General Merchandise News

European sales kick start Timberland

October 17, 2003 9:04 am

Footwear retailer sees rise in sales October 16 2003 European sales helped footwear retailer Timberland overcome a competitive US market in the third quarter. The US... View Article

ScS recovers as weather cools

October 17, 2003 8:49 am

Furniture chain sees like-for-likes lift October 17 2003 Sofa specialist ScS upholstery has seen sales recover since the UK weather returned to more normal temperatures. In... View Article

Thorntons considering MBO move

October 15, 2003 6:44 pm

Private equity firm in talks with confectionery retailer October 15 2003 Confectionery retailer and manufacturer Thorntons is in talks with a private equity player over a... View Article

UK retail growth continues

October 14, 2003 11:05 am

BRC figures suggest spending trends set for Christmas October 14 2003 September saw UK retail sales continue to grow steadily, suggesting that UK consumers are in... View Article

Federated drops FCUK brand

October 12, 2003 11:44 am

US department store bows to consumer pressure over fragrance ads October 11 2003 The FCUK brand faces a conservative backlash in the US after a pressure... View Article

Gap sales continue growth

October 11, 2003 7:16 pm

US recovery on track with international sales steady October 11 2003 Gap saw total sales increase by 14 per cent to $1.5bn in the five-weeks to... View Article

Boots sales slip in second quarter

October 11, 2003 7:15 pm

High street retailer heralds ‘solid’ performance October 10 2003 Boots is hoping for a boost from Christmas sales after retail sales growth slowed in the second... View Article

OFT looking at Harrods card upgrade

October 10, 2003 9:46 am

Watchdog considers switch to credit car offer October 10 2003 The Office of Fair Trading is looking at the way upmarket department store Harrods upgraded customers... View Article