All City & finance articles – Page 325
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VideoWatch: Made.com boss on investing aggressively to build its brand
Made.com founder and chief executive Ning Li tells Retail Week about its £38m funding round and the future of furniture online.
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NewsKingfisher like-for-likes driven by B&Q and Screwfix: What the analysts say
DIY giant Kingfisher reported a 3.5% rise in second-quarter like-for-likes, driven by sales at B&Q and Screwfix. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsSainsbury's issues £250m of convertible bonds to plug pension hole
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is issuing £250m of convertible bonds in a bid to fill a deficit in its pension fund.
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NewsMothercare first quarter in line with expectations despite momentum slowing
Mothercare’s trading momentum has stalled in the first quarter but the retailer insisted its performance was in line with expectations.
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NewsKingfisher like-for-like growth picks up in second quarter
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported group like-for-likes up 3.5% in the 10 weeks to July 11, driven by strong performances at B&Q and Screwfix.
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NewsWhite Stuff sales and profits rise as online momentum continues
White Stuff has hailed “another year of strong performance” after its online channel and international business drove up sales and profits.
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NewsPaperchase owner rules out sale after turning down 'several offers'
Paperchase’s owner has ruled out a sale after turning down “several offers” for the business as its profits surge.
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OpinionMarks & Spencer succession: Who should follow Marc Bolland in the top role?
The departure of M&S general merchandise boss John Dixon set hares running about succession at retail’s closest equivalent to royalty.
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OpinionAs the economy improves, retailers need to make hay while the sun shines
In a world where one of the largest economies suffers a massive stock market plunge, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d woken up in 2008.
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NewsDFS records 'strong' second half as COO Jon Massey leaves after 27 years
DFS has revealed it had a “strong” second half of trading as chief operating officer Jon Massey steps down after 27 years at the retailer.
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NewsAo.com reports 6.5% rise in first-quarter sales: What the analysts say
Ao.com today revealed a 6.5% rise in first-quarter sales and said July trading has been buoyed by the housing market. Here’s what the analysts say.
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NewsAo.com boosted by housing market in July after 'muted' first quarter
Ao.com has reported a strong start to trading in July as the housing market picks up after a “muted” first quarter for the etailer.
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AnalysisProfile: Marks & Spencer's new director of food Andy Adcock
After six years at Marks & Spencer, Andy Adcock has been promoted to one of the retailer’s highest profile positions.
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NewsDevin Wenig takes on eBay top job as PayPal is spun-off
Devin Wenig becomes the chief executive of eBay today as the online marketplace separates from its PayPal business.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer: The internal candidates who might succeed Marc Bolland
M&S boss Marc Bolland does not appear to be considering exiting soon, but the departure of John Dixon has made succession a talking point.
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NewsUS grocery retailer A&P files for bankruptcy and plans to sells stores
US grocery chain Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea, better known as A&P, has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to reports.
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NewsMade.com raises £38m and appoints Susanne Given to board
Made.com has raised $60m (£38m) to accelerate European expansion and appointed former SuperGroup executive Susanne Given to its board.
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NewsFerrero extends offer deadline to remaining Thorntons shareholders
Ferrero has extended the deadline for Thorntons’ remaining shareholders to accept its offer for a second time as the Italian chocolate maker bids to take full control of the UK firm.
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VideoThe Retail Week: CMA pricing report, Apple Pay and Matalan's bath venture
Executive editor George MacDonald and reporter Luke Tugby give their insights into the week’s biggest retail stories.
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NewsSports Direct 'confident' over future deals despite House of Fraser miss
Sports Direct’s boss Dave Forsey has said the group is still active in the acquisitions market despite missing out on deals in the last year.