General Merchandise News

Hong Kong crisis hits retail dynamo

April 2, 2003 12:00 am

Virus outbreak causes ‘unprecedented’ fall in shoppers April 2 2003 As the World Health Organisation warns travellers to avoid Hong Kong unless their visit is essential,... View Article

UK sales drop sharply

April 1, 2003 12:00 am

Lowest level for a decade, says CBI April 1 2003 UK retail sales have seen their biggest volume fall in more than a decade, according to... View Article

Wal-Mart tops Fortune 500

March 31, 2003 12:00 am

Retail giant boosts revenue as competition slides March 31 2003 Wal-Mart has topped the Fortune 500 list of leading companies for the second year running. The... View Article

WH Smith drops AOL book bid

March 28, 2003 12:00 am

UK bookseller ‘not pursuing’ US publisher March 27 2003 WH Smith has abandoned a plan to launch a bid for the publishing arm of US media... View Article