All Financial results articles – Page 204
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OpinionTesco faces long road to recovery
Simon Laffin is an independent retail adviser and non-executive director with extensive experience in retail markets across Europe, USA, and Australia.
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NewsWickes like-for-likes hit as kitchens and bathrooms sales decline
Travis Perkins’ retail arm, which largely comprises Wickes, experienced a like-for-like decline of 1.4% last year as it was hit by a fall off in demand in kitchens and bathrooms.
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NewsAlbemarle & Bond half year profits soar but retail remains tough
Pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond’s pre-tax profits have soared in its half year but its retail arm remains challenging.
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NewsJJB Sports like-for-likes slide but margins improve
JJB Sports like-for-likes dropped 5.7% in the 5 weeks to January 29 as its margins continued to improve.
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OpinionThorntons needs to find its sweet spot
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsKingfisher management reshuffle as B&Q like-for-likes dip
Kingfisher has reshuffled its management team as B&Q like-for-likes dipped 2.5% in its fourth quarter.
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AnalysisFrench Connection: ‘It’s all about product’
French Connection boss Stephen Marks is sure product excellence will see the retailer through tough times. He tells Tiffany Holland why he remains confident and about a move into homewares.
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NewsThorntons to revamp stores after poor trading hits its performance
Thorntons is to spend up to £6m into refitting 75 stores over the next three years to improve performance after profits plummeted.
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NewsAsda records strong Christmas performance
Asda has recorded a surge in market share and value growth over Christmas, according to figures released by Nielsen.
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NewsThorntons to close more stores after profits hit
Thorntons pre-tax profits plummeted as poor trading and strong competition hit performance.
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NewsSports Direct strong Q3 ahead of expectations
Sports Direct retail sales grew 10.2% to £408.6m in the 13 weeks to January 22 as the retailer outperformed management expectations.
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NewsStore stocks rise as retailers refocus
Store stocks were on the up over the week as food and general merchandisers rose with the market, although the former still lagged the All Share index while the latter outperformed.
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NewsEvans Cycles invests as pre-tax profits slip
Evans Cycles’ full-year revenue rose but its pre-tax profits took a hit as the bikes specialist continued to invest in its website and stores.
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OpinionDunelm steady under Wharton
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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AnalysisWhat price is right?
Consumer confidence is low and the battle for spend intense, retailers are slashing prices in a bid to attract shoppers. But is this the optimum pricing strategy, asks Rebecca Thomson.
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AnalysisAmazon investing in becoming top 10 retailer
With tough trading conditions prevalent in many developed markets, and a hard 2012 predicted, many retailers will be casting envious glances towards Amazon, which has recently posted its 2011 full-year results.
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NewsSuperGroup blames slow January on discounting
Retailer dismisses price-cutting and considers China for long-term growth
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NewsDunelm reports strong H1 as it appoints Matt Davies to the board
Value homewares Dunelm has notched up a strong half year performance as it appoints outgoing Pets at Home boss Matt Davies as a non exec director.
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OpinionOut of stock, out of pocket
Don Williams is the National head of retail and wholesale at BDO, specialising in audit and assurance.
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NewsHamleys makes child’s play of trading as it posts record sales
Toy retailer Hamleys is set to post record annual sales after it notched up strong Christmas trading.