All City & finance articles – Page 221
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Scottish retail sales and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct increases its bet on Debenhams, retail sales in Scotland decline, Bunnings to launch transactional website in UK
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NewsJones Bootmaker files intention to appoint administrators
Jones Bootmaker has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsToday in Retail: Shareholders suffer French disconnection
Another day, another call for drastic change at embattled fashion business French Connection from some of its biggest shareholders.
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NewsFrench Connection investors call for business to be split
A group of French Connection’s biggest investors have called for the business to be broken up after it suffered a fifth consecutive year of losses.
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NewsOcado sales jump driven by increased order frequency
Ocado reported a leap in its first-quarter sales despite a dip in its average order value as customers chose to spend less more often.
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NewsFrench Connection losses narrow despite falling sales
French Connection full-year losses recorded an uplift, but the fashion chain’s sales fell across both its retail and wholesale divisions.
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NewsToday in Retail: Asda gives staff choice on contracts
Asda was in somewhat self-deprecating mood today as it unveiled details of a new contract offer being made to its shop floor staff.
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NewsBlue Inc landlords brand CVA 'stay of execution'
Blue Inc’s landlords have rubbished the struggling menswear retailer’s attempts to stay afloat by undergoing the second CVA in a year.
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NewsToday in Retail: Storm clouds gather over Blue Inc
With John Lewis Partnership’s warning of the “increasingly uncertain market” ringing in retailers’ ears, today the industry was served another note of caution.
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NewsBlue Inc seeks rescue deal through CVA
Fashion retailer Blue Inc is seeking to cut its rent and debts as part of a rescue deal.
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AnalysisInfographic: Sir Philip’s apology and Zalando on the up
The week in words and numbers, March 10, 2017: Sir Philip apologises to BHS pensioners and Joe Corre slams Agent Provocateur sale to Sport Direct’s Mike Ashley.
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AnalysisAgenda: Sainsbury's and French Connection post updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with full-year results from French Connection and Sainsbury’s fourth quarter update both on the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Morrisons' Potts plans to pump up profits
Morrisons is gaining trading momentum under the stewardship of boss David Potts, but the former Tesco exec claims there is “a lot more to do.”
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VideoWatch: HSBC head of retail on facing Brexit headwinds
HSBC Corporate head of retail and leisure James Sawley explains the difficulties that lie ahead for retailers in uncertain times.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Divido scoops Launch Pad prize
Divido has been crowned the winner of Retail Week Live’s Launch Pad Pitch Perfect competition following an audience vote.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership cuts bonus despite jump in profits
The John Lewis Partnership has slashed its staff bonus despite posting a surge in full-year pre-tax profits.
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NewsMorrisons profits jump as turnaround builds momentum
Morrisons has registered its first full year of profit and like-for-like sales growth since 2012 as the grocer’s turnaround plan gains momentum.
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OpinionOpinion: The changing face of retail leadership
As UK retail faces uncertain times, with the sterling devaluation beginning to effect buying calendars and limited growth outside online, what leadership will bring success?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct in financial loss, Tesco Ireland halts Aldi's expansion, Style Group Brands may be put up for sale, and high street reports drop in footfall
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NewsShoe Zone resoles board with new finance chief
Shoe Zone has appointed finance director Jonathan Fearn to its board as chief financial officer.