WH Smith sales suffer in heat
August 28, 2003 11:34 amUK like-for-likes flat in second half August 28 2003 WH Smith has confirmed that it has seen sales hit by the heatwave which has kept customers... View Article
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Powerhouse assets attract retail interest
August 27, 2003 8:34 amReceivers in talks with potential buyers August 27 2003 Deloitte & Touche, receivers for the PowerHouse electricals retail chain, has received a number of enquiries from... View Article
Matalan to trial smaller stores
August 27, 2003 8:33 amDiscount clothing retailer targets high streets August 27 2003 Matalan is to trial a smaller store format which would enable it to bring its discount clothing... View Article
Phones 4U to sell BT Broadband
August 27, 2003 7:18 amMobile retailer extends telecoms alliance August 27 2003 Phones 4U is to sell BT Broadband in its 338 UK high street stores across the UK. The... View Article
Ahold to sell US c-store chain
August 26, 2003 8:38 amGolden Gallon acquired by The Pantry August 26, 2003 Dutch supermarket giant Ahold continues to dispose of non-core operations with the sale of its US c-store... View Article
Australian retailers fight it out over fuel
August 25, 2003 1:45 pmWoolworths reports record profits as Cole Myer recovery continues August 25 2003 Supermarket sales linked to fuel are proving to be a fierce battleground for two... View Article
Sainsbury’s drops Somerfield plans
August 23, 2003 7:39 pmAcquisition of store package abandoned August 23 2003 Sainsbury’s has abandoned plans to acquire 171 stores from rival supermarket operator Somerfield following the referral of its... View Article
Dixons courts Powerhouse staff
August 23, 2003 7:38 pmInvitation extended to troubled rival’s employees August 23 2003 Dixons hopes to recruit staff from rival chain Powerhouse, which this week went into receivership and announced... View Article
Wal-Mart linked to Woolworths bid
August 22, 2003 12:33 pmUS retailer might onsider high street move August 22 2003 Woolworths may be a takeover target for US retail giant Wal-mart, according to City speculation. Rumours... View Article
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