Government backs down in Ann Summers jobs battle
July 18, 2003 5:26 pmRetailer will be allowed to advertise in Job Centres July 18 2003 Lingerie and sex toy retailer Ann Summers will be allowed to advertise in Job... View Article
General Merchandise News
UK Sanity Entertainment stores on the market
July 18, 2003 10:53 amBrazin seeks buyer for former Our Price stores July 18 2003 Australian retailer Brazin has confirmed that it is putting its UK music stores on the... View Article
Blacks Leisure on expansion trial
July 18, 2003 7:31 amOutdoor retailer sees sales growth July 18 2003 Blacks Leisure Group plans to open 20 new stores this year across its various retail formats. The UK’s... View Article
Mothercare sales edge ahead
July 18, 2003 7:19 amRecovery ‘on right track’ July 18 2003 Mothercare has seen a rise in sales over the first 15 weeks over the new financial year, but cautioned... View Article
Government backtracks on pharmacy deregulation
July 17, 2003 5:02 pm‘Balanced package’ to protect local needs July 17 2003 The UK government has rejected plans for a full scale deregulation of the pharmacy market. In a... View Article
Tesco to create 3500 new jobs
July 17, 2003 12:11 pmTesco Express conversions underway July 17 2003 Tesco has announced plans to create 3,500 new job across the UK, although some IT staff face job losses... View Article
Harry Potter works magic for Ottakar’s
July 17, 2003 8:42 amBook retailer sees sales soar July 17 2003 UK book retailer Ottakar’s has reaped the benefits of its strong support for the fifth Harry Potter book,... View Article
New Look sees hope in stronger market
July 17, 2003 8:42 amLike-for-likes positive over recent weeks July 17 2003 New Look has seen the benefits of the recent improvement in the UK retail market, with positive like-for-like... View Article
The Entertainer searches for top retro toy
July 17, 2003 7:52 amPublic vote for favourite revival July 15 2003 From He-Man to the Care Bears, and Superted to the Magic Roundabout, the UK public are to get... View Article
