Disney Stores on the market
May 23, 2003 12:00 amStore reduction programme underway May 23 2003 The Walt Disney Company is looking for a buyer for its Disney Store chain in North America and Europe.... View Article
General Merchandise News
Kingfisher draws the line on Castorama saga
May 23, 2003 12:00 amFrench DIY chain now wholly-owned May 23 2003 Kingfisher has won the final battle for its French DIY chain Castorama, owning 100 per cent of the... View Article
Gap sees profits soar
May 23, 2003 12:00 amStronger product offer brings customers back May 23 2003 Gap saw it a fivefold leap in profits in the first quarter of the year as stronger... View Article
Federated to capitalise on Macy’s brand
May 23, 2003 12:00 amUS department store operator to rename regional chains May 23 2003 Macy’s, one of the best known department store names in the U, is being called... View Article
Feature: Bookshops meet new market demands
May 22, 2003 12:00 amA new breed of retailers is shaking up the UK book sector, writes Mark Ludmon May 22 2003 Ottakar’s refers to its outlets as “lifestyle stores”... View Article
Sainsbury’s open to joint Safeway bid
May 22, 2003 12:00 amScope of inquiry likely to limit single buyer May 22 2003 Sainsbury’s is prepared to work with another supermarket operator on a bid for Safeway in... View Article
UK retail sees further slowdown
May 22, 2003 12:00 amLowest growth rate for three years May 22 2003 The slowdown in UK consumer spending is starting to bite, with figures from the Office of National... View Article
Morrisons expanding UK reach
May 22, 2003 12:00 amSupermarket operator strong despite Safeway uncertainly May 22 2003 Morrisons is expanding its presence in the UK, moving into new trading areas as well as growing... View Article
Competition Commission plans crackdown on extended warranties
May 21, 2003 12:00 amRemedies include limits on sales incentives May 20 2003 Limits on sales incentives for extended warranties, alleged to have encouraged retail sales staff to indulge in... View Article
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