All City & finance articles – Page 239
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AnalysisSeven ways to navigate post-election uncertainty
As the retail sector’s current state of uncertainty looks set to continue, we identify seven things retailers can do to successfully navigate it.
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NewsBrightHouse profits slump as affordability checks bite
BrightHouse has suffered a steep drop in full-year profits after new regulations surrounding its business model impacted earnings.
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NewsHamleys’ chief financial officer Dunn to step down
Hamleys’ veteran finance chief Alasdair Dunn is to leave the toy retailer after 10 years in charge.
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NewsWHSmith travel stores drive sales advance
WHSmith has posted a rise in sales and expects to meet full-year profit expectations.
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NewsToday in retail: Retailers with staying power
With great power comes great responsibility – just ask the likes of Jeff Bezos, Seb James, Dave Lewis and Mike Coupe.
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NewsBHS: Retail Acquisitions’ liquidators appointed
Liquidators have been appointed to Retail Acquisitions, the consortium that owned BHS at the time that the retailer entered administration.
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NewsJaeger creditors attack former owner Better Capital
Jaeger creditors who claim they are owed millions from the collapse of the heritage brand have bought shares in former owner Better Capital.
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NewsTed Baker sales continue to climb despite uncertainty
Ted Baker has fashioned a 14.2% group sales rise, despite an “uncertain macro environment”, as it drives its ecommerce business and ploughs ahead with global expansion.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco and Morrisons bosses worth every penny
As the hotly debated issue of executive pay continues to fall under the microscope, this week the focus will turn on Tesco and Morrisons.
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NewsLuxury etailer Farfetch eyes New York float
Online luxury retailer Farfetch is considering floating in New York and is reportedly seeking a $5b (£3.9b) valuation.
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NewsOcado unveils financing plans as profits rise
Ocado has revealed plans to raise hundreds of millions of pounds by launching bonds and extending its credit facility.
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NewsPhilip Day eyes Coast, Oasis and Warehouse
Retail tycoon Philip Day is reportedly looking at acquiring Coast, Oasis and Warehouse from the administrators of current owner Kaupthing.
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NewsMorrisons could face investor revolt over Potts' pay
Morrisons could face a shareholder backlash over executive pay at its AGM this week after a leading voting adviser recommended opposing its remuneration report.
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NewsNisa drafts in bankers to explore possible sale
Nisa Retail has drafted in bankers to advise over a potential sale of the business, according to reports.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does election result mean for retail?
Theresa May’s decision to call a snap general election backfired as the Conservative Party lost its majority, plunging the UK into further political uncertainty.
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AnalysisRetail chiefs: 'Worst election result we could have'
After the snap election resulted in a hung parliament, Retail Week spoke to retail executives to gauge reaction across the industry.
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NewsMatalan profits rise amid full-price sales drive
Matalan’s parent company has reported an increase in full-year profits as the retailer rowed back on discounting.
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NewsToday in retail: Boohoo gets investors' vote
In a challenging market, fast-fashion etailer Boohoo continues to set the pace.
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NewsUniqlo swings to loss as euro slump hits profits
Uniqlo has swung to a pre-tax loss as investment in its expansion plan and the weakening euro against the dollar hampered its bottom line.
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NewsUpdated: Boohoo sales rocket amid £50m share listing
Boohoo has unveiled surging first-quarter sales and successfully raised £50m through the listing of new shares to help fund a new warehouse.