JJB Sports confirms offer approach
October 1, 2004 5:42 pmSportswear retailer responds to City speculation JJB Sports has confirmed that it has received an approach from a potential bidder for the group. Responding to movements... View Article
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Sears expands with Kmart and Wal-Mart Sites
October 1, 2004 9:07 amUS retailer acquires 56 new stores US retailer Sears, Roebuck is expanding by taking over stores from both Kmart and Wal-Mart. In what it said was... View Article
Littlewoods increasing in-store concessions
September 30, 2004 4:38 pmAdams and Cargo Home to feature in store High street retailer Littlewoods is aiming to broaden its appeal with expanded concession deals. Homeware specialist Cargo Home... View Article
Lower prices driving Boots sales
September 30, 2004 11:16 amGrowth across first half but pressure on margins Boots has seen good sales growth across the past six months, but has taken a hit on margins... View Article
HMV upbeat on Christmas prospects
September 29, 2004 2:10 pm‘Encouraging’ increase in market share HMV has sounded a positive note as it approaches the key Christmas trading period, as it increases share in a competitive... View Article
Classy performance at Gucci
September 28, 2004 8:06 pmFashion brand’s performance signals recovery in luxury sector Fahsin brand Gucci has reported a 142.9 per cent increase in operating profit for the three months to... View Article
Karstadtquelle to focus on core retail offer
September 28, 2004 12:56 pmStarbucks venture to go in shake up at German retailer German retail group Karstadtquelle is to refocus on its core business as it implements strategy to... View Article
Retail distribution boosts demand for Virgin Mobile
September 28, 2004 10:01 amStrong growth across first half Virgin Mobile’s growing retail presence has helped to drive strong consumer demand for its products across the past six months. In... View Article
The Force is with Wal-Mart
September 27, 2004 4:02 pmStar Wars release boosts US sales Wal-Mart has seen its US sales given a lift by the high-profile release of the Star Wars trilogy on DVD.... View Article
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