All City & finance articles – Page 332
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AnalysisScottish independence: Retail chief executives give their verdict
On the day Scotland heads en masse to the polling booths, Retail Week rounds up how retail bosses expect Scottish independence will impact the retail industry and affect consumers.
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NewsFrench Connection reduces half-year loss to £3.9m as sales edge up
French Connection has reduced its half-year pre-tax loss to £3.9m as it increased like-for-likes across its UK and European operation.
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NewsCard Factory's underlying profits grow as IPO costs lead to statutory loss
Card Factory grew its half-year underlying operating profits by 9.3% as it made a statutory loss of £7.9m in its first results since floating.
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: PrivateFly boss says crypto currencies are here to stay
The chief executive of private jet charter company PrivateFly says payment methods such as Bitcoin will be increasingly important in retail.
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NewsJD Sports Fashion doubles profits in the first half
JD Sports Fashion doubled its profits in the six months to August 2 as the retailer’s sales jumped 27%.
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone and the secret to a happy retail marriage
In the wake of Dixons Carphone’s merger, what lessons can retailers learn to ensure their mergers are successful long term?
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NewsN Brown 'modernises how it operates' with fast fashion and digital push
N Brown boss Angela Spindler said it is “modernising the way it operates” as it vies to become a “progressive fashion retailer”.
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NewsAsos will benefit from overseas price cuts within six months, says Nick Robertson
Asos boss Nick Robertson said its investment in cutting prices overseas will start paying off within six months as he attempts to stop the slowdown.
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InterviewInterview: Sir Stuart Rose on start-ups, food retail and sustainability
As he prepares to join the House of Lords, the former M&S boss speaks to Retail Week.
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NewsHobbycraft profits down after investment as it prepares loyalty card
Hobbycraft has reported profits of £7m for its full year on the back of a 9% increase in revenue and heavy investment in initiatives including a new loyalty card.
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OpinionComment: Asos’s success depends on keeping its entrepreneurial spirit alive
A quarterly retail sales rise of 15% and total annual revenues up 27% to almost £1bn would normally be cause for throwing hats in the air.
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NewsN Brown sales fall as it realigns business in 'transitional year'
Multichannel retailer N Brown has reported its first-half group revenues were down by 0.6% while like-for-likes slipped 0.5%.
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NewsAsos fourth quarter sales growth and margins hit by warehouse fire
Fashion etailer Asos has reported rising sales but weaker margins in its fourth quarter after a fire at one of its warehouses impacted trade.
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NewsVodafone slams Phones 4u management over retailer’s collapse
Vodafone has “strongly rejected” claims it acted improperly by pulling out of Phones 4u and instead blamed the retailer’s collapse on it owners.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4u, Asos and N Brown
Retail news round-up on September 16, 2014: Vodafone slams Phones 4u management over retailer’s collapse, Asos sales growth and margins hit by warehouse fire, N Brown sales fall as it realigns business.
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NewsMySale will become 'very dominant' in the UK, says founder
MySale said it will be “very dominant” in the UK, where it launched in July, due to its “very aggressive” pricing and the vast array of brands on its site.
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NewsPhase Eight owner hires Rothschild to handle £300m sale
Phase Eight owner TowerBrook has hired Rothschild to conduct a sale of the womenswear retailer, which is expected to fetch £300m.
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NewsMySale full-year sales grow as it buys stake in Scandinavian rival
Etailer MySale, which counts Sir Philip Green and Mike Ashley among its investors, grew its full-year profits and has snapped up 60% of Invite to Buy.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4u, Phase Eight and footfall
Retail news round-up on September 15, 2014: Phones 4u goes into administration, Phase Eight owner hires Rothschild for sale, UK footfall drops 2.8% in August.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Will Adderley is back at the helm of Dunelm
The sudden departure of Nick Wharton of chief executive at Dunelm came as a surprise to many, but gives a clear idea of the future direction of the company.