General Merchandise News

Ahold loses Tops CEO

June 25, 2003 2:50 pm

Supermarket giant parts company with senior executive June 25 2003 Ahold has announced the resignation of Frank Curci, until recently president and CEO of the Tops... View Article

Perfume Shop openings on target

June 25, 2003 2:25 pm

Merchant Retail confident of year ahead despite department store downturn June 25 2003 Merchant Retail, department store operator and owner of the Perfume Shop chain, has... View Article

Safeway bidders still in the game

June 24, 2003 5:07 pm

Consolidation would lead to tighter regulations June 24 2003 The Competition Commission has not yet ruled out any of the potential bidders for UK supermarket operator... View Article

WH Smith in succession headhunt

June 22, 2003 5:14 pm

Replacement chief executive sought June 22 2003 WH Smith has indicated that it has appointed a headhunter to look for a suitable replacement for Chief Executive... View Article

Tower Records facing the music

June 20, 2003 8:47 am

Struggling retailer needs to broaden product range June 20 2003 Tower Records – or a buyer of the business – will have reinvent the brand with... View Article