All City & finance articles – Page 302
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Analysis
Analysis: What does the UK's drop into deflation mean for retailers?
Britain has fallen into deflation for the first time in more than half a century, driven by falling fuel costs and the grocery price war.
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News
Moss Bros like-for-likes jump 7.4% as ecommerce momentum continues
Formalwear retailer Moss Bros has reported a 7.4% jump in like-for-likes as bosses remain “confident” of hitting targets.
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Video
The Retail Week: M&S results, Asda Q1 and Kingfisher with Tony Shiret
Content editor Nicola Harrison sits down with Besi senior analyst Tony Shiret to discuss the top stories from the past seven days.
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News
Mothercare boss warns it's still "early days" as turnaround takes shape
Mark Newton-Jones has admitted it has been a “hell of a year” and is still “early days” as he bids to turn around the buggy and babywear retailer.
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News
Tesco boss Dave Lewis paid £4.1m in first six months in role
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has been paid £4.1m in his first six months at the struggling grocer, the retailer’s annual report has revealed.
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Opinion
Will Marc Bolland have a fairytale ending at Marks & Spencer?
After years of disappointing the City, Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland was finally able to present a cheerful set of figures yesterday.
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News
Booker Group to acquire Londis and Budgens in £40m deal
Booker Group has agreed a deal to buy Musgrave Retail Partners’ GB business – which includes convenience retailers Londis and Budgens – for £40m.
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Analysis
How Marks & Spencer plans to ensure continued profit momentum
After revealing a healthy lift in full-year profits, Retail Week looks at how M&S plans to continue the momentum.
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News
M&S boss: I’m happy with health of the business, but still more to do
Marks & Spencer’s boss Marc Bolland believes it still has plenty to do as part of its turnaround, but said he is “enjoying” the challenge.
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News
Interview: Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler on succeeding in menswear
Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler reveals his thoughts on the direction of the menswear retailer, service and men’s shopping habits.
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Analysis
M&S reports first profit rise in four years: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer has reported its first profit rise in four years after a strong performance from its food business. Here is what the analysts say.
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News
Burberry full-year profits rise but profit guidance for next year lowered
Burberry has posted a rise in underlying pre-tax profits but has lowered its profit guidance for next year due to foreign exchange movements.
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News
Marks & Spencer profits grow but fashion remains challenging
Marks & Spencer has reported its first profit rise in four years but posted disappointing results in fashion, blaming the warm autumn.
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News
Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on Scotland, Walmart and Which?
Retail news round-up on May 20, 2015: Scottish retail sales down, Walmart’s first-quarter profits slump, Which? accuses grocers still misleading shoppers, and more.
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Video
Watch: HMV's long and winding road to recovery in 60 seconds
From administration to reporting a profit and expanding its estate, Short Cuts explores the ups and downs of HMV’s retail journey.
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News
Austin Reed Group still has legs if it can nail online and multichannel, says analyst
Struggling retailer Austin Reed Group is expected to see some “green shoots” soon as it focuses on a turnaround, according to an analyst.
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Interview
Interview: Laura Ashley's Kaloyirou discusses the retailer's flower power
Retail Week speaks to Laura Ashley joint chief operating officer Nick Kaloyirou about the retailer’s journey and how it plans to continue growth.
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News
Asda first-quarter like-for-likes tumble 3.9% in tough market
Asda like-for-likes fell 3.9% in the first quarter but the grocer maintained it “remains a balanced, healthy sustainable business”.
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News
Topps Tiles trade sales overtake consumer business as DIY loses popularity
Topps Tiles now makes more than half of its turnover from trade customers as the British public increasingly turns its back on DIY.
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News
Sainsbury's signs deal with Western Union to fill excess space in-store
Sainsbury’s will allow customers to make global money transfers in-store after signing a deal with financial services business Western Union.