B&M Bargains eyes stock market flotation
October 28, 2013 12:02 pmDiscounter B&M Bargains is eyeing a flotation on the stock market, according to a report by Sky News. The broadcaster revealed that US private equity firm... View Article
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Freeport Retail to return to UK
October 28, 2013 10:34 amOutlet centre developer and operator Freeport Retail is to return to the UK market after an eight year absence. Acquired by Carlyle in 2007 in a... View Article
Tesco one of biggest winners from release of Grand Theft Auto V
October 28, 2013 10:34 amNew figures on the games market have revealed that the hotly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto V has pushed the market back into growth for the first time... View Article
Vision Express pledges support for The 5% Club
October 28, 2013 9:54 amOptical retailer Vision Express has announced that it is backing The 5% Club by pledging to meet a benchmark to provide support and training for graduates,... View Article
John Lewis reports strongest week of its second half as sales rise by 8.4%
October 25, 2013 12:20 pmSales at John Lewis rose by 8.4% year-on-year last week to give the retailer its biggest sterling week to date in the second half of its... View Article
House of Fraser opens first international flagship store
October 25, 2013 12:20 pmHouse of Fraser is expanding into the Middle East with the opening of its first international flagship store in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Launched with franchise... View Article
Amazon third quarter sales rise by 24%
October 25, 2013 12:20 pmOnline retail giant Amazon has narrowed its losses in its third quarter after achieving better-than-expected sales. Amazon’s sales surged by 24% to $17.09 billion in the... View Article
John Lewis unveils Christmas winter wonderland windows
October 25, 2013 11:54 amJohn Lewis has unveiled Christmas windows with a twist at its flagship Oxford Street and Peter Jones department stores. To create the displays, the retailer has... View Article
McKesson acquires majority stake in Lloydspharmacy owner
October 25, 2013 11:54 amUS pharmaceutical distributor McKesson Corporation is to acquire a majority stake in Celesio, the owner of the Lloydspharmacy chain. McKesson has signed an agreement with German... View Article
