Easter fails to lift April shopper numbers
May 6, 2003 12:00 amUK consumers keep retailers guessing May 6 2003 The late Easter failed to cure the weakness in UK retail, with April shopper traffic down 0.5 per... View Article
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John Lewis launches consultation on cuts
May 4, 2003 12:00 amUK department store operator faces clash of catchments May 3 2003 John Lewis Partnership has started a cost cutting exercise that could affect 380 employees, both... View Article
Wal-Mart sells distribution arm in $1.5bn deal
May 3, 2003 12:00 amMcLane sold to company chaired by Warren Buffett May 3 2003 Wal-Mart has sold its grocery distribution business McLane to Berkshire Hathaway Inc, a company chaired... View Article
Safeway strengthens front line strength
May 2, 2003 12:00 amLawrence Christensen to take over retail operations May 2 2003 Safeway is focusing on boosting its all important sales figures by handing responsibility for its retail... View Article
Ahold to sell Malaysian business to Dairy Farm
May 2, 2003 12:00 amHong Kong operator takes on 34 store chain May 2 2003 Ahold is to sell another batch of non-core supermarkets with the transfer of it Malaysian... View Article
Boots confirms Richard Baker as chief exec
May 1, 2003 12:00 amAsda boss takes up challenging role In September May 1 2003 Boots has confirmed that Asda chief operating officer Richard Baker will take over as Boots... View Article
Safeway probe to look at wider issues
May 1, 2003 12:00 amC-stores and non-food included in enquiry May 1 2003 The Competition Commission is to consider a much broader range of issues than expected when ruling in... View Article
UK sales weak despite Easter boost
May 1, 2003 12:00 amUnderlying growth flat says CBI May 1 2003 UK retailers saw a sales boost from the late Easter and good weather in April, but the rise... View Article
Outdoor retailers buck UK downturn
April 29, 2003 12:00 amVolume growth weak overall April 29 2003 UK retail is seeing the lowest growth rates for three years, with only outdoor retailers bucking the trend thanks... View Article
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