All City & finance articles – Page 62
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Lush is building its brand identity to accelerate future growth
With an overriding ethos focused on “leaving the world Lusher than we found it”, the Retail Week analyst team explores five ways Lush is strengthening its brand identity to drive future growth
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NewsJD Sports CEO Régis Schultz: ‘If you do a good job, you get good results’
After JD Sports posted double-digit profit growth in the first half of the year, in line with expectations to hit the £1bn profit mark for the first time, Retail Week finds out what has made the business more successful than others in its space
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NewsTK Maxx owner TJX records rise in revenue and profit
TJX UK, a subsidiary of TJX companies in the UK that owns TK Maxx and Homesense has recorded a rise in revenue and profit in the 52 weeks to January 28.
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NewsCo-op profits climb driven by cost-saving efforts
The Co-op has reported “robust” sales performance as it swung to an operating profit driven by cost savings during the period.
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NewsJD Sports ‘on track’ for full year as sales increase
JD Sports has posted an increase in sales and confirmed profit remains “on track” for the full financial year as its strong brand portfolio continues to pay off.
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NewsNext raises profit guidance as sales boom
Next has increased its full-year profit guidance for the third time this year as sales and profits boomed during its first half.
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NewsDunelm profits dip despite year of record sales
Dunelm has pinned a slight reduction in full-year profits on controlling margins during a protracted inflationary period, even as it celebrated record sales.
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NewsNaked Wines reports ‘foundations laid to focus on profitable growth’
Online specialist Naked Wines has said its focus on profitability will pay off despite suffering a statutory full-year loss.
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NewsOcado sales rise as customer proposition strengthened
Online grocer Ocado has reported an increase in quarterly sales following price cuts and a focus on improved execution.
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NewsQuiz warns on profits as cost of living hits consumers
Fashion retailer Quiz has cautioned that a full-year loss is likely after sales in the year to date fell below the previous year’s levels.
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NewsKingfisher cuts profit forecast as tough trading conditions bite
DIY giant Kingfisher has slashed full-year profit expectations after facing harsh trading conditions, particularly in overseas markets.
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NewsH&M sales edge up in third quarter
Sales at fashion giant H&M edged up in the third quarter but were “flattish” in most local currencies as the cost-of-living crisis and stiff competition made for a tough backdrop.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis Partnership: Transformation is delayed, but has any recovery progress been made?
Interims from the John Lewis Partnership were a mixed bag, following a period when the retailer generated headlines for sometimes controversial reasons, such as potentially bringing in external investors.
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NewsJohn Lewis upgrades profit outlook but delays end of transformation plan
John Lewis has upgraded its full-year financial guidance after narrowing losses and increased sales in the first half, but has delayed implementation of its transformation plan by two years.
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NewsTHG losses deepened by one-off disposal costs
THG operating losses deepened due to a one-off, non-cash charge related to the sale of its loss-making business, but the retailer says the disposal has improved its overall financial guidance.
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NewsBirkenstock to launch IPO in the US
German footwear retailer Birkenstock has reportedly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange following months of speculation.
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NewsInditex sales and profits continue to climb
Inditex has reported an increase in profit and sales that the group said is a result of a “very robust operating performance”.
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NewsWickes sales increase as growth strategy pays off
Wickes reported an increase in sales driven by the “strength of our balanced business model and outstanding customer service delivered by our colleagues”.
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NewsPrimark expects growth in sales despite unseasonable weather
Value fashion giant Primark said it expects growth in sales and profit despite the “unusually variable and unseasonable weather” in the fourth quarter ahead of its full-year results.
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NewsRetailers call on Jeremy Hunt to freeze business rates
A group of 44 retail leaders across the industry have written to the chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, to call for a freeze in business rates as part of his autumn statement.