All Financial results articles – Page 183
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AnalysisAnalysis: SuperGroup’s new managers must solve its maths problems
Hot on the heels of its supply chain problems last year, SuperGroup’s maths errors have produced more worrying signs that the retailer has not yet got its house in order.
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OpinionM&S still a work in progress
Marks & Spencer’s fourth-quarter update on Tuesday failed to meet market expectations and the share price fell sharply.
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OpinionTesco’s revival relies on getting basics right
At one point in the run-up to Wednesday’s announcement by Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke, it seemed he would be left with little to say.
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AnalysisChallenges await the new Carrefour chief executive
In Lars Olofsson’s last full quarter as chief executive, French grocery giant Carrefour reported a 0.9% rise in first quarter sales excluding fuel, at constant exchange rates, to E22.5bn (£19bn).
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NewsMothercare’s Calver to drive online growth
Struggling maternity retailer Mothercare is relying on its new boss, former Amazon executive Simon Calver, to turn around its ailing online business as it seeks to emulate the etail giant in the face of
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JD Sports on the hunt for more acquisitions
JD Sports Fashion is eyeing further acquisitions to fuel expansion despite its Blacks purchase hitting full-year profits.
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Seven & I Holdings posts 20% profit for year
Convenience store operator Seven & I Holdings has posted a 20% rise in operating profit to ¥292.1bn (£2.41bn) for the full year ended February 29, 2012. Net profit increased 16% to ¥129.8bn (£1.07bn), however net sales fell 11.4% to ¥4.01 trillion (£33.03bn) mainly due to a change in accounting methods ...
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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Tesco boss Phil Clarke unveiled his turnaround strategy for the UK this morning as full year trading profit dipped 1% in its home market. The analyst community has its say on his plans to revitalise the domestic business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Marks & Spencer's buying slip-up
There is one thing worse for retailers than having insufficient stock, and that is having too much, Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland said today.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer fourth quarter: What the analysts say
The City passes judgement on Marks & Spencer’s trading statement
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NewsMarks & Spencer sales hit by stock shortage
Marks & Spencer was hit by a shortage of top fashion lines that undermined general merchandise sales in the fourth quarter.
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NewsLush loses lustre as profits are hit
Beauty retailer Lush posted a dip in full-year pre-tax profits as its Japanese operations dragged down the group.
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Joe Fresh unveils flagship New York store
Joe Fresh, the clothing retailer owned by Canada-based grocer Loblaw, has launched its flagship clothing store on Fifth Avenue in New York. The opening comes after the retailer decided last year to roll out beyond its home market, unveiling five shops in New York and New Jersey. The flagship is ...
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NewsJJB thrown lifeline as Dick's takes stake in retailer
JJB Sports has received a £30m injection from investors including Dick’s Sporting Goods as it posts a full year pre-tax loss of £101.1m
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NewsFeelunique owners put stake up for sale
Health and beauty etailer Feelunique.com is in talks about selling a stake with up to three potential buyers.
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AnalysisBest Buy rethinks big-box strategy as it records a loss
On March 29, US-based electronics specialist Best Buy reported staggeringly poor profits for its 2011 financial year.
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NewsAmerican Golf: Driving its way forward
Securing a new boss and driving growth is top of the agenda for the golfing specialist.
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NewsH&M considers launching premium fascia in the UK
Swedish fashion giant H&M is considering the UK for the global launch of its planned new upmarket fascia “&Other Stories”.
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NewsFeather & Black sales boosted by multichannel
Beds retailer Feather & Black has outperformed a tough big-ticket market, posting rising sales in its first half as its multichannel offer chimed with shoppers.
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NewsCo-op remodels stores to improve local appeal
The Co-operative Food is ditching its “one size fits all” store model to better appeal to local shopper demographics.