New MD at Waterstone’s
March 31, 2004 10:26 pmDavid Gilbert to head bookstore chain HMV Group has appointed former Dixon’s executve David Gilbert as managing director of the HMV owned Waterstone’s book retail business.... View Article
General Merchandise News
M&S defends ‘short and sharp’ sale
March 30, 2004 8:42 pmMove to clear winter stock puts clothing sales back in spotlight Marks & Spencer has insisted a mid-season clothing sale is normal practice. [i]The Daily Telegraph[/i]... View Article
Wal-Mart seeing strong run-up to Easter
March 29, 2004 4:41 pmEarly holiday boosts March sales Wal-Mart is predicting a strong performance for March as this year’s early Easter boosts sales for the world’s biggest retailer. Wal-Mart... View Article
John Lewis launches credit card
March 28, 2004 3:03 pmCustomer demand for credit offer with HSBC Retail group John Lewis is launching a credit card in partnership with UK high street bank HSBC. The partnership,... View Article
In brief: The Saturday papers
March 27, 2004 4:54 pmBaugur looking at Karen Millen stake, John Lewis launches credit card. Retail news from the UK Saturday press. [b]The Times[/b] Baugur is in talks to buy... View Article
Sainsbury’s director moving to Argos
March 26, 2004 12:17 pmSara Weller to head GUS-owned retail group Sainsbury’s has announced that Sara Weller, deputy managing director of its supermarket business, is leaving the company to become... View Article
Higher volumes offset price cuts at H&M
March 26, 2004 12:16 pmSwedish fashion giant sees strong first quarter The weak US dollar allowed the Swedish fashion retailer to cut prices across the three months to the end... View Article
Carphone Warehouse plans European TalkTalk launch
March 25, 2004 12:44 pmFree calls offer to drive subscribers Carphone Warehouse has signalled a further move beyond its retail roots with plans to take its TalkTalk fixed line phone... View Article
Peacocks to nest in Turkey
March 24, 2004 9:20 pmClothing retailer in franchise deal UK clothing retailer Peacock Group has signed a franchise deal that will take its value-for-money offer to Turkey and the Arabian... View Article
