with garden centre retailer Wyevale Garden Centres has confirmed the appointment of management consultants Eden McCallum as it continues to review the business. Wyevale,... View Article
Shareholders look for change at Morrisons
May 16, 2005 10:47 amSir Ken Morrison faces calls for board revamp Sir Ken Morrison, executive chairman of supermarket group Morrisons, is facing new calls to bring the board into... View Article
Wal-Mart sticks with May forecasts
May 16, 2005 9:57 amUS same store sales on track Wal-Mart says it is on track to meet its forecasts for same store sales growth in the US during May.... View Article
Somerfield c-store deal may change competition rules
May 13, 2005 11:49 amIssues statement on Safeway compact deal The Competition Commission is reviewing its policy to separate supermarkets and convenience stores when considering takeovers in the grocery trade.... View Article
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