All Financial results articles – Page 227
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NewsMothercare expecting better results
Maternity and baby retailer Mothercare is expected to show improved trading next week when it updates the market on its second quarter.
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NewsMulberry’s figures ‘exceeded expectations’
Luxury retailer Mulberry has said sales were stronger than expected in the 10 weeks to October 2, with like-for-like sales in its full price stores up 79%.
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NewsTed Baker pre-tax profits rise 25%
Quirky retailer Ted Baker saw pre-tax profits rise 24.6% to £7.5m for the 28 weeks to August 14.
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NewsTesco profits climb 12.5%
Tesco has reported a 12.5% increase in group pre-tax profit in its interim results, with international sales helping to offset the subdued growth in the UK.
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NewsMidcounties reports record half-year profits
Midcounties Co-operative has reported a rise in sales and record half-year profits, but is still forecasting that 2011 will be a ‘tough year’ because of the forthcoming public sector job cuts.
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NewsGame eyes opportunities despite £18.8m loss
Game recorded a worse than expected first-half loss but new chief executive Ian Shepherd said there were “clear opportunities” when the market bounces back.
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NewsJJB takes cautious approach as volatile trading continues
JJB Sports slashed losses in its first half but investors took fright at volatile trading conditions since.
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NewsPaperchase profits hit by closure of Borders
Paperchase suffered a slide in profits last year as the closure of bookseller Borders hit the card and stationery retailer’s bottom line.
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NewsJJB cuts losses but prepares for promotional blitz
JJB Sports has hailed “steady progress” in its turnaround after cutting losses and fattening margins in its first half.
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NewsDunelm profits surge as Adderley passes baton
Value homewares retailer Dunelm reported a profit surge of 46% in its full year as it revealed that Will Adderley, its chief executive of 15 years, will step down.
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NewsKesa pleases despite Comet concerns
Kesa Electricals, which owns UK chain Comet, posted first-quarter figures last week.
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NewsInvestments eat into River Island’s profits
River Island grew its sales nearly 8% last year, but profits fell as the company invested in the business, and trading conditions so far this year have proved challenging.
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NewsVAT rise won’t hurt us, says JD Sports Fashion
JD Sports Fashion expects to feel little impact from the VAT rise in January and has posted a surge in first-half profits.
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NewsAlexon posts rise in profits
Womenswear group Alexon recorded a rise in profits for the 26 weeks to July 31 despite tough trading conditions.
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NewsHouse of Fraser celebrates Biba success as profits soar
The relaunch of iconic fashion brand Biba has gone down a storm with shoppers and first-half profits have leaped, House of Fraser reported.
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NewsVoucher demand boosts Park Group sales
Park Group, the Christmas hamper and gift voucher company, reported that trading in the first quarter of its financial year went well thanks to growing demand for corporate vouchers and online sales.
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NewsProfits leap at JD Sports Fashion
JD Sports Fashion has posted a 64% rise in profits and expects continued growth.
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NewsLike-for-likes fall at Beales
Department store group Beales has posted a 1.7% fall in like-for-like sales,including concessions and VAT, after a fall-off in demand for big ticket items.
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NewsSuperGroup Q1 sales rocket 60%
Fashion specialist SuperGroup, owner of the ultra-trendy Superdry brand, posted a 60% rise in sales for the three months to August 1.
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NewsStore Twenty One expands as cost-saving meaasures cut losses
Value retailer Store Twenty One reduced losses by £15m last year but fell short of making its first profit in a decade.