Great Universal Stores(performance of Great Universal Stores; includes related notes)

Article Abstract:

Great Universal Stores (GUS) is specialising into databases to manage retailing operations, and is shedding its previous role as a conglomerate with interests in real estate and retailing. The company has carried out seven acquisitions in the 22 months that David Wolfson has been chairman. Earnings have stagnated and some 2 billion pounds of debt has been taken on. The company is also acquiring Argos, a catalog retailer. Argos is likely to face increased competition, but the information services diversification is going well.

Database Vendors, Information retrieval services, Database industry, Great Universal Stores PLC

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On line cash drain

Article Abstract:

Phonelink provides on line data services, and this market is very competitive in the United Kingdom. The company has succeeded in controlling its cash outflow, but needs to boost sales for its Tel-Me system. The company's DataCare business is performing well with a 27% rise in sales for 1996. The Electronic Commerce platform is scheduled for launch in 1997, and the company also has an electronic shopping service as a JV with Scottish Widows.

Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, PhoneLink (Birkenhead, England)

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Lastminute.com

Article Abstract:

Lastminute.com has a well-known brand name, and has cash reserves, though the company is likely to see a rise in losses, and there is no certainty that it will enjoy regular demand.

Lastminute.com

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