Cinven behind JJB Sports bid
October 4, 2004 8:57 amPrivate equity player in approach to founder The mystery player behind a potential takeover approach to JJB Sports is private equity player Cinven, according to reports.... View Article
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Ahold sells Spanish business to Permira
October 4, 2004 8:41 amPrivate equity player in €686m deal Ahold is selling its Spanish retail operations to private equity firm Permira. The €685m deal, which will need regulatory approval,... View Article
Peapod founder named president
October 2, 2004 4:04 pmChange of management at US home shopping business Ahold has appointed Andrew Parkinson as president of its Peapod subsidiary, the leading internet grocer in the US.... View Article
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
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
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