All City & finance articles – Page 211
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NewsB&M reveals rocketing sales and profits in full-years
B&M has reported soaring sales and profits and accelerated like-for-like growth in its full-year results.
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NewsHalfords profits fall despite full-year sales rise
Halfords has reported rising full-year sales but falling profits in its last year under chief executive Jill McDonald.
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DataData: M&S profits come at a high price
Another year, another unwelcome fall in retail bellwether Marks & Spencer’s annual pre-tax profits.
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AnalysisM&S: Not the car crash the headline numbers suggest
The headline numbers in Marks & Spencer’s full-year results today looked like a bloodbath at retail’s most venerable name.
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NewsToday in retail: M&S, Kingfisher and Dixons Carphone
Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe caused excitement in the weeks preceding today’s full-year results by revealing the retailer was preparing to trial food online.
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AnalysisM&S’ small online food trial could lead to big things
M&S’ annual results press conference was dominated by questions about the retailer’s upcoming online food trial.
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NewsTopshop Australia placed into voluntary administration
Topshop’s Australian arm has been placed into voluntary administration amid mounting debts, putting 760 jobs at risk.
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NewsM&S boss Rowe hails rocketing full-price sales
M&S chief executive Steve Rowe has hailed the retailer’s rising full-price sales, adding that M&S will continue on its “self-help programme”.
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NewsKingfisher sales fall but UK business delivers growth
B&Q owner Kingfisher has suffered a fall in first-quarter like-for-likes, although its UK businesses outperformed its other markets.
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NewsDixons Carphone sales rise as bosses hail ‘good year’
Dixons Carphone has posted a jump in fourth-quarter sales as boss Seb James lauded “another good year” for the business.
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NewsM&S full-year profits tumble as clothing sales fall
Marks & Spencer has suffered a slump in full-year profits as boss Steve Rowe wrestles to transform the retailer’s fortunes.
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NewsJaeger suppliers mull legal action over trademark sale
A group of former Jaeger suppliers has attacked the collapsed chain for selling its trademark prior to its administration.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Joy and more
Retail news round-up: Lord Grabiner QC to quit Green's empire; Joy's creditors to collect minimal returns; and retail sales decline in May.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales boosted by warmer weather
John Lewis posted a rise in revenues last week as the promise of warmer weather drove sales of casual clothing.
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NewsJacques Vert owner seeks investment as admin looms
Jacques Vert’s owner Style Group Brands is urgently seeking investment to avoid the risk of administration, with over 1,100 jobs at risk.
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OpinionOpinion: McColl’s is not pursuing a One Stop strategy
McColl’s may not regularly wrestle the headlines from its grocery rivals, but that’s exactly what the retailer achieved today.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What the parties promise for retail
The general election will define the nation for decades to come, AO founder John Roberts believes – and few would disagree.
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NewsClarks profits down-at-heel as sterling slump bites
Clarks warned that the slumped value of the pound will have a “profound effect” on cashflow and profit in the year ahead as the retailer reports a drop in earnings in 2016.
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NewsJoy rescued by owners in pre-pack administration deal
Joy has been bought out of administration by its owner Louche London in a pre-pack deal, saving 230 jobs.
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NewsTesco faces further legal fight over accounting scandal
Tesco may face another legal challenge arising from the accounting scandal that hit the retailer.