Safeway bidders still in the game
June 24, 2003 5:07 pmConsolidation would lead to tighter regulations June 24 2003 The Competition Commission has not yet ruled out any of the potential bidders for UK supermarket operator... View Article
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Alliance UniChem growth hit by uncertainty
June 24, 2003 7:31 amRetail acquisitions relatively slow June 24 2003 Pharmacy business Alliance UniChem is finding its harder to acquire new retail businesses in its core markets. In the... View Article
Somerfield seeks OFT guidance on Sainsbury’s interest
June 23, 2003 7:36 amDetails of 171 stores sought June 23 2003 Somerfield has asked the UK Office of Fair Trading for details of the 171 stores Sainsbury’s is seeking... View Article
Hamleys ‘would consider’ Waterstone offer
June 23, 2003 7:31 amToy retailer has had no approach June 23 2003 Hamleys has had no bid approach from Tim Waterstone, but the independent directors would consider any offer.... View Article
WH Smith in succession headhunt
June 22, 2003 5:14 pmReplacement chief executive sought June 22 2003 WH Smith has indicated that it has appointed a headhunter to look for a suitable replacement for Chief Executive... View Article
Midnight magic sparks Pottermania
June 21, 2003 10:38 amLong queues greet launch of new book June 21 2003 Plans for parties gave way to old-fashioned queue management as customers waited in line to buy... View Article
Tower Records facing the music
June 20, 2003 8:47 amStruggling retailer needs to broaden product range June 20 2003 Tower Records – or a buyer of the business – will have reinvent the brand with... View Article
John Lewis in talks for Oxford store
June 19, 2003 9:33 amNew plans for extension of Westgate Centre June 19 2003 John Lewis hopes to open a new full-line department store in Oxford as part of a... View Article
H&M pushing into new markets
June 19, 2003 7:41 amSwedish fashion retailer pushes profits up June 18 2003 The H&M fashion phenomenon continues to sweep the world, with Poland, The Czech Republic and Portugal the... View Article
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