Nearby Stores adds to strength
July 12, 2004 9:18 pmTruro c-store acquired by expanding retailer Bristol-based Nearby Stores has bought a Costcutter store in Truro, Cornwall, bringing the groups’ total to 11. Sold by the... View Article
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Permira considers new WH Smith bid
July 12, 2004 3:14 pmPrivate equity player weighing up new offer price Private equity firm Permira has confirmed it is considering a revised takeover bid for WH Smith. The retailer... View Article
M&S STRATEGY FOCUS: M&S launches store and product overhaul
July 12, 2004 11:48 amDrive to address ‘key weaknesses’ in business Marks & Spencer is overhauling its stores and core product ranges as chief executive Stuart Rose seeks to overcome... View Article
M&S STRATEGY FOCUS: ‘Your M&S’ to lure back customers
July 12, 2004 11:30 amNew marketing campaign to focus on core strengths Mark & Spencer’s chief executive Stuart Rose is launching a new marketing campaign, ‘Your M&S’, which will focus... View Article
Further sales slide at Iceland
July 12, 2004 9:57 amBig Food Group pushing ahead with store revamps Like-for-like sales at food chain Iceland continued to slide in the 13 weeks to July 2, as owner... View Article
Philip Green claims more shareholder backing
July 10, 2004 5:05 pmInvestors urging M&S to co-operate Philip Green has claimed the support of more Marks & Spencer shareholders for his potential bid for the business. A statement... View Article
Adams appoints international head
July 10, 2004 5:05 pmChildrenswear retailer looking to step up expansion outside UK UK childrenswear retailer Adams has appointed Allen Hill to the new role of head of international. Hill... View Article
Carrefour facing new takeover prospect
July 10, 2004 5:05 pmFrench retailer warns on sales dip The possibility of a merger between the worlds’ two biggest retailers has been raised again after Carrefour warned that its... View Article
JJB Sports tackling tough trading
July 9, 2004 12:30 pmEuro 2004 helps reverse sales dip The sales impact of the Euro 2004 soccer tournament has helped JJB Sports start to reverse a sales decline as... View Article
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