Co-op rejects GM crops
October 21, 2003 12:10 pmNo GM in supply chain or stores October 21 2003 The Co-op group will reject any government proposal that would allow commercial plantings of genetically modified... View Article
General Merchandise News
Monsoon moves to smoke out opposition
October 21, 2003 10:08 amLetters seek to identify opponents October 21 2003 Monsoon has written to nine shareholders asking them to identify the size and ultimate owners of their stakes... View Article
Ahmed bankers raise Moss Bros stake
October 20, 2003 3:10 pmLatest move may signal struggle for control October 20 2003 Investment banker Cantor Fitzgerald Europe has raised its stake in fashion retailer Moss Bros to more... View Article
Fast Retailing sees profits tumble
October 17, 2003 9:20 amJapanese clothing retailer hit by falling demand October 17 2003 Fast Retailing saw profits fall by almost 25 per cent in the year to August, hit... View Article
European sales kick start Timberland
October 17, 2003 9:04 amFootwear retailer sees rise in sales October 16 2003 European sales helped footwear retailer Timberland overcome a competitive US market in the third quarter. The US... View Article
ScS recovers as weather cools
October 17, 2003 8:49 amFurniture chain sees like-for-likes lift October 17 2003 Sofa specialist ScS upholstery has seen sales recover since the UK weather returned to more normal temperatures. In... View Article
Thorntons considering MBO move
October 15, 2003 6:44 pmPrivate 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
Slimmed down GUS on strong course
October 15, 2003 6:44 pmArgos and Homebase grow sales October 15 2003 GUS has seen strong sales in its core retail operations across the last six mnths, with Argos once... View Article
UK retail growth continues
October 14, 2003 11:05 amBRC 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
