CityBeat: The DFS double bluff
August 30, 2004 7:08 pmThe offer for DFS from Lord Kirkham is turning into a test of nerves, writes Glynn Davis Lord Kirkham, the founder of furniture business DFS, is... View Article
General Merchandise News
H&M expanding to Hungary
August 30, 2004 2:29 pmFashion retailer continues growth Swedish fashion retailer H&M is to expand into Hungary, with plans for a store in Budapest next autumn. H&M has signed a... View Article
GUS to spin off South African retail
August 27, 2004 1:14 pmPartial IPO for Lewis Group GUS is pushing ahead with plans for a partial IPO of Lewis Group, its South African retail business. Following the successful... View Article
Ahold hit by tough US market
August 26, 2004 5:58 pmEuropean sale recovery for retail group Ahold has seen sales improve in its core European retail operations, but its second quarter performance has been held back... View Article
Home Depot settles $5.5m discrimination case
August 26, 2004 11:04 amUS DIY retailer denies allegations Home Depot, the world’s biggest home improvement retailer, is to pay $5.5m to settle a discrimination case bought by employeees at... View Article
Waitrose manic for organic
August 25, 2004 12:34 pmSupermarket supporting Organic Week Waitrose is launching its biggest-ever organic food promotion, tying in to Organic Week in September. The UK supermarket chain, owned by John... View Article
Ethel Austin plans 70th birthday party
August 24, 2004 1:01 pmPromotional campaign to reward customers Discount clothing retailer Ethel Austin is laying plans for a promotional campaign to mark the 70th birthday of the business. Ethel... View Article
Tighter rules on tax free shopping
August 24, 2004 1:00 pmRetailers responsible for customer compliance New guidance issued by Customs on tax free shopping requires UK retail outlets to take more responsibility for customer compliance. Visitors... View Article
Gap plans international push
August 24, 2004 11:25 amClothing retailer may export more brands Gap is looking to kick-start its stalled international expansion and may export more of its retail brands outside the US.... View Article
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