Gap leads slowdown in mid-market sales
August 6, 2004 4:23 pmUS retailers see mixed fortunes US consumers deserted mid-market retailers in favour of discounters in July, with Gap among those telling a tale of woe. Gap... View Article
General Merchandise News
Price-drop.tv launches store chain
August 4, 2004 11:57 amPilot store finds success at Galleria Outlet Centre Price-drop.tv, the TV shopping channel, has launched the first of a chain of retail outlets with a successful... View Article
Canadian Wal-Mart workers allowed to form union
August 4, 2004 11:24 amRuling could open retailer to unionisation Employees at a Wal-Mart store in Quebec, Canadia, have been given the go-ahead to form a union. If successful, the... View Article
Figleaves boosts buying strength
August 4, 2004 11:23 amOnline retailer shops at M&S for key appointment Online lingerie retailer Figleaves has appointed Ryan Murray to the newly created role of buying and merchandising director.... View Article
Wal-Mart trials 24 hour pharmacies
August 3, 2004 11:36 amDrive for share of US dispensing market Wal-Mart has launched a trial of 24 hour pharmacies at five US stores as it aims for an even... View Article
Home Depot workers reject union move
August 2, 2004 10:21 amDetroit workers vote against representation Home Depot workers at a store in Detroit have voted against union representation. The rejection of unionisation is a setback for... View Article
CityBeat: FCUK fatigue?
July 31, 2004 12:37 pmFrench Connection faces some tough choices if consumers are tiring of the FCUK brand, writes Glynn Davis. It was interesting to see the shares of French... View Article
Target agrees sale of Mervyn’s chain
July 31, 2004 12:37 pmUS discounter refocused on core business US discount retailer Target has agreed the sale of its 257-store Mervyn’s chain to an investment consortium. The latest $1.65bn... View Article
Marshall Ward in Butlins distribution deal
July 29, 2004 6:10 pmCatalogue available to Bourne Leisure Home shopping specialist Marshall Ward has agreed a catalogue distribution deal with Bourne Leisure owner of Butlins, Haven, British Holidays, Haven... View Article
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