Vandevelde hands over reins at M&S
July 8, 2003 8:58 pmShare only package for chairman July 9 2003 Marks & Spencer chief executive Roger Homes is to take over the final executive role held by Luc... View Article
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UK store cards face MP’s probe
July 8, 2003 6:40 pmTreasury Select Committee questions high interest charges July 8 2003 Store cards issued by UK retailers are to be investigated by the Treasury Select Committee as... View Article
Signet pushes up US sales
July 8, 2003 5:58 pmJewellery retailer combats tougher market July 8 2003 Signet has seen its US sales increase despite challenging trading conditions. The specialist jewellery retailer told shareholders at... View Article
Safeway content with steady sales
July 8, 2003 7:51 amMarginal like-for-like dip against strong comparatives July 8 2003 UK supermarket chain Safeway said its like-for-like sales have been broadly stable across the first quarter, with... View Article
Ahold faces criminal investigation
July 7, 2003 3:50 pmSupermarket group co-operating with Dutch authorities July 7 2003 Netherlands-based supermarket giant Ahold is facing a criminal investigation by the Dutch authorities. Ahold reported that a... View Article
Discount Tuesday boosts Wyevale
July 7, 2003 7:58 amGarden centre retailer takes on DIY market July 7 2003 Discount days for customers over 60 are helping Wyevale Garden Centres challenge increasing competition from other... View Article
Marks & Spencer modifies pay cut plan
July 5, 2003 8:36 amRetailer acts on employee concern over unsocial hours variation July 5 2003 Marks and Spencer has changed plans to end double time payments for working unsocial... View Article
WH Smith appoints new chief executive
July 4, 2003 1:28 pmRichard Handover to become chairman July 4 2003 WH Smith has appointed Kate Swann, currently managing director of Argos, as its new chief executive. Current chief... View Article
Budgens to source all fresh meat in UK
July 3, 2003 6:01 pmSupermarket chain adapts to consumer demand July 3 2003 Supermarket chain Budgens is to source all its own label fresh meat and poultry from UK farmers.... View Article
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