All City & finance articles – Page 66
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NewsBirkenstock owner eyes potential IPO as valuation expected to soar
Birkenstock’s private equity owner L Catterton has started talks in advance of a potential IPO of the company, which could take place as early as September this year.
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NewsGreggs maintains profit guidance as sales rise
Greggs has reported an increase in sales and profits following “strong trading momentum” in its first half of the financial year and has maintained its full-year guidance.
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NewsShop price inflation falls to lowest levels in a year during July
Shop price inflation hit its lowest levels seen all year in July, despite food prices remaining stubbornly high.
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NewsEtsy sellers accuse marketplace of withholding money
Online marketplace Etsy has been accused of withholding money from sellers through its “reserve system”.
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NewsB&M to keep group trading director in multimillion-pound deal
B&M has received a long-term commitment from its group trading director Bobby Arora, which will see the value retailer hand out millions to him in bonuses.
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AnalysisWhat does THG see in old media after snapping up City AM?
In a move that surprised many observers, health and beauty retailer THG has snapped up business newspaper City AM, saving it from insolvency in an eleventh-hour deal. How does the paper fit in with the rest of THG’s business? Retail Week finds out
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NewsExclusive: Frasers boss says Amazon can’t do what Frasers can
As Frasers reported strong growth in profits and revenue driven by a “particularly strong year for sports retail”, chief executive Michael Murray said even Amazon cannot do what Frasers can.
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NewsMoncler hails business ‘milestone’ as sales boom
Luxury fashion retailer Moncler Group has called its first-half performance a “significant milestone” as revenues across the business boomed and exceeded €1bn (£857.7m) for the first time.
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NewsFrasers profits soar as elevation strategy pays off
Frasers has reported strong revenue and profit growth across its portfolio in a “particularly significant year for sports retail” driven by the group’s elevation strategy.
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NewsLVMH revenue rises as brands continue to thrive
Luxury goods conglomerate LVMH posted an “excellent first half” as it saw strong revenue growth across its fashion and beauty divisions.
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NewsExclusive: Frasers to become UK's top fashion retailer by 2026
Frasers is set to acquire its way to the top and become the biggest fashion retailer in the UK within the next five years, according to exclusive research by Retail Week and Bloomreach.
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NewsMatalan remains confident on outlook despite fall in revenue
Matalan has posted a drop in revenue following a “challenging” first quarter, despite remaining “confident” in its full-year profit outlook.
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NewsRevolution Beauty faces FCA market abuse probe
Cosmetics specialist Revolution Beauty is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for potential market abuse.
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NewsTHG offloads OnDemand division to management to focus on core operations
Online group THG has sold its OnDemand business – which includes entertainment specialist Zavvi – to the division’s management.
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NewsKim Kardashian’s Skims brand valued at $4bn
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has been valued at $4bn (£3.09bn) following its latest round of fundraising.
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NewsDunelm ups profit guidance as shoppers seek affordable home improvements
Dunelm has upped its profit guidance as sales climb and shoppers search out affordable treats and improvements for their homes.
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NewsPret returns to profit driven by subscription service
Pret a Manger has reported its first profit increase since 2018 as strong demand for its subscription service helped the group bounce back.
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NewsHotter Shoes bought by Woolovers in pre-pack deal
Knitwear retailer Woolovers Group has acquired Hotter Shoes in a deal that will see all 421 employees and 27 stores and concessions “transferred across to the purchaser”.
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NewsCredit insurer slashes cover for Boohoo suppliers
Boohoo’s credit insurer Allianz Trade has slashed cover for its suppliers, which threatens to enhance financial pressures on the fashion retailer, according to reports.
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NewsHotter owner Unbound Group confirms intent to appoint administrators
Hotter parent company Unbound Group intends to appoint Interpath Advisory as administrators to the group’s main operating subsidiary, Beaconsfield Footwear, which includes Hotter Shoes.