All City & finance articles – Page 310
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NewsNeil Saunders: Black Friday may be evolving but in the US it's here to stay
Black Friday is a logical part of the US retail calendar, coinciding with Thanksgiving when people have both the time and inclination to shop.
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NewsPark Group narrows its first-half losses as sales jump 23%
Voucher and gift card specialist Park Group has narrowed its losses after a jump in half-year sales and is on course for a strong second half.
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NewsTopps Tiles sales and profits rise as it captures one third of the market
Topps Tiles statutory pre-tax profits increased 1.8% to £17m during the full year, driven by record sales and gross margin gains.
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NewsMcColl's full-year like-for-likes dip as it presses ahead with expansion
McColl’s has reported a 1.9% drop in full-year like-for-like sales as its premium convenience food and wine stores outperformed standard shops.
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VideoShort Cuts: What do we know about Office's potential new owners Truworths?
After Truworths agreed a deal to acquire footwear retailer Office for £256m, we take a closer look at the South African business – in 60 seconds.
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NewsFrench Connection to close seven more stores and exit Regent Street
French Connection plans to close seven more stores and will exit its Regent Street shop, but its overall retail trading performance has improved.
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NewsOasis swings to full-year profit as move upmarket bears fruit
Oasis has swung to its first full-year profit in three years after a higher quality clothing offer helped it win back customers and boost sales.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill Group profits jump as 100 more stores planned
Fashion and textiles retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group has reported a jump in pre-tax profits as it plans 100 new store openings.
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NewsTesco agrees $12m payout to US investors following accounting scandal
Tesco is to pay $12m (£8m) to US investors to end legal action following the accounting scandal that rocked the supermarket giant last year.
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NewsSignet's third-quarter UK sales grow but revenues hit by exchange rates
Ernest Jones owner Signet has posted a 4.1% increase in like-for-like sales within its UK jewellery division during the third quarter.
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OpinionOpinion: Financial planning for Black Friday 2016 needs to start now
Despite high-profile exceptions, more retailers than ever are participating in Black Friday, and many have already launched their discounts.
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NewsFindel half-year profits flat as sale of Kitbag business is delayed
Home shopping group Findel has reported flat half-year sales and profits while the sale of its Kitbag business has been delayed.
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NewsArcadia posts rise in operating profit despite like-for-like sales fall
Fashion giant Arcadia, controlled by tycoon Sir Philip Green, has posted a rise in earnings but like-for-likes have slipped in the new financial year.
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NewsPets at Home boss rules out cat stores but will 'continue to innovate'
Pets at Home boss Nick Wood has ruled out opening dedicated cat stores, but vowed the retailer will “continue to innovate”.
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NewsKingfisher's strong UK trading offset by weaker France performance
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported rising third-quarter profits but a strong UK performance was offset by weaker trading in France.
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NewsAo.com reports first-half loss after investment in Europe and marketing
Ao.com sales rose in its first half but it slipped into the red after investments in its overseas operations and marketing.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The start-ups that hope to become the next big thing in retail
Vegetable-flavoured water and ‘the Dyson of loo brushes’ are among the latest raft of businesses backed by investor TrueStart.
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NewsPets at Home sales and profits rise in first half as VIP membership grows
Pets at Home has recorded an increase in sales and profits in its first half as the retailer invested in its customer proposition.
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VideoWatch: Predicting the Black Friday winners and losers this year
As Black Friday draws closer, Panmure Gordon analyst Mike Stewart predicts who will come out on top and who will struggle to compete.
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NewsBonmarché ponders first national TV ad as it ramps up bid to woo shoppers
Bonmarché is considering launching its first ever national TV advertising campaign next year as it ramps up efforts to attract new customers.