Ahold agrees sale of two US chains
December 23, 2004 11:04 amBI-LO and Bruno’s sold to Lone Star Funds Ahold has agreed the $660m sale of its US retail businesses BI-LO and Bruno’s to US private investment... View Article
General Merchandise News
Home Depot targets UK for expansion
December 23, 2004 9:54 amKingfisher takeover could be back on the agenda US DIY giant Home Depot is actively considering expansion in the UK, renewing speculation that it will bid... View Article
Christmas trading hotting up
December 22, 2004 5:35 pmWeek-on-week jump in SPSL figures Retail traffic is increasing day-by-bay as consumers make their last shopping trips before Christmas. The latest figures from SPSL’s Retail Traffic... View Article
Malcolm Walker pledges Iceland turnaround
December 22, 2004 8:35 amFounder ready to take on the competition Malcolm Walker, founder of the Iceland frozen food chain, is confident he can lead a turnaround of the underperforming... View Article
Ex-Asda executive leaving Coles Myer
December 22, 2004 8:34 amSteven Cain parts company with Australian retail group Steven Cain, the former Asda executive bought in to head up the food operation of Australian retail group... View Article
Footfall figures offer festive cheer
December 21, 2004 10:25 amConsumers hit the shops With a handful of shopping days until Christmas Day, figures from FootFall show that consumers have been hitting the shops, with a... View Article
Carrefour opens fifth Beijing store
December 21, 2004 8:42 amFrench retail group continues Chinese expansion Carrefour has opened its fifth Champion supermarket in Beijing, the Chinese capital. The store opened just days after China fully... View Article
Customers back at Wal-Mart
December 19, 2004 11:36 amTraffic picks up in US stores Wal-Mart has seen a larger number of customers in its US stores over the past week as all-important holiday shopping... View Article
New MD at Fortnum & Mason
December 16, 2004 5:42 pmBeverley Aspinall joins upmarket retailer Fortnum & Mason has appointed Beverley Aspinall as its new managing director. Aspinall joins the upmarket retailer from the John Lewis... View Article
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