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
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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
Marks & Spencer backs Stuart Rose in share row
June 28, 2004 12:40 pmRetailer condemns press ‘inaccuracy and innuendo’ Marks & Spencer has strongly backed chief executive Stuart Rose as the Financial Services Authority launches its formal inquiry in... View Article
FSA to investigate M&S trading
June 26, 2004 11:22 amCity watchdog to probe dealing in run-up to Green bid The Financial Services Authority has confirmed that its is to conduct a formal investigation into trading... View Article
Best Buy and Napster in marketing alliance
June 25, 2004 10:29 amRetailer aims to capitalise on success of music downloads Best Buy, one of the biggest US electricals retailers, has announced an ongoing marketing deal with music... View Article
Board changes at ScS to drive growth
June 24, 2004 12:23 pmNew finance director at furniture retailer ScS Upholstery has appointed Ron Turnbull as finance director of the business. Turnbull succeeds Sacha Beere, who becomes operations director.... View Article
H&M price cuts help drive sales
June 23, 2004 6:49 pmVolume growth across first half Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz has taken advantage of a weaker dollar to drive down its prices across the past... View Article
WH Smith suspends takeover talks
June 23, 2004 9:51 amRetailer planning to spin off publishing arm WH Smith has suspended talks with venture capitalist Permira over a sale of the business. WH Smith issued a... View Article
Wal-Mart facing sex discrimination action
June 22, 2004 9:52 pmJudge allows class action by female employees Wal-Mart is facing one of the biggest civil right actions in legal history after a US judge certified a... View Article
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