All City & finance articles – Page 372
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AnalysisIn the news: Kingfisher incoming boss Véronique Laury profiled
Chic Frenchwoman Véronique Laury may not look like a traditional DIY retailer, but few know as much about the sector as her.
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NewsThorntons reports best retail like-for-like performance in six years
Chocolatier Thorntons has reported its best like-for-like performance in its retail division for six years as its turnaround plan gains traction.
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NewsSports Direct first-quarter profits surge despite disappointing World Cup
Sports Direct sales surged 12.2% to £711.2m and gross profit jumped 11.8% to £301.2m in its first quarter, despite a disappointing World Cup.
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NewsKingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire to exit as Castorama's Véronique Laury steps up
Kingfisher group chief executive Sir Ian Cheshire is to stand down by the end of the financial year to be replaced internally by Véronique Laury.
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NewsIkea reports improved European performance as global sales jump 3.6%
Ikea’s European business is showing signs of improvement as it reports a 3.6% jump in like-for-like sales for its financial year.
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NewsSir Ian Cheshire predicts Scottish independence price hikes
Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire has warned Scottish independence will force prices up in Scotland as Dixons Carphone boss Sebastian James shrugged off concerns about a Yes vote.
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AnalysisDixons Carphone's first trading update since merger: What the analysts say
Dixons Carphone today revealed its results for the first quarter since the merger. Retail Week looks at what the analysts say.
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OpinionComment: Tesco needs to match ambition with executional excellence
In a Tesco store last weekend I asked the people on the tills about Dave Lewis.
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NewsBrightHouse lending practices to be scrutinised by Parliamentary inquiry
BrightHouse’s lending practices are to be scrutinised by a Parliamentary inquiry to ensure shoppers are “getting a good deal”.
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NewsDixons Carphone claims ‘good start’ in first results since merger
Dixons Carphone has hailed a “good start” in its first results following the merger of Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse on August 7.
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NewsKiddicare documents reveal full extent of decline as losses widen to £127.8m
The full extent of Kiddicare’s decline has been laid bare in documents that show losses ballooned to £127.8m in the final year of Morrisons’ ownership.
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NewsNet-a-Porter remains in red after 23% surge in revenues
Net-a-Porter remains in the red, with pre-tax losses remaining static despite its revenues increasing 22.6% for the financial year.
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NewsPhones 4u owner considering options after losing Vodafone contract
Phones 4u owner BC Partners is exploring all options for the retailer following Vodafone’s decision to not renew its contract with the firm.
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NewsPrimark full-year sales set to surge 17% as it plots ten US stores
Value fashion giant Primark’s full-year sales are expected to surge 17% and like-for-likes 4.5% as it plots further expansion in the US.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4u, Primark, Boden, Net-A-Porter and Asda
Retail news round-up on September 8, 2014: BC Partners mulls Phones 4u options, Primark full year salessurge 17%, Boden launches in Australia, Net-A-Porter cuts losses and more.
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NewsLaura Ashley to launch in China and India within 12 months
Laura Ashley aims to launch in China and India within 12 months as it builds on strong organic growth in its international markets.
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NewsLaura Ashley posts rise in first-half profits as momentum gathers in second half
Laura Ashley’s profits and sales jumped in its first-half driven by international and online as momentum gathers in its second half.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges, eBay and Laura Ashley
Retail news round-up on September 5, 2014: Selfridges opens first cinema in store, eBay hit with a technical hitch and Laura Ashley reveals profits and sales up in first half
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NewsMoody's reviews Phones 4U's credit rating after Vodafone deal ends
Moody’s has placed Phones 4U’s credit rating under review after the retailer revealed its network agreement with Vodafone would not be renewed.
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AnalysisSuperGroup's first quarter sales: what the analysts say
Find out what the analysts thought of SuperGroup’s sales declining 3.7% in the first quarter to July 26 as its sales in the subsequent five weeks begin to improve.