Kingfisher denies approach from Home Depot
May 9, 2005 11:06 amTakeover report has ‘no foundation’ B&Q owner Kingfisher has denied that it has held takeover talks with US DIY giant Home Depot. A report in the... View Article
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Claire’s European stores outperform US
May 6, 2005 11:44 amEarly Easter hits sales comparisons Continued strong international growth in April contrasted with a same store sales decline in North America for accessories retailer Claire’s. The... View Article
Gap international sales slide continues
May 6, 2005 11:11 amStephen Sunnucks facing challenge The rate of sales decline in Gap’s international business increased in April, setting a stiff challenge for Stephen Sunnucks, the fashion retailer’s... View Article
Wal-Mart raises sales forecasts
May 6, 2005 11:09 amTough trading at core US stores in April Wal-Mart has increased its sales growth forecasts for May, despite recording only a marginal increase in same store... View Article
New Sainsbury’s finance chief sets start date
May 6, 2005 10:53 amDarren Shapland to start in August Sainsbury’s has announced that new chief financial officer Darren Shapland will take up his post on August 1. Shapland, whose... View Article
CD Wow launches music download store
May 5, 2005 10:32 amLoudeye to operate internet download offer CD Wow, one of the most successful of the new breed of online CD and DVD discount retailers, is to... View Article
Harold Tillman buys Allders flagship
May 5, 2005 10:24 amCroydon store acquired by Jaeger owner Fashion entrepreneur Harold Tillman has rescued the Allders name by buying the collapsed department store group’s flagship store in Croydon,... View Article
Amazon links with Wine.com
May 5, 2005 9:58 amOne year deal aims to grow US online wine sales Amazon has announced a partnership with US online retailer Wine.com. The deal aims to encourage the... View Article
Asda toasts a Labour victory
May 4, 2005 6:12 pmElection ale sales predict Blair back in Downing Street On the last day of campaigning in the UK General Election, Asda’s thoroughly scientific poll based on... View Article
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