All City & finance articles – Page 214
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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.
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NewsMoss Bros beats tough fashion market as sales rise
Moss Bros, the menswear specialist, has posted a rise in sales and is confident of meeting City earnings expectations despite uncertain retail conditions.
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NewsSports Direct increases stakes in US businesses
Sports Direct has upped its investments in Umbro-owner Iconix Brand Group and retailer Finish Line.
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AnalysisAgenda: B&M, Dixons, Halfords, Kingfisher and M&S update
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, including updates from B&M, Dixons, Halfords, Kingfisher and M&S.
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NewsBooker's Wilson: Our retailers support Tesco merger
Booker boss Charles Wilson has insisted Premier, Londis and Budgens retailers are supportive of the group’s proposed merger with Tesco.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Why Tesco is counting on Booker
As Tesco presses ahead with the £3.7bn acquisition of Booker, the food wholesaler’s full-year results this morning revealed what the grocer is paying for.
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NewsAsda suffers further sales decline but hails 'momentum'
Asda has suffered its 11th consecutive quarter of falling sales but bosses hailed continued “improvement” in performance.
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NewsMothercare boss: 'This is a watershed moment for us'
Mothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones has hailed the past year a “watershed moment” for the nursery specialist.
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NewsBurberry profits slip amid 'year of transition'
Burberry’s pre-tax profits slipped after what the luxury fashion business dubbed “a year of transition”.
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NewsJD Sports gets green light for Go Outdoors takeover
JD Sports’ £112m acquisition of Go Outdoors has been given the green light by the competition watchdog.
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NewsMothercare profits fall as core UK arm narrows losses
Mothercare has suffered a fall in full-year profits but hailed the performance of its core UK business during its second half.
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NewsBooker profits jump as Tesco merger progresses
Booker has posted a jump in full-year earnings despite suffering a dip in sales to retailers.
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OpinionDixons’ update should show retail revolution in action
Electricals giant Dixons Carphone is expected to deliver another commendable set of results when it updates the market next week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail Acquisitions, The Hut Group and more
Retail news round-up: Retail Aquisitions declared inslovent, and The Hut Group in talks to buy UK2 and Spar records surge in sales.
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NewsToday in retail: Buyers wake up to Dream acquisition
Dreams has drawn interest from Chinese buyers in the first round of bids for the business, which was put up for sale in January.
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NewsSports Direct staff agency Transline nears rescue deal
Transline, the employment agency embroiled in Sports Direct’s warehouse scandal, is approaching a rescue deal with Assist Resourcing.
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NewsDreams bidders bed in on £400m takeover deal
Dreams has piqued the interest of rival Chinese mattress-makers and UK giant Silent Night in the first round of bids for the business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Dreams, Net-a-Porter and more
Retail news round-up: Dreams £400m takeover on the cards, Net-a-Porter appoints new global buying director, and Amazon customers get refund without returning items.
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AnalysisAgenda: Asda, Mothercare update, Pennycook joins Fenwick
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with Asda’s and Mothercare’s latest quarterly updates and Richard Pennycook’s start date at Fenwick all on the agenda.