All Financial results articles – Page 179
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NewsDisney Store losses widen as it invests
Disney Store losses widened in the year to October 1, 2011 as it invested in the launch of its websites in France and Germany.
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NewsWestfield Stratford retailers fear Olympic car park closure impact
Retailers at Westfield Stratford City have vented their frustration about the closure of the car park at the giant shopping centre, which is understood to have resulted in a plunge in footfall.
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NewsDixons sets out new strategic priorities as profits rise
Electricals group Dixons is moving into a new strategic phase and has posted full-year profits at the top end of expectations.
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NewsMajestic Wine hires new commercial boss
Majestic Wine has appointed a new commercial director as it continues to defy market conditions to record sales increases.
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OpinionBoost for Argos as it stems decline
So used has the City become to dismal trading at Home Retail’s flagship Argos business that any sign of respite prompts jubilation.
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OpinionSainsbury’s wins the battle but war goes on
Tesco and Sainsbury’s reporting of quarterly results within days of each other adds to the image of two heavyweights going head to head in the arena.
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AnalysisMulberry: What the analysts say
Despite a slowdown in sales growth in recent weeks, the future is still bright for Mulberry according to retail’s analyst community.
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NewsIn-store experience becomes major focus for grocers
Focus shifts from space race to refurbishments in market share showdown.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse posts strong sales growth in new categories
Carphone Warehouse has reported strong sales growth outside its traditional category of mobile phones, but earnings at its core retail business were flat in a tough market.
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NewsTed Baker looks to the Far East for overseas growth
Ted Baker’s expansion into the Far East is likely to be a “game changer” for the fashion retailer, according to analysts.
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OpinionRetailers follow in Amazon’s footsteps
Supermarket group Sainsbury’s surprised on Tuesday, a day ahead of its quarterly update, with the acquisition of Anobii, an ebooks service and social network for book lovers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Deal wrapped up at Clinton Cards but tough work lies ahead
Clinton Cards’ new owner American Greetings will have to make radical changes to return the retailer to profitability.
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Grocer ITM reports like-for-like revenue growth
Grocery retailer ITM (Intermarché) has, after several years of struggling sales, reported like-for-like revenue growth of 3.1% to e19.2bn (£16.3bn) excluding fuel for the 2011 financial year. Like-for-like sales in the first four months of 2012 rose 7.9%.ITM’s hypermarkets outperformed its supermarkets in 2011, delivering a 3.9% uplift in sales, ...
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Toys R Us reports net loss of $60m
Toys R Us reported a net loss of $60m (£39m) for the quarter ended April 28 compared with a loss of $67m (£43m) a year ago, despite a 0.9% drop in sales, thanks to margin improvements and cost controls. Net sales totalled $2.6bn (£1.7bn), hit by a decline of 5% ...
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Neiman Marcus posts total revenues increase
Department store group Neiman Marcus posted total revenues of $1.06bn (£670m) for the 13 weeks ended April 28 compared with $983.8m (£621.7m) in the corresponding period in 2011. Like-for-like revenues rose 6.7%. Operating earnings were $146.6m (£92.6m) compared with $123.2m (£77.6m) the previous year, an increase of 19%. Net profit ...
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AnalysisHalfords: pedalling back toward growth
The high price of petrol and dwindling sat-nav sales have hit Halfords, but the retailer aims to map out new routes to success.
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AnalysisProfile: Peter Simon, founder, Monsoon Accessorize
The hands-on founder of Monsoon Accessorize is driving a management overhaul to steady the business following the departure of two key bosses.
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OpinionSale of Hammersmith Apollo puts HMV in a better place
An increasingly happy tune is being whistled at HMV which, to the surprise of some, looks better placed than it has done in years.
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NewsJessops defies tough climate to record surge in profits
Cost control and margin improvement boost retailer despite tsunami impact on supply.