Mixed fortunes for Peacocks
October 13, 2004 5:07 pmCore chain strong but sales tough for Bonmarche Peacock Group has seen a strong increase in group sales across its second quarter, but said it has... View Article
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Waterstone’s MD to step down
October 13, 2004 5:07 pmDavid Gilbert resigns on health grounds HMV Group has announced that David Gilbert, managing director of its Waterstone’s book retail group, has resigned from his position... View Article
Thorntons FD leaves business
October 13, 2004 5:06 pmConfectionery retailer starts search for replacement Thorntons has announced that finance director Martin Allen has left the business. The confectionery manufacturer, retailer and distributor said that... View Article
Welcome Break appoints director of retail
October 13, 2004 4:48 pmNew role at service station operator Motorway service station operator Welcome Break has appointed Nabil Subuh to the position of director of retail. Subuh will be... View Article
Price cuts push down Carrefour profits
October 12, 2004 9:01 pmRetail giant reduces forecasts A price cutting campaign aimed at restoring sluggish French sales has forced Carrefour to lower its full-year profit forecast. The world’s second-largest... View Article
Store Wars for music rivals in Birmingham
October 12, 2004 9:28 amVirgin Megastore opens next to HMV Virgin Megastore has opened one of its biggest UK outlets in Birmingham, throwing down the gauntlet to arch-rival HMV, which... View Article
John Lewis managing director to leave
October 11, 2004 5:34 pmLuke Mayhew stepping down The John Lewis Partnership has confirmed that managing director Luke Mayhew is to leave the business. Mayhew is to leave the Partnership,... View Article
Marks and Spencer considers online food offer
October 8, 2004 9:43 amRetailer slow off the mark online, says Rose Marks & Spencer is considering selling its upmarket food ranges online as it looks for a partner to... View Article
Ill wind for US retail sales
October 8, 2004 8:54 amFrom discounters to upmarket department stores, many US retailers have reported lacklustre sales for September. Although the hurricanes which battered much of the east coast of... View Article
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