All City & finance articles – Page 299
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OpinionOpinion: Retail restructuring? You ain’t seen nothin' yet
As customers demand more services and retailers keep reaching for their ‘holy grail’, the future of retail is becoming harder to predict.
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NewsUniqlo parent Fast Retailing slashes its profits forecast
Uniqlo’s parent, Fast Retailing, has slashed its profits forecast for the second time in three months, as it struggles at home and abroad.
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NewsBonmarché posts sales rise but cautions that conditions remain challenging
Bonmarché has reported that trading conditions remain “challenging” and that profits will come in at the lower end of expectations.
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NewsAgenda: Tesco full-years plus Debenhams, Asos, WHSmith and Halfords updates
Retail Week looks to next week with full-year results from Tesco, interims from Asos and WHSmith, and an update from Debenhams on the agenda.
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NewsCo-op boss hails momentum and refuses to rule out online grocery
Co-op boss Richard Pennycook has insisted “the momentum is with us” as he refused to rule out launching an online grocery proposition.
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NewsNew M&S boss Rowe puts sharper prices on agenda in bid to improve fashion
Keener prices are likely to play a role in new M&S boss Steve Rowe’s drive to turn around performance at the retailer’s clothing division.
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NewsDunelm boosted by winter Sale as third-quarter revenue rises
Dunelm has reported a 1.1% increase in third-quarter like-for-likes as its winter Sale helped it recover from tough conditions over the season.
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NewsCo-op Group full-year profits fall, but food like-for-likes up 1.6%
The Co-op has today reported a 1.6% rise in full-year like-for-likes in its food business as the group continues its recovery under boss Richard Pennycook.
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NewsMarks & Spencer boss Rowe admits GM performance 'unsatisfactory' as sales slip
M&S’s new boss has admitted its general merchandise performance is “unsatisfactory” as the retailer posted another sales dip for the division.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Co-op and Primark Ireland
Retail news round-up on April 7, 2016: Co-op boss asks board to cut his total compensation and Primark's Irish chief financial officer leaves after six years.
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OpinionOpinion: How new accounting rules will impact retailers' balance sheets
Most UK retailers have significant property leases for flagship stores, shopping centres, other outlets and warehouses.
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AnalysisTopps Tiles second-quarter update: What the analysts say
Topps Tiles reported a 4.9% rise in second-quarter like-for-likes, but growth was dented by the timing of Easter. Here is the City’s reaction.
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NewsH&M first-quarter profits dented by warm weather and currency headwinds
H&M has posted a fall in its first-quarter profits as unseasonably warm weather and currency headwinds dented performance.
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NewsTopps Tiles second-quarter sales grow as new ranges gain traction
Topps Tiles accelerated its sales growth during the second quarter as the launch of new tile ranges gained traction among shoppers.
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NewsAnalysis: Moss Bros boss confident of plenty of growth to come
Moss Bros chief executive Brian Brick sees plenty of ongoing opportunity for the menswear specialist following its successful turnaround.
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NewsBoots UK reveals second-quarter sales rise after Christmas boost
Boots UK has revealed a 1.8% rise in second-quarter retail like-for-likes, but continues to face a “challenging” environment.
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NewsKoovs sales and order numbers treble as weekly visits hit a million
Koovs full-year sales have soared 189% as weekly visits to the etailer passed the 1 million mark and order numbers trebled in volume.
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AnalysisMoss Bros delivers strong performance: What the analysts say
Formal menswear retailer Moss Bros has unveiled a strong full-year performance with sales and profits up. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisCard Factory exceeds expectations: What the analysts say
Card Factory has delivered underlying pre-tax profits up 25% and sales up 8% as its boss prepares to step down. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco in fightback mode ahead of full-year results
When Matt Davies opened Retail Week Live last month, the boss of Tesco UK claimed the grocer was “on the cusp of something special”.