Union rallies shopworkers over Christmas Day opening
May 26, 2004 7:45 pmUsdaw urges retail staff to lobby MPs UK shopworkers’ union Usdaw is encouraging retail employees to lobby their MPs ahead of a key vote on Christmas... View Article
General Merchandise News
Asda eyes move into Europe
May 25, 2004 1:56 pmWal-Mart considering expansion from UK Wal-Mart is considering taking the Asda supermarket brand into Europe as a route to expansion. On a visit to Brussels to... View Article
Burberry builds on success
May 24, 2004 10:40 amSales jump for fashion brand Fashion retailer Burberry has continued to build on the popularity of its ranges, growing sales by 15 per cent in the... View Article
CityBeat: Stuck in the middle with who?
May 23, 2004 6:42 pmGlynn Davis looks at Sainsbury’s dilemma in the middle ground of UK grocery retailing. Justin King, chief executive of Sainsbury’s, put his head above the parapet... View Article
Claire’s expects European recovery in second half of year
May 21, 2004 10:17 amNew product ranges expected to boost sales Accessories retailer Claire’s expects its underperforming European stores to show a sales recovery in the second half of the... View Article
Amazon expands UK operation
May 20, 2004 8:59 pmSecond fulfilment centre to open in Scotland Online retailer Amazon is to open a second UK fulfilment centre, at Gourock in Scotland. The new facility, due... View Article
MFI tackling sales slip
May 20, 2004 10:27 amFurniture retailer hit by competition MFI is launching new product ranges and has shaken up senior managment roles following a sharp decline in orders in an... View Article
Harrods gets creative
May 18, 2004 9:00 pmDepartment store appoints creative director Upmarket London department store Harrods has appointed Susanne Tide-Frater to the newly created role of creative director. Tide-Frater will develop new... View Article
Tougher times at Toys R Us
May 18, 2004 10:32 amLosses grow across quarter Toys R Us has seen an increase in losses across the first quarter of 2004, reporting a loss of $28m compared to... View Article
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