All City & finance articles – Page 288
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H&M hit by warm August but third-quarter sales up 11%
H&M revealed slowing sales growth in August, blaming “unseasonably warm weather”, but third-quarter sales soared 11%.
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Card Factory founder Dean Hoyle invests in The Works and appointed chairman
Card Factory founder Dean Hoyle has made a ‘sizeable’ investment in discounter The Works and will become its chairman.
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Clothing prices help peg UK inflation rate back to 0%
The UK inflation rate fell back to 0% in August, down from 0.1% the previous month, largely due to a smaller rise in clothing prices.
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Opinion
Morrisons is being deserted by investors but Potts could rekindle success
So far, the market hasn’t taken much to Morrisons’ newish chief executive David Potts’ ideas about turning around the grocer.
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Ocado third-quarter sales climb 15.3% despite 'tough market'
Online grocer Ocado reported retail sales increased 15.3% to £252m in its third quarter as its sales and orders increased.
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Kingfisher profits slip as 'strong' UK earnings offset by currency volatility
B&Q owner Kingfisher’s adjusted pre-tax profit slipped 2.3% in its first half as “strong” UK profit earnings were offset by currency volatility.
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Booker Group completes £40m acquisition of Londis and Budgens
Booker Group has completed its £40m acquisition of Musgrave Retail Partners GB, owner of convenience stores Londis and Budgens.
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Poundworld pre-tax profits rebound strongly following 'landmark year'
Poundworld has recorded a surge in full-year profits after they were hit in the previous two years by a large-scale investment programme.
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The Works' profits and sales surge as transformation plan takes root
Discount retailer The Works has revealed a surge in profits and sales on the back of an overhaul of its stores and multichannel offer.
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BHS secures £65m loan from Grovepoint Capital to fund turnaround
BHS has secured a £65m loan from investment group Grovepoint Capital as the retailer’s new owners seek to turnaround the business.
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The Retail Week: The big themes from retail's 'Super Thursday' results day
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb's verdict: Getting excited about wage rates and debtor levels?
Following Next’s half-year results, many retail bosses would be energised by the subjects of retail wage rates and credit account trends.
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Analysis
Morrisons’ turnaround strategy: David Potts’ six-point plan
Morrisons first-half results revealed a devastating 35% slump in profits, but chief executive David Potts today outlined a turnaround plan.
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Next boss Lord Wolfson confident customers can afford price hikes
Next boss Lord Wolfson has defended plans to increase its prices due to the Government’s living wage, saying “the maths is very compelling”.
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Morrisons likely to jettison Match & More loyalty scheme
Morrisons chief executive David Potts has strongly hinted that the grocer’s Match & More loyalty scheme will be dropped.
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Home Retail boss Walden 'optimistic' this Black Friday will be less disruptive
Home Retail boss John Walden is “optimistic” Black Friday will be less disruptive than last year as the group gears up for Christmas.
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Dixons Carphone starts new financial year in style as sales climb
Mobile phones and electricals powerhouse Dixons Carphone has posted a strong first-quarter performance, driven by its core UK and Ireland arm.
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Dunelm reports profits rise and sets out growth ambitions
Homewares group Dunelm has posted a rise in full-year profits after a strategic overhaul and is in “better shape than ever” to grow.
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Argos like-for-likes fall 2.8% in second quarter as electricals demand wanes
Argos like-for-likes fell 2.8% in the second quarter as demand for electricals fell amid “weaker overall market conditions”.
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Next warns on living wage impact as first-half profits climb
Next has reported a 7.1% rise in first-half profits, but warned that the Government’s new living wage will cost the business £27m a year and force up its prices.