All City & finance articles – Page 156
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NewsDebenhams in ‘advanced negotiations’ over £150m funding
Debenhams has said it is in “advanced negotiations” with existing lenders about obtaining an additional £150m worth of funding.
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OpinionOpinion: Ashley won’t stop rattling Debenhams’ cage
Mike Ashley’s machinations continue with the mogul’s attempt to oust Debenhams’ board and appoint himself as chief executive.
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NewsAgenda: Morrisons, DFS and French Connection update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with Morrisons, DFS and the latest Brexit vote on the agenda.
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NewsMike Ashley seeks to cull Debenhams board
Sports Direct has mounted a fresh attack on Debenhams’ board with a bid to oust all remaining directors bar one and appoint Mike Ashley as an executive director.
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NewsLK Bennett slumps into administration, 500 jobs at risk
LK Bennett has collapsed into administration putting around 500 jobs at risk.
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NewsJohn Lewis profits plunge in 'challenging year'
John Lewis Partnership has posted a steep fall in full-year profits as tough trading conditions took a toll on its eponymous department store business in particular.
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NewsQuiz slashes profit guidance as sales slide
Quiz has launched a review of its business after slashing its full-year profit forecast for the third time in just six months.
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NewsJack Wills swings to loss amid director exodus
Jack Wills swung to a full-year loss in its latest financial year as it battled to compete in a “highly competitive” clothing market.
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AnalysisOpinion: Is Dunkerton Superdry's hero or hindrance?
The war of attrition between Superdry and its co-founder and former product and brand director Julian Dunkerton has reached new heights.
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NewsDebenhams warns on profits as funding discussions continue
Debenhams has warned that profits are likely to come in behind expectations as it discusses funding options to restructure its balance sheet.
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NewsRetail sales hit by uncertainty around Brexit
Retail sales slipped in February as lingering Brexit uncertainty dented consumer spending.
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NewsFindel rejects Sports Direct takeover bid
Findel has rejected the £139m takeover bid that Sports Direct lodged earlier today.
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NewsSports Direct lodges £139m bid for Findel
Sports Direct has made a takeover bid for online retailer Findel, valuing the business at just under £140m.
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NewsSuperdry: Dunkerton’s return would lead to resignations
Superdry’s management has hit out at founder Julian Dunkerton’s move to call an emergency general meeting, designed to appoint him as a company director.
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NewsAgenda: John Lewis, Kantar Nielsen and BRC-KPMG
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with John Lewis Partnership, BRC-KPMG retail sales and the Kantar Nielsen grocery share data all on the agenda.
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NewsJulian Dunkerton musters support for Superdry coup
Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton has called on Superdry to hold a general meeting in a bid to convince shareholders to appoint him and Boohoo chair Peter Williams to the board.
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NewsLK Bennett to appoint administrators with 500 jobs at risk
LK Bennett has filed notice to appoint administrators, putting 500 jobs at the premium fashion retailer at risk.
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AnalysisProfile: Can Clarks' new boss put it back on the front foot?
As Retail Week revealed this week, Giorgio Presca has taken on the top job at embattled footwear specialist Clarks. We profile the man charged with turning the business around.
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NewsFarfetch sales rocket in ‘blockbuster' year
Farfetch has reported soaring sales in what founder, chief executive and co-chair José Neves described as a “blockbuster” year.
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VideoWatch: Is M&S-Ocado deal transformation or desperation?
Marks & Spencer and Ocado have joined forces on a £1.5bn online grocery venture – but does the move represent true transformation or an act of desperation?