Uniqlo appoints UK chief
October 25, 2002 12:00 amFormer Body Shop MD to take the helm at Japanese clothing chain October 25 2002 Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo has appointed Bernie Foster, the former Body... View Article
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Ahold sees steady sales
October 25, 2002 12:00 amLike-for-likes growth slower in challenging market October 25 2002 International supermarket operator Ahold saw total rise 5.8 per cent to 16.4 bn euros in the third... View Article
September figures show clothing slowdown
October 24, 2002 12:00 amDepartment store sales up strongly September 24 2002 Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that UK clothing sales fell in September, but also point... View Article
Virgin planning electricals brand
October 20, 2002 12:00 amUS acquisitions considered, says Branson October 18 2002 Virgin boss Richard Branson has told US reported that the brand is planning to extend further into consumer... View Article
Six plans 50 UK stores
October 19, 2002 12:00 amGerman accessories retailer launches UK push at Bluewater October 19 2002 German store chain Six plans 50 UK stores as part of its European expansion programme,... View Article
Marks & Spencer rolls out Simply Food franchise
October 18, 2002 12:00 amSSP to run 40 railway station stores October 18 2002 Marks & Spencer and retail catering specialist Select Service Partner will open up to 40 franchised... View Article
Mothercare sales still down
October 15, 2002 12:00 amCore clothing range underperforming October 15 2002 Mothercare has confirmed that the business continued to experience severe problems in the first half of its financial year.... View Article
Blockbuster buys Gamestation
October 15, 2002 12:00 amUK’s number two games retailer adds to Blockbuster’s home entertainment strength October 15 2002 Blockbuster has bought the 64-store Gamestation business. The acquisition of the UK’s... View Article
Burberry growth on track
October 14, 2002 12:00 amDemerged fashion brand trading well October 14 2002 Burberry Group has reported encouraging growth in the luxury clothing brand’s first trading statement since its demerger from... View Article
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