General Merchandise News

Retail sales slower in November

December 18, 2003 2:01 pm

Official figures show faltering start to Christmas December 18 2003 UK retail sales grew by just 0.1 per cent in November on the month, according to... View Article

Ahold Disco sale talks stalled

December 17, 2003 9:30 pm

Exclusive negotiations with Cencosud end December 17 2003 Talks between Ahold and Chilean retailer Cencosud have ended without an offer being made for Ahold’s stake in... View Article

Kesa boosted by takeover rumours

December 17, 2003 9:20 pm

Dixons and Darty seen as ideal match December 17 2003 Electrical group Kesa saw it share price increase as the City speculated that the former Kingfisher... View Article

H&M winter lines offer cold comfort

December 16, 2003 10:14 am

Sales growth slows in November December 16 2003 Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz has seen a lukewarm customer response to its warm winter clothing ranges.... View Article

Wal-Mart still cautious on sales

December 15, 2003 10:45 pm

US consumers delaying Christmas spending December 15 2003 Wal-Mart is expecting its December sales to be a the lower end of its forecast as US shoppers... View Article

Debenhams to focus on young fashion

December 12, 2003 9:42 am

Revamp under new management team December 12 2003 The new regime at department store group Debenhams plan to refocus its young fashion offer to better compete... View Article