Sears acquisition confirmed
May 29, 2002 12:00 amUS Regulators give approval to Land End takeover May 29 2002 US retailer Sears, Roebuck has been given a swift clearance by the US authorities for... View Article
General Merchandise News
Asda Takes On Royal Role
May 27, 2002 12:00 amIn store celebrations to mark Golden Jubilee May 27 2002 Asda is to hold car park ‘street’ parties to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. All 253... View Article
Marks & Spencer To Catch Fraudsters At The Till
May 26, 2002 12:00 amNew Monitoring System Biggest Thing Since CCTV May 19 2002 Marks & Spencer has implemented a new 30-second fraud detection system which it claims will reduce... View Article
Retailers Sign Up To RFID Anti-Crime Drive
May 25, 2002 12:00 amWoolworths, Asda, Dell trial product tracking technology May 24 2002 Compact discs, laptop computers, and consignments of clothing are to be fitted with a sophisticated tracking... View Article
Boots Hits Back At Sell Note
May 24, 2002 12:00 amCompany Anger As Bank Questions Accounting Procedures May 19 2002 Boots has reacted angrily to a ‘sell’ recommendation issued by investment bankers Credit Suisse First Boston.... View Article
Tesco Brings Cherokee Clothing To the UK
May 24, 2002 12:00 amFashion Brand Takes Supermarket Operator Into New Territory May 22 2002 Tesco will launch the US Cherokee clothing range in its UK stores this Autumn, in... View Article
Federated To Supply Hudson’s Bay
May 24, 2002 12:00 amAgreement Links Leading US and Canadian Department Store Chains May 22 2002 Federated Department Stores has signed a deal to provide its private label brands to... View Article
Alexon On Steady Course
May 23, 2002 12:00 amNew Envy Stores Planned; Dolcis Sees Slight Sales Upturn May 22 2002 Alexon Group has reported an ‘encouraging’ start to the financial year. The clothing and... View Article
Macdonalds Trials Merchandise Areas
May 16, 2002 12:00 amNew store format aims for higher margin sales May 7 2002 Fast food giant Macdonalds is moving further into retail territory with the development of a... View Article
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