All Retail Week articles in October 2004
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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M&S buys Per Una from Davies for £125 million
Designer relinquishes holding, but stays on as chief executive
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Ahold's Spanish retail division is sold to Permira
Following months of speculation, Ahold has sold its Spanish retail division to venture capitalist Permira Funds for EUR685 million ( 472.3 million).
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False weights are threat to US consumers
US retail food product weights are outstripping the amount declared on labels by as much as 72 per cent, according to a study published by the American Dietetic Association.
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Oxford St gets Simply Food
M&S Simply Food is to open on Oxford Street in London. It has taken three units totalling 2,900 sq ft (270 sq m) at the West One shopping centre above Bond Street tube station. Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is the letting agent on behalf of Orchard Street Investment Management. JLL ...
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Sainsbury's food store will serve new Milton Keynes development
Sainsbury's is to develop a city centre food store in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, as part of a major development planned by English Partnerships to kick-start the new generation of development.
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Delhaize takes bite of US with Victory purchase
Belgian retailer Delhaize has strengthened its US presence with the acquisition of Victory Super Markets for US$175 million ( 96.5 million).
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Instability woes put investors off Russian market
Western retailers are avoiding investing in Russia in favour of other more attractive markets, according to the boss of one of the country's largest supermarket chains.
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The Restaurant Group looks for 20 more sites
The Restaurant Group has launched a three-year expansion programme for its Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito's restaurant chains.
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Canada bans low-carb packaging claims
The Canadian government has announced a ban on labels that promote the sale of foods low in carbohydrates.
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H&M picks ILAC for Dublin store
H&M is to open its first flagship store in Dublin city centre at the city's ILAC mall.
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H&M focuses on product to fend off price deflation
H&M hopes to put a brake on price deflation by improving the quality of its ranges.
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Glasgow to get Zara's first out-of-town store in UK
Zara is to open its first out-of-town store in the UK. It has reserved an 18,000 sq ft (1,670 sq m) unit at the Glasgow Fort shopping park at Easterhouse in Glasgow, which is expected to open in December.
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Next to head up Ireland's first dedicated fashion retail park
Ireland is to get its first dedicated fashion retail park, close to the existing Blanchardstown shopping centre, west Dublin.
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GameStop set for spin-off
Barnes & Noble is to spin off its video game business GameStop. The former's chairman, Leonard Riggio, said the two businesses would be more valuable trading separately.
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RadioShack calls on Sam
RadioShack has signed a deal to operate kiosks selling phones and services at 542 outlets of Wal-Mart-owned Sam's Club. 'By adding another channel to our portfolio we are positioned to drive long-term shareholder value,' said RadioShack chief executive Leonard Roberts.
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Kroger credit has rewards
Kroger has launched a branded credit card. The 1-2-3 Rewards Mastercard made its debut in parts of Ohio, in the US.
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Nelson quits Office Depot
Office Depot chairman and chief executive Bruce Nelson has resigned by mutual agreement. The board's finance committee chairman Neil Austrian is now interim chairman and chief executive.