CI Traders to expand Marks & Spencer franchise
January 23, 2004 9:27 amOverall trading conditions still tough January 23 2004 CI Traders is to transform one of its Jersey grocery stores into a new Marks & Spencer Foodhall... View Article
General Merchandise News
H&M to enter Canadian market
January 23, 2004 1:19 amSwedish retailer seek new pastures January 22 2004 Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz is aiming to emulate its success in the USA by expanding into... View Article
N Brown bucks tough home shopping market
January 22, 2004 9:20 amSales up as cost of lower margins January 22 2004 Home shopping specialist N Brown has outperformed its rivals to grow sales, but has seen margins... View Article
Ahold streamlines retail support
January 21, 2004 5:06 pmOffices merged in efficiency drive January 21 2004 Ahold is to close its US corporate HQ and manage its US retail chains from a new site.... View Article
Ahold to sell US c-stores
January 20, 2004 11:41 amNew York-based brands on the market January 20 2004 Ahold has put its chain of 204 US convenience stores on the market as the troubled supermarket... View Article
Blacks Leisure sales on target
January 19, 2004 9:44 amLate trading keeps outdoor retailer waiting January 19 2004 Outdoor and boardwear clothing retailer Blacks Leisure joined other UK retailers in waiting until the last minute... View Article
Federated shuts five stores
January 17, 2004 1:00 pmUS department store giants trims numbers January 17 2004 US retailer Federated Department Stores is to close five more underperfoming stores. The closure of two Rich’s-Macy’s... View Article
‘Dumb time’ for Home Depot to target Kingfisher
January 17, 2004 1:00 pmUS DIY giant to focus on store refurbishment January 17 2004 Home Depot has denied rumours that a bid for UK counterpart Kingfisher is imminent, announcing... View Article
Peacocks confident after good Christmas
January 16, 2004 9:35 amClothing retailer sees benefits of system investment January 16 2004 Value clothing retailer Peacock Group has seen the sales benefits of investment in a more flexible... View Article
