Clinton Cards sales not quite up to expectations
November 20, 2007 9:50 amThe company have issued an interim management statement which reflects the difficulties on the high street Like for like sales for the 16 weeks to 18... View Article
General Merchandise News
3i to acquire Agent Provocateur
November 15, 2007 1:22 pmFunding will allow Agent Provocateur to pursue further growth opportunities. Jennifer Dunstan, 3i Partner Buyouts, commented: “We are delighted to be investing in such a unique... View Article
Ted Baker confident on full year
November 15, 2007 8:34 amGroup revenue increased 14.3 per cent and gross margins were in line with expectations. Retail sales were 13.4 per cent above the same period last year.... View Article
WH Smith starts year on track
November 15, 2007 8:22 amWH Smith says the current year has started as expected with like-for-like sales for the first ten weeks flat. Combined like-for-like sales were down 1 per... View Article
Petrol drives up inflation
November 13, 2007 10:44 amFigures from the Office for National Statistics today show that consumer prices index (CPI) annual inflation the Government’s target measure was 2.1 per cent in October,... View Article
BRC releases essentail guidance on age restricted sales
November 2, 2007 1:15 pmThe British Retail Consortium (BRC) is releasing an updated edition of its age restricted sales guidance for retailers. A month ago today (October 1 2007) the... View Article
Gap withdraws child labour clothing
October 28, 2007 8:07 pmGap has withdrawn children’s clothing which was allegedly made using forced child labour in India. Gap has responded after a 10-year-old boy was filmed making clothes... View Article
Mattel issues fourth toy recall over lead fears
October 26, 2007 2:20 amMattel has recalled a production run of a single product sold in three markets due to high levels of lead. The toy is the Go Diego... View Article
Mothercare sales rocket.
October 18, 2007 10:41 amSuccess down to multi channel strategy UK like-for-like sales in the second quarter were up 3.4 per cent, with Mothercare up 3.9 per cent and ELC... View Article
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