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	Woolworth's - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Woolworths Group plc is the owner of the Woolworths chain of high street shops in the UK (originally part of the F.W. Woolworth company, but separate since 1982).
		Woolworths Supermarkets (New Zealand) is a New Zealand supermarket chain fascia, originally spun off from the Australian Woolworths Limited, and now under their ownership again.
		Woolworths Holdings Limited, one of the larger South African retail chain stores affiliated to Marks and Spencer in the United Kingdom.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Woolworth's (226 words)

	ZoomInfo Web Summary: Woolworths Group plc
		Woolworths Group plc is today providing an update on its trading since the half-year report to 2 August 2003.
		The gross margin percentage for the combined Woolworths Mainchain and Woolworths big W businesses has continued to improve, and it is anticipated that for the year as a whole it will be 30 basis points ahead of last year.
		Woolworths Group plc is principally a UK retailer focused on the home, family and entertainment.
	www.zoominfo.com /Search/CompanyDetail.aspx?CompanyID=42582660&cs=QECicKE7k (468 words)

	Woolworths Group plc - Code of Conduct
		Information about the Group, which is not publicly available, must be handled with discretion and must not be given to others unless they are employees who need to know it in order to do their job or are third parties who the Group has authorised to receive it.
		Woolworths Group plc fully endorses and adopts the code and expects you to comply with it.
		Where the company reports on a quarterly basis, as is the case with Woolworths Group plc, the period of one month immediately preceding the announcement of the quarterly results.
	www.www.co.uk /csr/code.cfm (2862 words)

	Boston.com / Business / Woolworths to give Apax record access (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Woolworths emerged as a takeover target at the end of January when Apax made a preliminary approach that valued the company at up to 789 million pounds ($1.5 billion).
		Woolworths has been losing out to rivals such as Tesco PLC as supermarkets gain a larger market share of its core nonfood items such as CDs, movies and toys.
		"The (Woolworths) board has acted sensibly in rejecting the first proposal, and it is acting in the interests of its shareholders in engaging in talks," he said.
	www.boston.com /business/articles/2005/03/18/woolworths_to_give_apax_record_access (248 words)

	Woolworths Group plc - Charitable Involvement
		The charity plays an important role in enabling Woolworths to be at the heart of the local communities it serves and is an ideal fit with Woolworths core values and brand.
		Woolworths Kids First aims to improve the quality of children’s lives in local communities through fund raising and by offering time and expertise for the benefit of children.
		In 2003, Woolworths was once again awarded the Big Tick in recognition of the excellence of the community programme demonstrated by the partnership with Woolworths Kids First.
	www.woolworthsgroupplc.com /aboutus/charitable_involvement.htm (593 words)

	Telegraph \| Money (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		New Woolworths staff will have to refill the pick'n'mix buckets for five years longer than existing employees after the retailer increased their retirement age from 60 to 65 yesterday.
		He added that, as pre-existing pensioners stayed with the Kingfisher scheme after the group's 2001 demerger, the average age of its 8,500 members was "less than 42".
		In contrast to its first quarter, when Woolworths was hit by poor Easter egg sales, Mr Corbett said that trading during the first seven weeks of the second quarter had been in line with expectations.
	www.money.telegraph.co.uk /money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2003/06/25/cnwool25.xml&menuId=242&sSheet=/money/2003/06/25/ixcity.html (427 words)

	BBC - Press Office - BBC Worldwide and Woolworths Group form joint venture
		Woolworths Group plc ("Woolworths Group") has today agreed terms for the formation of a joint venture company with BBC Worldwide Ltd ("BBC Worldwide"), the consumer commercial arm of the BBC, which will participate in video and music publishing and TV/video production.
		The three representatives from Woolworths Group will include Christopher Rogers and Trevor Bish-Jones (Woolworths Group Finance Director and Chief Executive respectively) and the three representatives from BBC Worldwide will be Rupert Gavin and David King (Chief Executive and Finance Director of BBC Worldwide respectively) and Chris Weller (Managing Director, Consumer Publishing BBC Worldwide).
		In the year to 31 December 2003, the contribution of VCI plc to the Woolworths Group profit before interest, tax and exceptional items was £16.2m and its turnover was £95.0m.
	www.bbc.co.uk /pressoffice/commercial/worldwidestories/pressreleases/2004/07_july/2entertain.shtml (799 words)

	Boston.com / Business / Woolworths shares rise on takeover report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Shares in retailer Woolworths Group PLC surged by 22 percent Monday after a private equity firm said it is considering making a takeover offer.
		Shares in Woolworths rose to 49.50 pence (93.1 cents) on the London Stock Exchange, their highest level in more than two years and valuing the company at about 700 million pounds ($1.3 billion).
		There has been ongoing speculation about an offer for Woolworths, which has been losing out to rivals such as Tesco PLC as supermarkets gain a larger market share of its core nonfood items such as CDs, films and toys.
	www.boston.com /business/articles/2005/01/31/woolworths_shares_rise_on_takeover_report?mode=PF (393 words)

	Omega International Group PLC Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		He is the Chairman of the Sterling Capitol Group of companies, which specialises in property development and which he founded in 1991.
		She is also a Non-Executive Director of Woolworths Group plc, with previous non-executive appointments including Whitbread plc, Halifax plc, Safeway plc and British Railways.
		It was acquired by IMI plc in 1999 for £337 million.
	www.omegaplc.co.uk /shareholder.aspx?o=Directors (494 words)

	BITC - Woolworths Group plc (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Woolworths Group plc is Britain’s leading general merchandise retailer, with great brands, strong market positions and a powerful position in Home Entertainment.
		The Group has one of the highest customer-footfalls of any UK retailer and today is amongst the largest non-food retail chains in the UK.
		The Group recognises that its activities, both in the UK and abroad, have an impact on both people and their environment and consequently has a serious commitment to social responsibility, communicating its agenda to all those concerned and encouraging feedback from its stakeholders.
	www.bitc.org.uk /directory/members/woolworths.html (566 words)

	Woolworths Group Plc Share Price (WLW), Stock Quotes, Charts, Trades & Market News.
		Woolworths makes 'slow' start to new year as FY profit slides UPDATE
		Woolworths budgeting for 'flattish' mainchain like-for-like sales this year
		Woolworths makes 'slow' start to new year as FY profit slides
	www.advfn.com /quote_Woolworths_LSE_WLW.html (394 words)

	Safeway Inc. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Safeway chain was created in a merger engineered by Merrill Lynch in 1926 of Skaggs Stores and Sam Seelig Company The name Safeway was created at that time for the stores and group.
		To pay off this debt the company sold the UK division (Safeway plc, which is now part of Morrisons), Dallas, Salt Lake City, El Paso, Oklahoma, and the Liquor Barn divisions in 1987 and the Kansas City, Little Rock, Houston divisions in 1988.
		Safeway Australia was sold to the Australian-based Woolworths Limited in 1985.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Safeway_Inc. (1207 words)

	Kingfisher plc Annual Report 2002 - Directors' Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Group is now focused on two leading businesses in attractive growth markets, with a strengthened balance sheet and is well-positioned to exploit their respective future opportunities for growth.
		The existing shareholders of Kingfisher plc were given shares in Woolworths Group plc on a ratio of one share in Woolworths Group plc for every one share held in Kingfisher plc.
		Its role is to consider the Group’s share funding policy in respect of share incentive awards and to decide upon the level of contributions to the ESOP and QUEST in respect of the dilution cost when new shares are issued.
	www.kingfisher.co.uk /files/english/reports/2002anrpt/report/directors_report.htm (5754 words)

	Woolworths Posts Stronger Annual Profit (phillyBurbs.com) \| General
		Woolworths, which has opened its books to Apax Partners as the private equity firm considers a 837 million pound ($1.6 billion) takeover offer, said it improved profitability by putting better products on its shelves, buying more cheaply and preventing a build-up of excess stock.
		Woolworths posted a 2 million pound ($3.8 million) profit for the 12 months to Jan. 29, down from 46 million pounds in the previous year.
		Woolworths has been among the hardest hit, losing out to rivals such as Tesco PLC as supermarkets gain a larger market share of its core nonfood items such as CDs, films and toys.
	www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/24-03232005-466969.html (502 words)

	Woolworths Group Plc Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It is built around the well known Woolworths brand which is represented in towns and cities throughout the UK comprising 909 retail stores.
		Woolworths Group Plc is listed in our Shopping Category.
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	www.ukshoppingnetwork.co.uk /directory/Woolworths+Group+Plc.html (661 words)

	Manugistics :: Manugistics Forum Newsletter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Woolworths' IPR objectives are to improve stock turns and optimize network efficiency while ensuring that its customers â€“ served by more than 800 stores found on virtually every main street across the United Kingdom â€“ find in-stock the value-for-money products they have come to expect.
		The IPR initiative is Woolworthsâ€™ largest-ever investment in its supply chain management systems and affects all areas of the company.
		Woolworths Group plc is Britainâ€™s leading general merchandise retailer, with great brands, strong market positions and a powerful presence in home entertainment.
	www.manugistics.com /news/press_detail.aspx?id=378 (780 words)

	ROI Case Study: Episys Woolworths by Nucleus Research - Analyst Report - KnowledgeStorm Australia
		Woolworths Group plc is one of the United Kingdom's leading retailers focused on the home, family, and entertainment with leading market positions in toys, children's wear (Ladybird), home goods, entertainment, and confectionery.
		Woolworths stores offer customers great value-for-money products, and the company is focused on being famous for kids' products and celebrations.
		As a leading retailer, Woolworths has as a chief priority to continue providing a high level of service to customers, across every store and during all times of the year.
	au.knowledgestorm.com /ksau/search/viewabstract/64394/index.jsp_abstract (222 words)

	ABC News: Shares in Woolworths Plunge on Withdrawal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Woolworths noted that it had confirmed its year-end cash position of 108.7 million pounds ($205.12 million) when it announced its preliminary results last month.
		Woolworths Chairman Gerald Corbett said Apax's proposal "was at a level which our shareholders would wish us to explore, which has now been done.
		Woolworths underscored that by raising its full-year dividend by 10 percent to 1.65 pence (3.11 cents) per share.
	abcnews.go.com /Business/wireStory?id=670123&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312 (382 words)

	Woolworths' H1 loss goes up marginally
		LONDON: Retailer Woolworths Group Plc., has recorded an enhanced first half loss at 35.9 million pounds compared with 32.9 million pounds a year ago.
		The company's group sales from continuing operations fell 2.9 per cent to 1.038 billion pounds, while like-for-like sales dropped 4 per cent.
		Woolworths had sold its specialist entertainment store chain, MVC, to an investor group for 5.5 million pounds.
	www.abcmoney.co.uk /news/232005975.htm (296 words)

	ROUNDUP Woolworths blames poor entertainment release schedule for sales decline - Forbes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		LONDON (AFX) - Woolworths Group PLC, the toys-to-sweets retailer that was jilted by Apax Partners in April, blamed a poor year-on-year CD and DVD release schedule for an acceleration in the sales decline at its eponymous mainchain.
		Woolworths, which is facing intense competition from supermarkets as they expand their non-food ranges, is cutting costs and adjusting space allocation to support product groups with higher profit densities.
		He noted the sale of Woolworths' share in 2entertain is not an option at this juncture under the terms of the joint venture with the BBC, while selling EUK makes no sense.
	www.forbes.com /home/feeds/afx/2005/06/07/afx2079337.html (1245 words)

	Zendor, Case Study: Woolworths, Fulfilment solution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Woolworths Group plc is a UK retailer focused on the home, family and entertainment.
		To extend Woolworths’ existing online entertainment offer to include general merchandise and establish a strong and competitive web presence in time for Christmas.
		A fully integrated fulfilment infrastructure was incorporated into Woolworths’ website and call centre comprising warehousing, pick/pack and despatch, home delivery and returns.
	www.zendor.com /uk/en/casestudies/woolworths (157 words)

	Bloomberg.com: Europe
		Woolworths is the latest U.K. retailer to attract takeover interest after New Look Group Plc, Debenhams Plc, Selfridges Plc and Hamleys Plc were bought in the last two years.
		Woolworths ``will give proper consideration to any proposal that is made,'' Chairman Gerald Corbett said in a statement.
		Woolworths, which was spun off from Kingfisher Plc in August 2001, is negotiating with potential buyers of some of its 21 Big W stores.
	www.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000085&sid=a2xGy_VRukBM&refer=europe (731 words)

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		Woolworths Group plc Announces Interest Of Baugur Group hf.
		Woolworths, MVC, Streets Online and Flogistics are included within the Retail segment, with Entertainment UK Limited (E.UK), VCI and 2 Entertain making up the Entertainment Wholesale and Publishing segment.
		Woolworths Group plc is one of the UK's leading retailers focused on family and entertainment.
	today.reuters.com /stocks/Overview.aspx?symbol=WLW.L&chart=7 (427 words)

	Woolworths sees FY profit at upper end of market range UPDATE - Forbes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Woolworth said its full year position is expected to finish slightly ahead of last year.
		Woolworth said these new terms, together with a decline in the entertainment market and other pressures within the business, will lead to reduced profits for EUK in the year to Jan 2007 of about 10 mln stg.
		Woolworth said that if the contract is not renewed beyond that date, 2007-2008 profits will be reduced further, along with associated restructuring costs, and the company would see a 'substantial' reduction in working capital.
	www.forbes.com /afxnewslimited/feeds/afx/2006/01/18/afx2456971.html (807 words)

	Woolworths Group plc
		We want to expand partnerships with factories, to improve the welfare of our workers, environmental standards, and continuously develop factories to be proud of.
		Woolworths Kids First is an independent registered charity established by Woolworths plc and launched in June 1999.
		It enables Woolworths employees in stores and offices to support community-based projects of their choice to benefit children.
	www.woolworthsgroupplc.co.uk /csr/index.cfm (216 words)

	Kingfisher plc Annual Report 2002 - Notes to the Accounts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Group has made a number of acquisitions during the year including the acquisition of 10 BUT stores previously operated by franchise, the acquisition of Yagma A.G., a German Electrical e-commerce business and the increase of the Group's share in NOMI S.A., the Polish Home Improvement business.
		As referred to in notes 5 and 15, the reorganisation of certain of the Group's consumer finance operations in France resulted in Crealfi being controlled by the Group.
		As the fair value of the consideration, namely the Group's investment in Castofi and the Group share of the fair value of the net assets acquired was equal to their book values, no goodwill arose as a result of this transaction and there was no material impact on the Group's profit and loss account.
	www.kingfisher.co.uk /files/english/reports/2002anrpt/report/notes37_38.htm (502 words)

	Citywire :: News About: Woolworths Group plc (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Retail chain Woolworths saw its profits slump by 20% in the last financial year and is forecasting a flat 2006, the company announced today.
		Fears that Woolworths will take a Â£10 million turnover hit by losing Tesco as a client of its Entertainment UK arm that sells home entertainment products like music and DVDs, dominated an otherwise satisfactory Christmas trading statement that will take profits to the top end of market expectations, currently between Â£50-60 million.
		Woolworthâs chief executive Trevor Bish-Jones said fear of terrorism on the high street was keeping people out of the shops, another reason why his sales are still down year-on-year.
	www.citywire.co.uk /News/Share.aspx?InstrumentID=163461 (445 words)

	Bloomberg.com: U.K.
		Tesco Plc, the biggest U.K. retailer, yesterday said sales in its fiscal second half will rise at the slowest pace in two years as rising fuel prices add to the burden on consumers.
		Woolworths, which in April was cast aside as a takeover target by Apax Partners Worldwide LLP, said it incurred one-time costs of 1.2 million pounds in connection with the bid approach.
		Woolworths was founded in 1909 as part of its U.S. parent's expansion and is not related to Sydney-based Woolworths Ltd. or Woolworths Holdings Ltd., located in Cape Town, South Africa.
	www.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000102&sid=aNLqz0_GR8kU&refer=uk (509 words)

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