Furniture, motor and carpet retailer Nictus today posted a 73% rise to 3.99 cents in headline earnings per share for the interim period to September. No interim dividend was declared. 2 Dec 2008

Furniture maker and distributor Steinhoff International says its trading operations have been affected to a varying degree by the global economic slowdown and negative consumer sentiment. 2 Dec 2008

As desperate retailers try to entice shoppers into their stores with great discounts and specials, their efforts may result in bolstered sales, but... 1 Dec 2008

Proving that some retail sectors still have a heartbeat, Incredible Connection this month announced that sales grew by 17,1% in the financial year to August — well above the flat or negative growth reflected by many other retailers. 28 Nov 2008

Retailer Massmart yesterday issued an upbeat trading update, telling shareholders total sales in the first 21 weeks of the 2009 financial year were up by more than 13% and undertaking to keep an eye on costs while expanding its business. 27 Nov 2008

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Shares in one of Britain's best-known high street retailers, Woolworths, were suspended here on Wednesday amid talks to rescue the firm, the company said. 26 Nov 2008

Wholesaler Massmart Holdings today reported total sales growth of 13.3% and comparable sales growth of 12.3% for the first 21 weeks of the 2009 financial year. 26 Nov 2008