Talks on sale of US Disney Stores
June 4, 2004 10:31 amChildren’s Place hopes to acquire 330-store chain Walt Disney is in talks to sell the Disney Store chain in North America to Children’s Place Retail Stores.... View Article
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Wal-Mart leads strong May for US retail
June 3, 2004 5:40 pmConsumer confidence remains high US shoppers stayed in spending mode during May, with a strong performance by Wal-Mart leading generally encouraging sales figures from US retailers.... View Article
M&S wins injunction against Philip Green’s lawyers
June 2, 2004 7:52 pmLaw firm Freshfields blocked from advising bidder Marks & Spencer has won a temporary High Court injunction stopping law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from acting for... View Article
Asos strengthens management team
June 2, 2004 11:12 amOnline fashion retailer announces senior appointments Asos has strengthened its senior team with several key appointments. The online fashion retailer has appointed its logistics director Nichola... View Article
Burger King launches UK expansion
June 1, 2004 9:40 pmRetail development strategy for fast food chain Burger King plans to open around 25 new restaurants over the next year, its biggest expansion in the UK... View Article
M&S comes out fighting
June 1, 2004 12:41 pmStuart Rose appointed chief executive Marks & Spencer has sent a clear signal that it plans to fight the planned bid by Philip Green, announcing the... View Article
Austin Reed hints at Country Casuals sale
May 27, 2004 7:15 pmFashion group reviewing underperforming womenswear brand Fashion retail group Austin Reed has sent a strong signal that it is considering selling its underperforming Country Casuals womenswear... View Article
Tesco has eyes on China
May 27, 2004 10:15 amAsian growth key to global status, says Leahy Tesco hopes to move up the world retail rankings by growing its operations in Asia, including a move... View Article
Sainsbury’s strengthens management team
May 26, 2004 9:27 pmTrading and marketing directors apointed Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin king has shuffled his management team with two senior appointments. Stephen Nelson moves from his current role... View Article
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