May
2009
Articles from 30th May 2009
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RETAILER Blacks Leisure plunged into the red after problems at its boardwear business offset steady trading from its camping and outdoor clothing shops.
May 30 2009 | Business News
The company said it made losses of £6.8m before exceptional items in the year to February 28 compared with profits of £300,000 a year earlier. Read
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MENSWEAR chain Moss Bros said sales were on an improving trend – after a surge in demand for business suits in the face of job uncertainty.
May 30 2009 | Business News
The firm, which has a store at New Street in Huddersfield, said like-for-like sales fell by 3.9% in the 16 weeks to May 23 – but this improved to a decline of 2% the last 10 weeks of the period. The number of suits sold rose by 27%. Read
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Surging demand for business suits boosts profits at Moss Bros
May 30 2009 | Business News
MENSWEAR chain Moss Bros said sales were on an improving trend – after a surge in demand for business suits. Read
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Lower water use by firms dents Severn Trent profits
May 30 2009 | Business News
UTILITY firm Severn Trent said rising bad debts and lower water use among cash-conscious customers had dented annual profits. Read
