Courts division sold to management
December 4, 2004 10:28 amCourts Contracts in MBO The management of Courts Contracts, a division of the UK furniture retailer, has agreed a management buyout with administrator KPMG. Then business... View Article
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Customer anger delays Courts reopening
December 3, 2004 7:52 pmAdministrator keeping stores closed Threats to store staff from angry customers have prompted administrator KPMG to postpone plans to reopen furniture retailer Courts’ UK stores. Courts... View Article
Victory warns on tough trading
December 3, 2004 7:51 pmVirgin businesses facing consumer downturn Victory Corporation, the parent company for the Virgin Cosmetics and Virgin Ware lingerie businesses, has been hit by a challenging retail... View Article
Web glitch extends Marks & Spencer sale
December 3, 2004 9:45 amOnline discounts carry on into Friday Marks & Spencer has continued its second one-day pre-Christmas sale into Friday for online customers after website problems frustrated many... View Article
Asda offers double time off to double dads
December 3, 2004 12:44 amPaternity leave extension for multiple birth fathers As the government announces improvements to maternity pay provision in the pre-budget report, Asda has unveiled a scheme to... View Article
Tougher times at Gap
December 2, 2004 7:52 pmSame store sales down at clothing retailer Gap continues to find the market tough going, with ongoing problems at international stores compounded by weaker US sales... View Article
Swiss misses cheer Claire’s
December 2, 2004 4:29 pmEuropean growth for accessories retailer Switzerland has been the star performer for accessories retailer Claire’s in a month which saw its European stores outperform the core... View Article
Wal-Mart looks to stronger December
December 2, 2004 4:01 pmReady for Christmas despite sluggish November Wal-Mart is ready to leave a disappointing November behind as it gears up for the peak US holiday spending season.... View Article
Wal-Mart plans US price cut campaign
December 1, 2004 5:57 pmRetailer rides into battle for Christmas sales Wal-Mart has sent a shiver through the competition by signaling plans for a price cutting campaign to recapture its... View Article
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