Consumer and retailing highlights to 09:15 GMT

Consumer and retailing highlights to 09:15 GMT

	Published : Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:32 By : Agencies Print this Story

2007-03-08 07:11:32

UK grocery sales 12 wks to Feb 25 up 5.3 pct, Tesco ups share - TNS

LONDON (AFX) - The UK grocery market posted a 5.3 pct year-on-year rise in

sales in the 12 weeks to Feb 25, with Tesco PLC increasing its market share,

although the collapse of Kwik Save continued, according to TNS data.

2007-03-08 06:20:59

PPR FY net up 28.0 pct; sees higher 2007 results; plans dividend rise

PARIS (AFX) - Retailer PPR said full year net profit was 685 mln eur, up

28.0 pct from a year earlier, citing strong operating results in both retail and

luxury goods.

2007-03-08 06:12:59

PPR FY net up 28.0 pct; sees higher 2007 results; plans dividend hike

PARIS (AFX) - Retailer PPR said full year net profit was 685 mln eur, up

28.0 pct from a year earlier, citing strong operating results in both retail and

luxury goods.

2007-03-08 05:49:19

Sony Computer Entertainment to launch online 'virtual community' for PS3 users

TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc will launch an online

'virtual community' that allows users of its PlayStation 3 (PS3) game consoles

to interact with each other over the Internet, the company said.

2007-03-08 04:04:26

Beijing Olympic merchandise sales to net China at least 70 mln usd - report

BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - Merchandise sales for the Beijing Olympics are likely

to net China at least 70 mln usd, state media reported.

2007-03-07 23:46:21

KTO swings to 4Q profit

CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) - Sporting goods maker K2 Inc. said Wednesday it swung

to a profit in the fourth quarter, largely thanks to increased sales of winter

sports equipment.