Peacocks outperforms tough market
July 14, 2004 6:27 pmSales up against strong comparatives Despite comparatives with a strong performance last year as well as a generally tough clothing market, retail group Peacock has reported... View Article
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Black Leisure sees strong start to year
July 13, 2004 10:23 amOutdoor retailer enjoying healthy sales Blacks Leisure has seen strong demand across the start of the financial year, with group sales up by 17.5 per cent... View Article
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
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
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