C&A's demise set to further increase value retailers' share.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-16 June 2000-TAYLOR NELSON SOFRES: C&A's demise set to further increase value retailers' share (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:16062000 The demise of C&A is set to provide a further boost for the fast growing 'value' retailers in the fashion sector, according to analysis from Taylor Nelson Sofres' FashionTrak service "We can look at the likely growth rates for each retailer, once C&A has departed the UK's High Street in 2001," says Group Business Director for FashionTrak, Anne Hollomby.

"The analysis uses the current purchasing repertoire of C&A's shoppers, and projects this purchasing onto next year. The results show that 'value' retailers such as Bon Marche, Primark, Matalan and Peacocks are set to benefit most, with...