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John Lewis enjoys sunshine dividend

August 3, 2003 5:02 pm

Sales up 6.6 per cent in last week of July August 3 2003 The latest sales figures from UK department store chain John Lewis confirm that... View Article

Bid rumours boost New Look

August 2, 2003 9:25 am

Speculation over Singh family stake August 2 2003 Fashion retailer New Look saw it share price surge 13 per cent as the City rected to ever-stronger... View Article

Disney Store closures continue

August 1, 2003 7:55 am

Entertainment giant to focus on licensed merchandise August 1 2003 The Walt Disney company is to continue closing underperforming Disney Stores as it reviews the future... View Article

Asda sales leapfrog Sainsbury’s

July 31, 2003 8:23 am

Non-food sales spur Wal-Mart owned chain into second place July 31 2003 Asda has moved into the second spot in the UK supermarket league table after... View Article

UK retailers boosted by unexpected sales

July 31, 2003 8:22 am

Good weather and deep discounts attract customer July 31 2003 UK retailer received a unexpected sales boost in July as the good weather across much of... View Article

Sainsbury’s bid for Somerfield faces competition probe

July 30, 2003 4:23 pm

Supermarket giant ‘disappointed’ by decision A potential bid by Sainsbury’s for a package of 171 Somerfield Stores faces an official investigation by the Competition Commission. Trade... View Article

Birmingham City MD joins mother-and-baby retailer July 30 2003 Mothercare has appointed soccer MD Karren Brady as a non-executive director. Brady, managing director of premiership side... View Article

Wallis launches Personal Stylists

July 29, 2003 5:40 pm

Womensear retailer offers lifeline to time-poor professionals July 29 2003 Womenswear retailer Wallis has introduced a Personal Stylist service into 28 of its UK stores. Aiming... View Article

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