All City & finance articles – Page 33
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NewsNext to appoint Reiss executive as CFO Amanda James steps down
Next chief financial officer Amanda James is stepping down from her role and retiring from full-time work after 28 years at the retailer in July next year.
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NewsVictoria Plum sold to Beds.co.uk owner
AHK Designs, the owner of Beds.co.uk and furniture retailer Cox & Cox, has purchased bathroom retailer Victoria Plum.
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NewsNike pledges to build success with ‘greater consistency and speed’
Sportswear giant Nike is to double down on drivers of success after a first quarter in which it beat earnings expectations but missed anticipated sales.
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NewsWilko creditors face prospect of as little as 4p in pound payback
Creditors of bust retailer Wilko are expected to lose most of their money, its administrator has estimated.
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NewsJohn Lewis ponders £150m sale and leaseback of Waitrose stores
John Lewis Partnership aims to generate £150m from the sale and leaseback of 12 Waitrose stores as it seeks to bolster its finances.
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NewsCard Factory profits soar driven by strong store performance
Card Factory reported an increase in profits and sales driven by “value and quality proposition and the strength of our store estate”.
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NewsAsos posts profits as turnaround strategy pays off
The online fashion giant posted profits despite sales declining in the fourth quarter of the year as its turnaround strategy paid off.
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AnalysisSupermarket sweep: What Aldi and Lidl’s results say about the state of the grocery market
Aldi and Lidl’s 2022 results reveal where the two brands are enjoying similar success and where the pair are out of lockstep.
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NewsAldi posts ‘record sales’ as it gains a million customers
Aldi has posted “record sales” in the 12 months to December 2022, claiming the cost-of-living crisis has “transformed” the way the UK shops.
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NewsThe Entertainer posts sales boost but ‘remains cautious’
The Entertainer has posted sales growth that outperforms the wider toy market but said it “remains cautious” about its short-term outlook.
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NewsMothercare revenue and profit declines ahead of refinancing
Mothercare has reported a drop in revenue and profit ahead of completing a refinancing of the business to ensure it has “adequate and appropriate” funds for the future.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Lush is building its brand identity to accelerate future growth
With an overriding ethos focused on “leaving the world Lusher than we found it”, the Retail Week analyst team explores five ways Lush is strengthening its brand identity to drive future growth
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NewsJD Sports CEO Régis Schultz: ‘If you do a good job, you get good results’
After JD Sports posted double-digit profit growth in the first half of the year, in line with expectations to hit the £1bn profit mark for the first time, Retail Week finds out what has made the business more successful than others in its space
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NewsTK Maxx owner TJX records rise in revenue and profit
TJX UK, a subsidiary of TJX companies in the UK that owns TK Maxx and Homesense has recorded a rise in revenue and profit in the 52 weeks to January 28.
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NewsCo-op profits climb driven by cost-saving efforts
The Co-op has reported “robust” sales performance as it swung to an operating profit driven by cost savings during the period.
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NewsJD Sports ‘on track’ for full year as sales increase
JD Sports has posted an increase in sales and confirmed profit remains “on track” for the full financial year as its strong brand portfolio continues to pay off.
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NewsNext raises profit guidance as sales boom
Next has increased its full-year profit guidance for the third time this year as sales and profits boomed during its first half.
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NewsDunelm profits dip despite year of record sales
Dunelm has pinned a slight reduction in full-year profits on controlling margins during a protracted inflationary period, even as it celebrated record sales.
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NewsNaked Wines reports ‘foundations laid to focus on profitable growth’
Online specialist Naked Wines has said its focus on profitability will pay off despite suffering a statutory full-year loss.
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NewsOcado sales rise as customer proposition strengthened
Online grocer Ocado has reported an increase in quarterly sales following price cuts and a focus on improved execution.