General Merchandise News

Thorntons considering MBO move

October 15, 2003 6:44 pm

Private equity firm in talks with confectionery retailer October 15 2003 Confectionery retailer and manufacturer Thorntons is in talks with a private equity player over a... View Article

UK retail growth continues

October 14, 2003 11:05 am

BRC figures suggest spending trends set for Christmas October 14 2003 September saw UK retail sales continue to grow steadily, suggesting that UK consumers are in... View Article

Federated drops FCUK brand

October 12, 2003 11:44 am

US department store bows to consumer pressure over fragrance ads October 11 2003 The FCUK brand faces a conservative backlash in the US after a pressure... View Article

Gap sales continue growth

October 11, 2003 7:16 pm

US recovery on track with international sales steady October 11 2003 Gap saw total sales increase by 14 per cent to $1.5bn in the five-weeks to... View Article

Boots sales slip in second quarter

October 11, 2003 7:15 pm

High street retailer heralds ‘solid’ performance October 10 2003 Boots is hoping for a boost from Christmas sales after retail sales growth slowed in the second... View Article

OFT looking at Harrods card upgrade

October 10, 2003 9:46 am

Watchdog considers switch to credit car offer October 10 2003 The Office of Fair Trading is looking at the way upmarket department store Harrods upgraded customers... View Article

Monsoon sales outpace rivals

October 10, 2003 9:30 am

Founder hits back at critics October 10 2003 Monsoon enjoyed a stronger summer than many of its rivals, with total sales up 26 per cent in... View Article