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
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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
Instore roll out boosts Brown & Jackson
July 28, 2004 6:44 pmStronger trading at value retailer Value retailer Brown & Jackson is seeing an upturn in trading as it continues to convert its Poundstretcher brand to the... View Article
Former Ahold execs face fraud charges
July 28, 2004 11:50 amUS Foodservice focus of SEC investigation Four former Ahold executives face fraud charges in the US in relation to the financial crisis that engulfed the retail... View Article
Moss Bros back on bid watch
July 27, 2004 3:59 pmKevin Stanford increasing interest in menswear retailer Upmarket menswear retailer Moss Bros is back at the center of bid speculation focused on clothing entrepreneur Kevin Stanford.... View Article
WH Smith focus back on store recovery
July 24, 2004 1:30 pmSale of publishing arm on track WH Smith is putting the focus back on restoring sales at its UK high street stores. Following the formal withdrawal... View Article
Permira drops plans for WH Smith bid
July 23, 2004 9:32 pmPrivate equity firm withdraws over pensions deficit Permira has abandoned plans to make an offer for WH Smith due to its concerns over the cost of... View Article
Tesco moves more jobs to India
July 23, 2004 3:33 amTesco is shifting more jobs from the UK to its business support centre in India. The UK’s biggest retailer is moving 420 jobs from offices in... View Article
Revamped Boots a hit with customers
July 22, 2004 11:06 amSales growth across quarter Improvements to product ranges and store layout at Boots are proving popular with customers and helping the health & beauty retailer compete... View Article
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