Dixons appoints new finance chief
July 7, 2004 4:22 pmKevin O’Byrne promoted by electricals group Dixons has appointed of Kevin O’Byrne as group finance director. O’Byrne takes up the post later this month, replacing Jeremy... View Article
General Merchandise News
Michael Wemms to chair BRC
July 7, 2004 4:11 pmHouse of Fraser chairman takes up new post Michael Wemms, chairman of deparment store group House of Fraser, is to be the next chairman of the... View Article
Karstadt to cut 4,000 jobs
July 5, 2004 8:14 pmGerman department store tackling poor trading German retailer KarstadtQuelle, Europe’s biggest department store operator, is to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years. The move,... View Article
Former Threshers boss joins Mothercare board
July 5, 2004 5:54 pmMothercare has appointed David Williams, the former chief executive of off-licence group Threshers, as a non-executive director. Williams, who will join the board of the mother-and-baby... View Article
Morrisons considers sale of Safeway c-stores
June 30, 2004 8:02 pmInformation sent to potential buyers Morrisons has effectively invited offers for 120 smaller Safeway stores after sending information packs to potential buyers. The stores, acquired by... View Article
Board shuffle for Somerfield
June 30, 2004 6:30 pmJohn von Spreckelsen handing over chief executive role Somerfield is revamping its board from September, as executive chairman John von Spreckelsen focuses on the chairman’s role.... View Article
Innovation honoured at Maplin Electronics
June 29, 2004 5:10 pmAward for expanding retailer Maplin Electronics has won a national award for innovation, beating off competition from the top 100 private businesses in the UK. Maplin... View Article
Amazon.com and Toys R Us fall out
June 29, 2004 12:58 pmOnline giant seeks to end partnership Amazon.com is seeking to dissolve its partnership with Toys R Us as both retailers claim the other has violated the... View Article
Wal-Mart warns on June sales
June 29, 2004 1:44 amUS consumers shift to cautious mode Wal-Mart has cut its sales growth forecasts for June as a mood shift among US consumers reduced spending. The world’s... View Article
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