US contract cheers Whittard of Chelsea
October 14, 2004 9:37 amStore openings continue for specialist retailer Tea and coffee retailer Whittard of Chelsea has seen a positive reaction from US consumers to its ranges of kitchenware.... View Article
General Merchandise News
Ahold settles with US authorities
October 13, 2004 6:30 pmDeal with SEC aims to draw line under financial crisis Ahold has reached a settlement with the US United States Securities and Exchange Commission over the... View Article
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
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
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