UK retail sees further slowdown
May 22, 2003 12:00 amLowest growth rate for three years May 22 2003 The slowdown in UK consumer spending is starting to bite, with figures from the Office of National... View Article
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Morrisons expanding UK reach
May 22, 2003 12:00 amSupermarket operator strong despite Safeway uncertainly May 22 2003 Morrisons is expanding its presence in the UK, moving into new trading areas as well as growing... View Article
Competition Commission plans crackdown on extended warranties
May 21, 2003 12:00 amRemedies include limits on sales incentives May 20 2003 Limits on sales incentives for extended warranties, alleged to have encouraged retail sales staff to indulge in... View Article
Asda loses Parma ham legal battle
May 20, 2003 12:00 amEuropean Court upholds regional produce rulings May 20 2003 Asda has lost a European court battle over the right to use the name Parma ham for... View Article
New-look Poundstretcher delivers the goods
May 16, 2003 12:00 amNew ranges selling well May 16 2003 The revamped Pounstretcther stores are performing ahead of expectations. Parent company Brown & Jackson said current trading at the... View Article
Morrisons sales surge ahead
May 16, 2003 12:00 amCustomers flocking to UK supermarket operator May 16 2003 Supermarket chain Morrisons has seen sales increase substantially ahead of the market in the first 14 weeks... View Article
MFI sees orders increase
May 15, 2003 12:00 amStrong Easter trading boosts furniture retailer May 15 2003 UK furniture retailer MFI has seen customer orders increase by 15 per cent in the first 19... View Article
Ahmed still building Moss Bros stake
May 14, 2003 12:00 amJeans tycoon’s holding tops 10 per cent May 13 2003 Shami Ahmed has increased his shareholding in UK menswear retailer Moss Bros to more than 10... View Article
Next sees sales recover
May 14, 2003 12:00 amTotal sales increase of 14.5 per cent May 14 2003 Next is starting to see its sales pick up, but consumer spending is still below normal... View Article
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