All City & finance articles – Page 168
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco on the up even if its share price isn't
The dramatic slide in Tesco’s share price following its interim results painted a different picture to the one Dave Lewis carefully crafted today.
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OpinionClive Black: Thai spice sours taste of Tesco's results
Tesco’s interim results brought with them a huge highlight for me – seeing and speaking to Charles Wilson after his treatment for cancer, which meant he had to relinquish the role of CEO of the group’s UK business.
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NewsTesco boss Dave Lewis 'very happy' with Jack's trading
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has hailed early trading at its two Jack’s discount stores – and hit back at suggestions the format could confuse shoppers.
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NewsTopps Tiles to beat profit expectations
Topps Tiles achieved an increase in like-for-like sales of 1.2% in its fourth quarter and will beat full-year earnings expectations.
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NewsTesco 'delighted' with sales and profits boost
Tesco has reported a rise in first-half profits and sales as it made progress against its strategic objectives.
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NewsScS hails business 'resilience' as profits rise
ScS has hailed its “increased resilience” to “challenging” trading conditions after posting an increase in full-year profitability.
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NewsSports Direct boss Ashley fires House of Fraser top brass
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has fired department store group House of Fraser’s management.
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NewsWiggleCRC profits climb after year of investment
WiggleCRC has recorded a rise in interim profits which boss Will Kernan attributed to “a reset of the business model” in 2017.
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NewsHarrods profits jump despite heavy investment
Harrods’ profits and sales rose over its past year as the luxury department store attracted millennial consumers through its doors.
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NewsUK could tackle Amazon and global giants in new tax
Britain could “go it alone” with a new scheme designed to tackle tax avoidance by Amazon and other digital global giants.
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NewsSelfridges reports rise in sales and profits
Selfridges has posted a record operating profit of £181m for its last financial year, when sales climbed 11.5% to £1.75bn.
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NewsAldi profits jump as it wins one million new customers
Aldi has posted a jump in full-year profits and pledged to open 130 new stores over the next two years as it presses ahead with its aggressive expansion plans.
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DataHow to respond to a data hack: a four-step guide
With Superdrug and Dixons Carphone experiencing an increase in cyber threats, retailers must invest in systems and processes to protect their customer data.
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NewsOffice chief executive Brian McCluskey retires
Office’s chief executive Brian McCluskey will step down in November after 15 years with the retailer.
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NewsAgenda: Tesco, Aldi, Ted Baker, DFS, ScS and Topps Tiles
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Tesco, Aldi, DFS, ScS, Ted Baker and Topps Tiles all on the agenda.
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NewsConsumer confidence dips amid Brexit ‘uncertainty’
Consumer sentiment declined two points in September as confidence about the general economy in the run-up to and wake of Brexit fell.
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda may threaten competition in 460 locations
The proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda could result in a “substantial lessening of competition” in almost 500 locations, the competition watchdog has warned.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Will it be Jack's pot for Tesco?
Patrick Blower’s take on Tesco’s bid to compete with discounters Aldi and Lidl with new fascia Jack’s.
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NewsBonmarché warns on profits as store sales slump
Bonmarché has warned that full-year profits would come in below previous expectations following a “downturn in store trading” during its second quarter.
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NewsBoohoo posts profit rise as it wins market share
Fashion etailer Boohoo has reported first-half sales ahead 50% to £395.3m at group level, powering pre-tax profits up 22% to £24.7m.