Debenhams
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Debenhams is developing an internet subsidiary and catalog business. The British retail sector has suffered a low rating in terms of its stocks. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley rate the company's stocks a hold, and Williams de Broe rates them a buy.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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NWF
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NWF is a retailer and distributor and has divisions for fuel and agricultural products, starting out as a co-operative. The company's diversity provides protection aganst risk, and its track record is strong.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Wal-Mart Stores
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Wal-Mart is the biggest retailer world wide and has stores in Canada, Mexico and Brazil as well as the US, using names such as Sam's Warehouse Club and WalMart. The company also aims to expand in China. Wal-Mart reported an earnings decline for the 1996 FY but has since improved its position. Capital spending is being reduced to focus on profitability. The US retail industry has faced difficult conditions despite economic growth and there is overcapacity in the industry.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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