Defiant Beatties resists discounting
January 18, 2005 6:25 pmSales dip across Christmas The determination not be be drawn into a price cutting war in the run-up to Christmas enabled department store group James Beattie... View Article
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Blacks reports sales growth
January 18, 2005 9:55 amLeisure retailer sees late impact Blacks Leisure has joined the ranks of retailers reporting a late sales rush which rescued Christmas sales, but has seen margins... View Article
Clinton Cards greets Christmas growth
January 18, 2005 9:54 amLike-for-likes up over festive period Clinton Cards has reported like-for-like sales in the five weeks to Christmas Eve up by 1.8 per cent despite a “more... View Article
Core sales improve at JD Sports
January 18, 2005 9:54 amStore rationalistion boosts sportswear group John David Group, operator of the JD Sports chain, has seen better trading continue in its core sports retail business. JD... View Article
Thane Direct acquires Australian business
January 18, 2005 7:55 amDanoz Direct adds to home shopping strength TV, internet and direct mail retailer Thane Direct has led a consortium to acquire Danoz Direct, Australia’s direct response... View Article
Tesco non-food format to build on Extra success
January 17, 2005 11:18 amSupermarket confirms plans for home store trial Tesco has confirmed plans to trial a new non-food store format this year, aiming to build on the success... View Article
Wal-Mart January sales on track
January 15, 2005 7:15 pmFood sales stronger in US stores Wal-Mart has reported that its January US same-store sales growth remains on track at the halfway point of the month.... View Article
Home Depot gears up for international growth
January 15, 2005 7:14 pmSales up 12.5 per cent across the year Home Depot plans to open 175 stores during 2005 as it gears up for entry into China. The... View Article
Wal-Mart launches PR offensive
January 15, 2005 12:15 pmWebsite and ad campaign to ‘set the record straight’ Wal-Mart is fighting back in the face of continuing criticism, launching a US advertising campaign which it... View Article
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