All Financial results articles – Page 177
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Next - Weathering the retail storm
Monday’s storm reminded us how extreme “the weather” can get, but today’s Next update reminds us how short people’s memories are about the weather.
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NewsDepartment store Liberty posts rise in sales and profits
Sales and profits rose at London department store Liberty last year helped by its Westfield Stratford pop-up store, its first new store outside of its iconic store on Great Marlborough Street.
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NewsNisa half-year sales rise 6.7% to £770m
Nisa has reported a 6.1% rise in sales to £770m for the six months to September 30, helped by a supply deal with McColl’s Retail Group.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Marks & Spencer Food - bags of offline potential?
Even former boss Stuart Rose thinks that M&S Food needs to get online, but management think that there’s still lots to go for offline.
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NewsElectricals specialist Richer Sounds sales and profits rise
Sales and profits at Richer Sounds rose last year as the electricals specialist continues to improve performance amid a difficult market.
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NewsHarrods pays owner bumper dividend as full-year profits edge up
Luxury department store Harrods has paid a £69m dividend to its Qatari owner after group full-year profits edged up 1.8% to £92.5m.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Wickes - Not doing it for me?
A trade-focused DIY retailer such as Wickes should be cashing in on the “Do It For Me” boom, so what lies behind the weak third quarter?
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OpinionComment: How Amazon changed UK retail in 15 years
Only a handful of retailers can genuinely claim to have turned the industry upside down. But surely Amazon, which this week celebrated its 15th anniversary of operating in the UK, can legitimately be said to have done just that.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The evolution of the online marketplace
From eBay and Rakuten to Amazon and Asos, marketplaces are becoming a central part of retailing in the UK. Tamsin Brown takes a look at how they are evolving.
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OpinionComment: Can Christopher Bailey take Burberry to new heights?
The Burberry share price fall that greeted news of Angela Ahrendts’ departure on Tuesday showed understandable nerviness.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Cost-conscious consumption is here to stay
Shopping habits have changed dramatically since the onset of the recession as consumers sought ways to spend less in the harsh economic environment. But when the good times return, which habits will remain?
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NewsJaeger outlines five-year strategy to revamp brand and draw on heritage
Jaeger has unveiled plans to rebuild its UK business before expanding internationally as part of a five-year strategy that includes returning it to the black by next year.
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NewsPaperchase sales and profits up as it eyes expansion
Paperchase’s pre-tax profit jumped 5% in the year to January 28, as it opened 13 new stores and grew its international business.
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NewsWHSmith boss Steve Clarke: "Our numbers speak for themselves"
New WHSmith chief executive Steve Clarke has challenged critics of the retailer’s strategy arguing that the numbers speak for themselves.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Système U targets €1bn sales from Drive format
French grocer Système U has reported online sales of i240m (£202m) between January and August. About 90% of that was generated through the Drive format, where a customer orders online and collects in store.
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OpinionComment: Carpetright's Lord Harris will keep calm and carry on
Carpetright gave the City a double shock on Friday - a profit warning and the exit of its chief executive Darren Shapland.
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OpinionComment: Never discount the discounters
Value retailers are dominating the headlines with Poundland’s profits up 50% and Aldi’s more than doubled. But what constitutes a value retailer?
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Ted Baker - a great advert for good design
Ted Baker famously hasn’t got to where it is today, after 25 years of existence, by spending lots of money on advertising and PR.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: JC Penney buys itself some time with public offering
Last week, JC Penney (JCP) revealed plans to raise about $810m (£501m) in cash through a public offering of up to 96.6 million shares.
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OpinionComment: Aldi’s broad appeal will fuel more growth
It would be all too easy for rivals to dismiss the presence of lobster tails on Aldi’s burgeoning product list as a PR gimmick.