All City & finance articles – Page 29
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NewsFrasers sales and profit rise as elevation strategy pays off
Frasers has reported an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio as the group’s elevation strategy continues to “drive strong trading performance”.
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NewsMatches fires up equity raise to support turnaround
Luxury fashion retailer Matches is reportedly considering an equity raise in a bid to support its business turnaround strategy.
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NewsMoonpig profits and sales grow
Online greeting cards specialist and technology platform Moonpig reported a growth in profits and sales, despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.
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NewsTed Baker owner secures new funding for struggling brand
Ted Baker owner Authentic Brands Group has secured new funding for the retailer, which it said will help grow its UK and European operations.
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NewsPrivate equity eye potential £100m Jollyes sale
Jollyes, one of the UK’s largest privately owned pet retailers, is being eyed up by private equity firms in a deal that could be worth more than £100m.
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NewsRegulators urged to claw back millions in Wilko dividends
The chair of the Commons business and trade committee has urged UK regulators “explore every option” to claw back millions in dividends paid to Wilko’s founding family.
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InterviewQ&A: Castore boss Tom Beahon on the next steps after raising £150m
As Castore announced today that it has raised £150m in new capital investment, co-founder and chief executive Tom Beahon speaks to Retail Week about the sportswear retailer’s meteoric rise and expansion plans, the importance of global partners and the key to success moving forward
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NewsMulberry losses deepen despite booming international sales
Luxury fashion and accessories retailer Mulberry has reported deepening losses despite booming revenue internationally as it continues to invest in its “long-term future”.
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NewsDr Martens warns on profits as ‘increasingly difficult’ US market takes toll
Dr Martens has issued a profit warning as it said ongoing problems with its US business “will take longer” to fix than first thought.
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NewsMytheresa profits slip as luxe fashion demand slows
Luxury fashion retailer Mytheresa posted an increase in sales despite a slip in profits during the quarter as demand by its “aspirational customers across all geographies” slowed.
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Opinion‘Wilko was killed by inertia, not Liz Truss’ chaotic mini-budget’
’Retail is detail’ must be one of the oldest mantras in the industry but, sadly, Lisa Wilkinson wasn’t across it.
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NewsHalfords delivers sales and profit growth despite ‘volatile trading environment’
Halfords has posted an increase in sales across its retail and autocentres categories as well as a rise in profit.
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NewsShein aims for New York Stock Exchange listing
Fast-fashion giant Shein is understood to be gearing up for a stock market float in the US as it reportedly filed “confidential paperwork” for an initial public offering.
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NewsWilko chair blames retailer’s collapse on Truss mini-budget
Former Wilko chair Lisa Wilkinson has laid out the issues that led to the collapse of the retailer, including pointing to former prime minister Liz Truss’ mini-budget for driving up interest rates.
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NewsPets at Home hails ‘resilient’ trading as it maintains full-year guidance
Pets at Home has hailed its “resilient performance” and noted “encouraging signs” in the lead-up to Christmas.
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NewsTopps Tiles escalates market share while profits dip
Topps Tiles has posted a boom in sales for the full year and confirmed it has achieved its market share goal “two years ahead of schedule,” with cost inflation taking its toll.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2024: Industry optimism amid consumer caution and global uncertainty
Retailers are emerging cautiously from recent macroeconomic challenges. As inflation moderates and supply chain pressures ease, businesses are looking ahead with measured optimism.
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NewsMountain Warehouse to ramp up store expansion following record sales
Outdoor clothing retailer Mountain Warehouse is accelerating the pace of store openings after posting a record sales peak.
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NewsAsos ditches bonus scheme diversity targets
Fashion retailer Asos has abandoned diversity targets in its annual executive bonus scheme as it prioritises profitability.
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NewsRevolution Beauty founder in £3m repayment talks
Revolution Beauty founder Adam Minto is in talks about repaying almost £3m to settle claims that he breached fiduciary duties to the retailer.