Asda to extend George standalone stores
November 8, 2004 4:42 pmEight new sites planned for 2005 Asda plans around eight more standalone George stores next year as it continues to pilot the format. The Wal-Mart owned... View Article
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Higher customer traffic boosts Wal-Mart
November 7, 2004 12:44 pmRetail giants sticks to its guns on sales forecasts Wal-mart is staying with its forecasts for same store sales growth, amidst signs that more US shoppers... View Article
Claire’s drives European recovery
November 5, 2004 1:02 pmSame-store sales growth strong Accessories retailer Claire’s is seeing the benefits of a drive to revamp its European stores, most of which are in the UK,... View Article
Bid rumours swirl around MFI
November 5, 2004 10:26 amGUS and Kingfisher linked to approaches MFI has seen high levels of trading in its shares as the City speculates that a bid approach for the... View Article
Courts sees further sales slip
November 4, 2004 7:00 pmUK business to generate second half loss Furniture retailer Courts has further downgraded its earning forecasts and is in talks with its banks after continuing to... View Article
European sales trip Adidas
November 4, 2004 8:27 amUS sales recovery boosts sportswear brand Adidas has seen European sales decline across the third quarter, but a big jump in the US pushed profits for... View Article
Next Directory is a mail order must
November 3, 2004 11:39 pmHome shopping brand gets consumer accolade The Next Directory has reconfirmed its status at the pinnacle of UK home shopping with an accolade from readers of... View Article
Consumer concern hits KardstadtQuelle sales
November 3, 2004 2:10 pmFull year profit forecasts reduced German retail group KarstadtQuelle says publicity over its restructuring programme has worried customers and hit sales. The department store to mail... View Article
Screwfix still limiting orders
November 3, 2004 9:21 amKingfisher business challenged by high customer demand Online DIY retailer Screwfix.com is having to limit orders as it continues to experience problems with high levels of... View Article
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