Supermarket suppliers back Morrisons bid for Safeway
August 9, 2003 10:03 amConcern over buying power may tip the balance August 9 2003 Suppliers have sent a clear message to the UK Competition Commission that they want to... View Article
General Merchandise News
Heatwave takes its toll on UK retail
August 9, 2003 9:41 amShopper numbers fall in high temperatures August 9 2003 While the recent spell of good weather across the UK has helped boost shopper numbers, the oppressively... View Article
Wal-Mart international sales up strongly
August 8, 2003 7:50 amUS chief in UK ahead of competition report August 8 2003 Wal-Mart’s international division, which includes the UK Asda chain, saw sales of $3.5bn in July,... View Article
Hamleys boss steps down
August 7, 2003 10:12 pmSimon Burke hands over reins at toy retailer August 7 2003 Hamleys executive chairman Simon Burke has stepped down from the board of the toy retailer... View Article
JD Sports warns on slower trading
August 6, 2003 9:39 amSportswear retailer steps up store disposals August 6 2003 Sportswear retailer John David Groups has warned that full year results wil be below expectations. In the... View Article
Budgens promises no more tears
August 6, 2003 9:07 amTear-free onion spares consumers August 6 2003 Supermarket chain Budgens is introducing a tear-free onion as part of its support for UK producers. The move to... View Article
Burberry director seeks new horizons
August 5, 2003 8:09 amMichael Metcalf to leave fashion retailer August 5 2003 Burberry has announced that Michael Metcalf, chief operating and financial officer, is to stand down next March.... View Article
Carphone Warehouse warns on ‘sexy’ pricing
August 4, 2003 3:20 pmMarket leader comes out fighting August 4 2003 The Carphone Warehouse has warned customers against buying mobile phones on price alone. As rival Phones 4U launched... View Article
Marks & Spencer fills its Childrenswear gap
August 4, 2003 1:50 pmAnthony Thompson to revitalise kids clothing offer August 4 2003 Marks & Spencer has tasked Anthony Thompson from rival clothing retailer Gap with boosting its childrenswear... View Article
