General Merchandise News

TM Lewin comes to Canary Wharf

July 29, 2003 5:18 pm

Upmarket shirtmaker extends London reach July 29 2003 Quality shirtmaker TM Lewin is extending it reach to its core urban professional market with a new store... View Article

Former Tesco director to advise DCS Europe

July 27, 2003 11:34 am

Christine Cross to work with household goods distributor July 27 2003 DCS Europe, Europe’s biggest household goods distributor, has appointed former Tesco group business development Christine... View Article

Wal-Mart plans South American swoop

July 27, 2003 10:01 am

Ahold businesses targeted by world’s biggest retailer July 27 2003 Wal-Mart plans a dramatic increase in its South American operations with an offer for Ahold’s businesses... View Article

Wal-Mart European boss retires

July 25, 2003 7:57 am

Asda to report directly to US July 24 2003 Wal-Mart’s president and chief executive of European operations has retired, and the vacant post will not be... View Article

UK retail sizzles in June

July 24, 2003 6:42 pm

Warm weather boosts shopper numbers July 24 2003 The heatwave across much of the UK in June helped to boost retail sales, according to the latest... View Article

Core ranges boost Boots

July 24, 2003 7:43 am

High street stores ‘trading well’ July 24 2003 Boots is seeing the benefits of its renewed focus on its core product ranges, with like-for-like sales in... View Article