General Merchandise News

Iceland sales on improving trend

July 9, 2003 8:24 am

Like-for-likes slippage lessens as store refits roll out July 9 2003 The declining trend in like-for-like sales at frozen food retailer Iceland has been improved in... View Article

UK store cards face MP’s probe

July 8, 2003 6:40 pm

Treasury Select Committee questions high interest charges July 8 2003 Store cards issued by UK retailers are to be investigated by the Treasury Select Committee as... View Article

Signet pushes up US sales

July 8, 2003 5:58 pm

Jewellery retailer combats tougher market July 8 2003 Signet has seen its US sales increase despite challenging trading conditions. The specialist jewellery retailer told shareholders at... View Article

Safeway content with steady sales

July 8, 2003 7:51 am

Marginal like-for-like dip against strong comparatives July 8 2003 UK supermarket chain Safeway said its like-for-like sales have been broadly stable across the first quarter, with... View Article

Ahold faces criminal investigation

July 7, 2003 3:50 pm

Supermarket group co-operating with Dutch authorities July 7 2003 Netherlands-based supermarket giant Ahold is facing a criminal investigation by the Dutch authorities. Ahold reported that a... View Article

Discount Tuesday boosts Wyevale

July 7, 2003 7:58 am

Garden centre retailer takes on DIY market July 7 2003 Discount days for customers over 60 are helping Wyevale Garden Centres challenge increasing competition from other... View Article