The senior service

Article Abstract:

The housing needs of elderly widows represent a significant business opportunity, according to McCarthy & Stone Chief Executive and Deputy Chmn Keith Lovelock. He believes that the firm's retirement flats are popular because they offer a transition between independent and supported living.

Subdividers and developers, not elsewhere classified, Land Subdivision and Land Development, Apartment Developers, Officials and employees, Interview, Company Profile, McCarthy and Stone PLC, Lovelock, Keith

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Luxury goods firms pin their hopes of revival on Japanese

Article Abstract:

Luxury goods firms such as Gucci and LVMH are suffering very difficult trading conditions. The best hopes for a revival in the sector rest with a recovery in the value of the Japanese yen, as the Japanese are estimated to represent 46% of all luxury goods spending.

Luxury Goods Sales, Economic aspects, Luxuries

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Wimpey and McAlpine set to join house

Article Abstract:

The British housing constructors George Wimpey and Alfred McAlpine are set to merge. McAlpine would cost Wimpey around 450 million pounds sterling. Wimpey wants to strengthen its position in South-east England.

Building, Developing, and General Contracting, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, Building Construction, United Kingdom, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Buildings, George Wimpey PLC, Alfred McAlpine PLC

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