John Lewis downbeat on Christmas
December 20, 2003 11:38 amConsumer confidence dented by interest rate rise December 20 2003 The John Lewis Partnership has sounded a cautious note on its Christmas prospects after sales dipped... View Article
General Merchandise News
Dixons defends warranties business
December 18, 2003 2:33 pmClare rejects ‘unfair’ claim December 18 2003 Dixons has defended its record on the sale of extended warranties. The DTI has accepted recommendations from the Competition... View Article
Retail sales slower in November
December 18, 2003 2:01 pmOfficial figures show faltering start to Christmas December 18 2003 UK retail sales grew by just 0.1 per cent in November on the month, according to... View Article
Ahold Disco sale talks stalled
December 17, 2003 9:30 pmExclusive negotiations with Cencosud end December 17 2003 Talks between Ahold and Chilean retailer Cencosud have ended without an offer being made for Ahold’s stake in... View Article
Kesa boosted by takeover rumours
December 17, 2003 9:20 pmDixons and Darty seen as ideal match December 17 2003 Electrical group Kesa saw it share price increase as the City speculated that the former Kingfisher... View Article
H&M winter lines offer cold comfort
December 16, 2003 10:14 amSales growth slows in November December 16 2003 Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz has seen a lukewarm customer response to its warm winter clothing ranges.... View Article
Wal-Mart still cautious on sales
December 15, 2003 10:45 pmUS consumers delaying Christmas spending December 15 2003 Wal-Mart is expecting its December sales to be a the lower end of its forecast as US shoppers... View Article
UK shoppers winning Christmas war of nerves
December 13, 2003 11:39 amDiscounting starting to take hold December 13 2003 Despite predictions of a last minute rush, UK shoppers are starting to see the benefits of discounting as... View Article
Debenhams to focus on young fashion
December 12, 2003 9:42 amRevamp under new management team December 12 2003 The new regime at department store group Debenhams plan to refocus its young fashion offer to better compete... View Article
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