All City & finance articles – Page 245
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NewsToday in retail: Are Bunnings sales really sizzling?
Bunnings may have stormed into the UK and laid down the gauntlet to B&Q, but are its sales sizzling as much as its sausages?
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NewsRetail proves resilient as rate of administrations fall
The number of retailers that slipped into administration declined during the first quarter of the year, despite turbulent trading conditions.
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NewsWickes owner Travis Perkins hails 'strong' retail sales
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has posted an increase in first quarter sales within its retail arm as growth in store numbers drove performance.
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NewsN Brown profits slip amid infrastructure investment
N Brown has suffered a fall in full-year profits amid increased investment in its infrastructure and one-off charges relating to financial services customer redress.
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NewsBunnings UK hails progress as it repositions Homebase offer
Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has hailed “further progress” of its fledgling UK business following a rise in like-for-like transactions.
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NewsSports Direct staff agency on brink of administration
Transline Group, which staffs Sports Direct’s largest warehouse – Shirebrook – has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why has ex-HoF chief Oddy joined The Range?
Nigel Oddy quit the top job at House of Fraser last year and was this week named chief executive of homewares retailer The Range.
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NewsBHS: War of words continues as Field responds to Green
MP Frank Field has asked Sir Philip Green to publish the Pensions Regulator warning letter that sought a resolution to the BHS pensions issue.
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AnalysisIs there investor appetite for a Shop Direct IPO or sale?
Shop Direct’s turnaround is a big retail success story following a transformation in recent years.
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NewsFashion etailer Hope to crowdfund expansion finance
Hope, the fledgling fashion etailer and brand founded by former Marks & Spencer stores director Nayna McIntosh, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance expansion.
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NewsBoohoo profits double in 'momentous' full year
The acquisitive online fashion business Boohoo has doubled its earnings in what the joint chief executives have termed a “momentous year”.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s cannot lose appetite for groceries
Sainsbury’s journey towards becoming a food and non-food powerhouse to rival the likes of John Lewis reached two more milestones last month.
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NewsRetail chiefs divided on snap general election impact
Retail bosses from Waterstones, Boux Avenue, Carpetright and Debenhams speak on the potential retail fall-out from the general election and the issues they want addressed.
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NewsCarpetright sales rise in 'tougher market conditions'
Carpetright posted a boost in its fourth quarter like-for-like sales across its UK and European stores despite a challenging trading environment.
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NewsWeird Fish in secondary management buy-out
The management of clothing retailer Weird Fish has led a secondary management buy-out from investment firm Piper.
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OpinionOpinion: The M&A world of retail comes full circle
As I bow out after more than 30 years in retail, I reflect upon some of the permanent changes and trends that have come full circle within the industry.
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NewsSports Direct snaps up US chain for market assault
Sports Direct has confirmed that it is set to acquire some assets of a US sports and outdoor retailer, giving it a springboard to enter the American market.
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AnalysisAgenda: Boohoo and N Brown update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with financial updates from fashion rivals Boohoo and N Brown both on the agenda.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Will Debenhams' profits suffer?
Debenhams boss Sergio Bucher says the department store group has “a successful and profitable future”, but will the redesigned business be more or less profitable?
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Tesco profits and Booker
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Tesco’s lift in full-year group profits despite shareholder discontent at its share price fall amid the Booker acquisition