General Merchandise News

Game like-for-likes slip

July 3, 2003 10:51 am

Trading ahead of expectations for games retailer July 3 2003 Game has seen a fall in like-for-like sales in the 21 weeks to June 28, but... View Article

New Somerfield bidder in the wings

July 3, 2003 9:31 am

Ex-director Gareth Jones in talks with venture capitalists July 3 2003 Former Somerfield director Gareth Jones is reported to be talking to venture capitalists about a... View Article

N Brown sales still down

July 2, 2003 2:57 pm

Catalogue retailer to extend autumn ranges July 2 203 Mail order retailer N Brown has said trading conditions remain challenging as it reported a 2 per... View Article

Sales growth lower in June

July 2, 2003 12:57 pm

Consumer confidence still fragile warns CBI July 2 2003 Slower retail growth in June confirmed the fall in consumer spending seen since last year, according to... View Article

Sunshine brings out UK shoppers

July 2, 2003 7:54 am

SPSL reports first increase since January July 2 2003 Good weather across much of the UK during June seems to have encouraged shoppers out to sample... View Article

HMV plans UK expansion drive

July 1, 2003 10:07 am

Entertainment retailer strong in core market July 1 2003 New store openings and a better market share in the fast-expanding DVD market has seen HMV Group... View Article