Organisation: Great Universal Stores

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Carpetright chief plans boardroom shake-up

The founder of UK company Carpetright is planning a shake-up at the retail group which will see the dual role of chairman and chief executive split, it was reported today.

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Catalogue group floats South African arm

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Argos cashes in on over €180m in Irish sales

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Drinks firm calls off flotation

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Tech stocks bring down Footsie

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Oil stocks and positive US news boosts Footsie

London market edges ahead in thin trading

The FTSE 100 Index is close to its opening level - up 11.4 points at 5224.6 amid thin trading.

Fri, 28 Dec, 2001

Oil price fall hits London trading

The FTSE 100 Index dropped more than 100 points as disappointing US data and a fall in the oil price hit shares.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2001

London shares keep climbing

London shares have continued climbing, boosted by a strong performance from the US markets.

Thu, 06 Dec, 2001

Footsie rises after strong opening on Wall Street

A positive start to trading on Wall Street has helped drive London shares upwards.

Wed, 10 Oct, 2001

M&S shares soar as Footsie closes above 5,000 barrier

The Footsie has closed just above the 5,000 barrier, after falling 22.9 points.

Tue, 09 Oct, 2001

Footsie fails to hold on to early gains

London shares have lost nearly all of their early gains following the cut in US interest rates.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2001

Breathe.com changes hands again

Breathe.com, the loss-making Internet service provider, has changed hands for the second time in six months.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2001

Shares slip further

The London market is subdued, with the FTSE-100 index losing 41.5 points.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2001

Tech stocks lead Footsie revival

The Footsie index of 100 leading blue-chip shares is up 41.8 points at lunchtime to stand at 5851.4, with new economy stocks leading the way.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2001

Great Universal set to offload Breathe.com

Great Universal Stores is expected to wash its hands of Breathe.com only three months after buying the internet service provider for £1.4m.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2001

High Street results come under microscope

The City is set to have its eyes on the high street as a host of retailers, including Tesco, Debenhams and GUS, are set to report their figures.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2001

Rates decision hits share prices

The FTSE-100 Index has lost ground following the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates on hold at 6% - having been at a 45-point session high moments before the midday announcement.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2001

Mobile phone sales gives Argos merry Christmas

Shoppers snapping up mobile phones and electrical goods helped Argos to a merry Christmas, its owner Great Universal Stores has said.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2001