All City & finance articles – Page 233
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Dr Martens, Agent Provocateur and more
Retail news round-up: Dr Martens plans 100 new outlets, Agent Provocateur reshuffles its board, MPs to hold debate on Boxing Day trading, and more
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AnalysisIs M&S right to give Steve Rowe a £1.8m bonus?
M&S has irked union Usdaw after it unveiled a scheme that would hand boss Steve Rowe a £1.8m annual bonus if targets are achieved.
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NewsToday in Retail: M&S bonus ball keeps on rolling
Steve Rowe’s pay incentive is not just any bonus, it’s an M&S turnaround bonus – and a pretty substantial one at that.
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InterviewInterview: House of Fraser chairman on why all is on track
Despite the slew of executive departures and volatile trading, House of Fraser executive chairman Frank Slevin insists it’s on the right track.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Carpetright and sales data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Dixons Carphone and Carpetright, plus the latest retail sales data all on the agenda.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: Joules’ home-grown and overseas ambitions
Joules has recorded soaring half-year sales as it cashes in on its strong brand and international footprint. What challenges and opportunities lie ahead?
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NewsJoules sales jump as international expansion continues
Joules sales have continued to rise, jumping an estimated 16.2% in a pre-close update for its first half.
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NewsSports Direct corporate broker allegedly quit over share concerns
Sports Direct’s founder Mike Ashley is being sued by a former Merrill Lynch banker, who claims the bank quit as corporate broker over share deal concerns.
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NewsTopps Tiles admits error over sales figure
Topps Tiles’ share price has slipped after the retailer admitted it miscalculated sales for the first eight weeks of its financial year.
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits surge as provenance pays off
Fortnum & Mason has posted a jump in full-year profit as its iconic hampers and fast-growing online business drove sales.
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NewsBHS court battle looms as pensions row continues
Hopes of plugging the BHS pension fund before Christmas are diminishing after advisers for Sir Philip Green clashed with pension regulators.
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NewsCoast, Oasis and Warehouse reveal full-year growth
Coast, Oasis and Warehouse have reported full-year growth, days after it emerged that a possible sale was on the cards for the trio.
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NewsMissguided sales rocket but investment hits profits
Missguided has reported soaring full-year sales against a backdrop of declining profits, prompted by major investment.
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NewsAgenda: Sports Direct and Ocado post updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Sports Direct and Ocado, plus the latest retail sales data on the agenda.
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NewsKaren Millen losses widen as sales slide
Fashion retailer Karen Millen has reported widening losses and falling sales for its last full year.
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NewsDFS drops out of FTSE 250 despite rising profits
DFS has dropped out of the FTSE 250 a month after a major shareholder slashed its stake in the retailer.
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NewsMcColl’s like-for-likes drop as it eyes store expansion
McColl’s has posted a fall in its full-year like-for-likes despite overall sales edging up as the retailer further drives bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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NewsFindel profits sink in half year as sales advance
Findel’s half-year profits have slumped, but its outgoing chairman David Sugden hailed an “extremely encouraging” performance in its Express Gifts division.
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NewsHouse of Fraser fined for 'misleading' festive discounts
House of Fraser has been fined after it admitted misleading customers about discounts on its products ahead of Christmas last year.
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NewsToday in Retail: Topps and Ikea retain faith in the UK
As clouds of uncertainty continue to hang over UK retailers, it is comforting to hear the Topps Tiles boss speak of silver linings.