All City & finance articles – Page 214
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NewsMorrisons eyes own label push to tackle inflation
Morrisons chief executive David Potts is bidding to leverage and expand the grocer’s own brand ranges in an effort to combat inflation.
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NewsMorrisons racks up sixth consecutive quarter of growth
Morrisons has racked up its sixth consecutive quarter of sales growth as the grocer continues its turnaround efforts.
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NewsNext cuts top-end profit guidance
Next has reduced the upper end of its full-year profit guidance after suffering a slump in first quarter sales.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter sales boosted by US and Asia Pacific
Yoox Net-a-Porter registered a bigger than expected increase in first-quarter sales, driven by strong sales in the US and Asia Pacific.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales hit by competitor price-matching
John Lewis sales suffered last week as it price-matched a competitor’s event, with home sales hit particularly hard.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict on Jill McDonald’s move to M&S
Halfords chief executives never seem to last very long, but then M&S clothing managing directors never seem to either.
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AnalysisAnalysis: M&S gains McDonald’s customer focus
The appointment of Halfords chief executive Jill McDonald to one of the most pivotal roles at Marks & Spencer came as a bolt from the blue.
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OpinionBryan Roberts: 'Sainsbury's is not doing itself justice'
Pulling out the headlines from a preliminary results announcement is generally a rather irksome affair.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe targets return to profit growth
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe is confident it can rebuild profitability over the next “three to five” years after suffering another fall in full-year earnings.
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NewsSainsbury’s buoyed by Argos as costs climb in full year
Sainsbury’s full-year profits slipped, with bumper festive sales at Argos propping up its core food business.
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NewsToday in retail: Ocado shares rally on M&S speculation
Ocado’s share price has rallied today amid speculation that the online grocer could pen a deal with Marks & Spencer.
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NewsAmazon sales soar as it exploits fledgling Indian market
Amazon sales have soared over its first quarter, as the ecommerce giant continues to capitalise on India’s burgeoning online shopping market.
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AnalysisAgenda: Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Next and grocery share
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Next and the latest grocery market share data all on the agenda.
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NewsToday in retail: Are Bunnings sales really sizzling?
Bunnings may have stormed into the UK and laid down the gauntlet to B&Q, but are its sales sizzling as much as its sausages?
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NewsRetail proves resilient as rate of administrations fall
The number of retailers that slipped into administration declined during the first quarter of the year, despite turbulent trading conditions.
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NewsWickes owner Travis Perkins hails 'strong' retail sales
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has posted an increase in first quarter sales within its retail arm as growth in store numbers drove performance.
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NewsN Brown profits slip amid infrastructure investment
N Brown has suffered a fall in full-year profits amid increased investment in its infrastructure and one-off charges relating to financial services customer redress.
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NewsBunnings UK hails progress as it repositions Homebase offer
Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has hailed “further progress” of its fledgling UK business following a rise in like-for-like transactions.
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NewsSports Direct staff agency on brink of administration
Transline Group, which staffs Sports Direct’s largest warehouse – Shirebrook – has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why has ex-HoF chief Oddy joined The Range?
Nigel Oddy quit the top job at House of Fraser last year and was this week named chief executive of homewares retailer The Range.