Esprit moves to end market speculation
April 5, 2004 11:55 pmFashion retailer’s statement aims to calm markets Hong Kong fashion retailer Esprit has moved to play down market speculation that a major announcement is on the... View Article
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JC Penney confirms drugstore sale
April 5, 2004 11:55 pm2,800 stores split between to competitors US retail giant JC Penney has confirmed the $4.5bn sale of its Eckerd drugstore chain, as expected splitting the 2,800... View Article
Thorntons strengthens board with non-exec appointment
April 5, 2004 11:54 pmMartin Davey joins chocolate retailer Thorntons has moved to boost its board strength with the appointment of Martin Davey as a non-executive director of the company.... View Article
Tim Waterstone buys Early Learning Centre
April 5, 2004 12:02 am�62m deal will take toy chain back to educational roots Tim Waterstone is to combine the 215-store Early Learning Centre chain with his five-strong Daisy &... View Article
ScS driving sales in competitive market
April 2, 2004 4:12 pmSales up across first half Furniture retailer ScS Upholstery has outperformed some of its main rivals in the increasingly competitive UK furniture market. Across the six... View Article
JC Penney ready to split Eckerd pharmacy chain
April 2, 2004 10:23 amSale talks for $4.4bn sale US department store group JC Penney is reported to be in advanced talks over a $4.4bn spit sale of its 2,800-store... View Article
PPR moves to complete Gucci sale
April 2, 2004 10:02 am$2.8bn offer for luxury brand business French retail group Pinault-Printemps Redoute is set to spend $2.8 by buying the one-third of luxury retailer Gucci it does... View Article
Asda sees Big W opportunity
April 1, 2004 12:13 pmGeorge brand could fill out-of-town gap Asda could bring its George clothing brand to the out-of-town Big W stores operated by Woolworths. The London [i]Evening Standard... View Article
Benetton back in profit
April 1, 2004 12:11 pmItalian fashion retailer sees benefits of Sportsystem sale Benetton saw a return to profit in 2003, after selling its underperforming sportswear retail chain Sportsystem. The Italian... View Article
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