Gazumped!

Article Abstract:

It is inevitable that there will be successes and failures in business, according to Kingfisher Chief Executive Sir Geoff Mulcahy. He feels that Kingfisher will be able to recover from being prevented by Wal-Mart from purchasing Asda. He is determined to look to the future, even though he had been assessing the prospects of a link-up with Asda for a long time. He is planning further expansion in Europe, especially in DIY and electrical retailing.

Retail Trade, Do-It-Yourself Building Materials (Ret, Home Centers, Retail industry, Kingfisher PLC, Home center stores, Mulcahy, Geoff

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B2B hubs in reverse spin as business goes back to basics

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Business-to-business online exchanges have not proved as successful as was initially expected. The pace of development has decelerated as large firms become less concerned about 'pure play' internet firms taking market share.

Prepackaged software, Management, Internet software, Electronic commerce, E-commerce software, E-commerce

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Rocco returns to old haunts as Forte Empire strikes back

Article Abstract:

RF Hotels Chmn Rocco Forte indicates that he would particularly like to have hotels in London, England, and Paris, France. However, he feels that prices are currently too high.

France, Hotels & Motels, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels, Hotels and motels, Hospitality industry, Forte, Rocco, RF Hotels

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