All City & finance articles – Page 263
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NewsBonmarché posts sales rise but cautions that conditions remain challenging
Bonmarché has reported that trading conditions remain “challenging” and that profits will come in at the lower end of expectations.
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NewsAgenda: Tesco full-years plus Debenhams, Asos, WHSmith and Halfords updates
Retail Week looks to next week with full-year results from Tesco, interims from Asos and WHSmith, and an update from Debenhams on the agenda.
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NewsCo-op boss hails momentum and refuses to rule out online grocery
Co-op boss Richard Pennycook has insisted “the momentum is with us” as he refused to rule out launching an online grocery proposition.
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NewsNew M&S boss Rowe puts sharper prices on agenda in bid to improve fashion
Keener prices are likely to play a role in new M&S boss Steve Rowe’s drive to turn around performance at the retailer’s clothing division.
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NewsDunelm boosted by winter Sale as third-quarter revenue rises
Dunelm has reported a 1.1% increase in third-quarter like-for-likes as its winter Sale helped it recover from tough conditions over the season.
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NewsCo-op Group full-year profits fall, but food like-for-likes up 1.6%
The Co-op has today reported a 1.6% rise in full-year like-for-likes in its food business as the group continues its recovery under boss Richard Pennycook.
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NewsMarks & Spencer boss Rowe admits GM performance 'unsatisfactory' as sales slip
M&S’s new boss has admitted its general merchandise performance is “unsatisfactory” as the retailer posted another sales dip for the division.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Co-op and Primark Ireland
Retail news round-up on April 7, 2016: Co-op boss asks board to cut his total compensation and Primark's Irish chief financial officer leaves after six years.
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OpinionOpinion: How new accounting rules will impact retailers' balance sheets
Most UK retailers have significant property leases for flagship stores, shopping centres, other outlets and warehouses.
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AnalysisTopps Tiles second-quarter update: What the analysts say
Topps Tiles reported a 4.9% rise in second-quarter like-for-likes, but growth was dented by the timing of Easter. Here is the City’s reaction.
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NewsH&M first-quarter profits dented by warm weather and currency headwinds
H&M has posted a fall in its first-quarter profits as unseasonably warm weather and currency headwinds dented performance.
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NewsTopps Tiles second-quarter sales grow as new ranges gain traction
Topps Tiles accelerated its sales growth during the second quarter as the launch of new tile ranges gained traction among shoppers.
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NewsAnalysis: Moss Bros boss confident of plenty of growth to come
Moss Bros chief executive Brian Brick sees plenty of ongoing opportunity for the menswear specialist following its successful turnaround.
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NewsBoots UK reveals second-quarter sales rise after Christmas boost
Boots UK has revealed a 1.8% rise in second-quarter retail like-for-likes, but continues to face a “challenging” environment.
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NewsKoovs sales and order numbers treble as weekly visits hit a million
Koovs full-year sales have soared 189% as weekly visits to the etailer passed the 1 million mark and order numbers trebled in volume.
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AnalysisMoss Bros delivers strong performance: What the analysts say
Formal menswear retailer Moss Bros has unveiled a strong full-year performance with sales and profits up. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisCard Factory exceeds expectations: What the analysts say
Card Factory has delivered underlying pre-tax profits up 25% and sales up 8% as its boss prepares to step down. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco in fightback mode ahead of full-year results
When Matt Davies opened Retail Week Live last month, the boss of Tesco UK claimed the grocer was “on the cusp of something special”.
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NewsCard Factory delivers 'excellent year' as market share rises
Card Factory has delivered both a profits and sales increase in its full year as its boss prepares to stand down.
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NewsMoss Bros unveils strong year as sales and profits rise
Formal menswear retailer Moss Bros has unveiled a strong full-year performance with sales and profits up.