All City & finance articles – Page 209
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NewsTed Baker sales continue to climb despite uncertainty
Ted Baker has fashioned a 14.2% group sales rise, despite an “uncertain macro environment”, as it drives its ecommerce business and ploughs ahead with global expansion.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco and Morrisons bosses worth every penny
As the hotly debated issue of executive pay continues to fall under the microscope, this week the focus will turn on Tesco and Morrisons.
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NewsLuxury etailer Farfetch eyes New York float
Online luxury retailer Farfetch is considering floating in New York and is reportedly seeking a $5b (£3.9b) valuation.
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NewsOcado unveils financing plans as profits rise
Ocado has revealed plans to raise hundreds of millions of pounds by launching bonds and extending its credit facility.
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NewsPhilip Day eyes Coast, Oasis and Warehouse
Retail tycoon Philip Day is reportedly looking at acquiring Coast, Oasis and Warehouse from the administrators of current owner Kaupthing.
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NewsMorrisons could face investor revolt over Potts' pay
Morrisons could face a shareholder backlash over executive pay at its AGM this week after a leading voting adviser recommended opposing its remuneration report.
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NewsNisa drafts in bankers to explore possible sale
Nisa Retail has drafted in bankers to advise over a potential sale of the business, according to reports.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does election result mean for retail?
Theresa May’s decision to call a snap general election backfired as the Conservative Party lost its majority, plunging the UK into further political uncertainty.
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AnalysisRetail chiefs: 'Worst election result we could have'
After the snap election resulted in a hung parliament, Retail Week spoke to retail executives to gauge reaction across the industry.
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NewsMatalan profits rise amid full-price sales drive
Matalan’s parent company has reported an increase in full-year profits as the retailer rowed back on discounting.
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NewsToday in retail: Boohoo gets investors' vote
In a challenging market, fast-fashion etailer Boohoo continues to set the pace.
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NewsUniqlo swings to loss as euro slump hits profits
Uniqlo has swung to a pre-tax loss as investment in its expansion plan and the weakening euro against the dollar hampered its bottom line.
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NewsUpdated: Boohoo sales rocket amid £50m share listing
Boohoo has unveiled surging first-quarter sales and successfully raised £50m through the listing of new shares to help fund a new warehouse.
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NewsBody Shop price tag hurt by 'poor profit expectations'
Body Shop’s parent company L’Oreal hopes to sell it for €800m but is reportedly forecasting a slump in the ethical retailer’s upcoming profits.
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NewsShoe Zone half year profits hit by slumped sterling
Shoe Zone blamed the devaluation of sterling against the dollar since last year’s Brexit vote for a slump in half-year profits.
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OpinionOpinion: AO.com faces challenging investor climate
Solid revenue growth at the expense of profitability is a well-trodden path for young ecommerce firms, so why have AO.com’s numbers been so poorly received?
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NewsToday in retail: New Look and AO sing the retail blues
Underwhelming results from New Look and AO.com, plus gloomy BRC retail sales, compounded to paint a bleak portrait of the retail landscape today.
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NewsJoules sales spike as it ramps up profit expectations
Joules has enjoyed a spike in sales in its first full year since its IPO and ramped up its profit guidance ahead of its preliminary results.
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NewsNew Look profits slump as UK sales suffer
New Look has suffered a slump in full-year profits and like-for-like sales amid a stark warning that the coming year will “remain challenging”.
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NewsAO.com narrows losses despite ‘challenging’ UK market
AO.com has narrowed its full-year losses despite the “challenging trading environment” in the UK and continued losses in Europe.