Shopkeepers' woes spur new profit pessimism

Article Abstract:

UK retailers have performed poorly in 1994, as is illustrated by Kingfisher and House of Fraser, and this has affected their share prices. There is concern that Kingfisher may be too diverse, while House of Fraser has had to close some stores. Dalepak Foods may be affected by a reorganization following the acquisition of the frozenmeats business of Ross Young. Brokers forecast an improvementfor Taunton Cider despite interim results which did not fulfil expectations.

United Kingdom, Economic aspects

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Investors to inherit Kingfisher rejects

Article Abstract:

Kingfisher plans a demerger of the company's general merchandise division. The group's stockholders are to be given stocks in this division. MVC, Superdrug and Woolworths are included in the division.

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A bumpy rise

Article Abstract:

The performance of selected stocks in 2000, including Bank of Scotland and Kingfisher, is examined in detail.

Commercial Banks, Commercial Banking, Banking industry, Bank of Scotland

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