All articles by James Wilmore – Page 14
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Sports Direct full-year profits slide after 'tough trading' in second half
Sports Direct has posted an 8.4% drop in annual pre-tax profits as boss Dave Forsey branded it a “disappointing” year.
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M&S clothing sales fall 8.9% after Brexit build-up and fewer promotions
Marks & Spencer has posted a sharp drop in UK first-quarter like-for-likes as it felt the impact of running fewer promotions in its clothing and homewares division.
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In pictures: Amazon's most popular products so far in 2016
Amazon unveils its second annual trends report showcasing the big-hitting products in 2016 – from Pure Chimp Super Tea to vintage lightbulbs.
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Interview: Poundland's Jim McCarthy looks back on his 43 years in retail
Jim McCarthy is rarely stuck for words. Anyone who knows the gregarious retail veteran will testify to that.
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Wiggle on final lap to acquire Chain Reaction Cycles after CMA approval
Wiggle’s acquisition of online rival Chain Reaction Cycles has been approved by the competition authorities with the deal due to complete “shortly”.
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Store Twenty One opts for CVA as 'competitive' market bites
Store Twenty One has appointed restructuring firm AlixPartners to oversee a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) for the chain.
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Dixons Carphone full-year profits jump as boss hails 'momentous' year
Dixons Carphone has reported a 17% jump in full-year profits, while boss Seb James has shrugged off Brexit concerns.
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Steinhoff ups stake in Poundland despite Brexit fears over bid
Steinhoff has upped its stake in Poundland despite rethinking a takeover bid in light of Brexit and the value retailer’s recent financial performance.
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Steinhoff considers position after Poundland rejects offer
Poundland has rejected a takeover offer from Steinhoff, dealing a potential blow to the South African retailer’s expansion ambitions.
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Hobbycraft sales and profits boosted by new stores and online offer
Hobbycraft has posted a healthy jump in annual sales and profits helped by website improvements, new stores and a focus on value.
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Tesco UK like-for-likes rise 0.3% as Harris + Hoole sale agreed
Tesco has reported a second consecutive rise in quarterly UK like-for-likes and struck a deal to sell its coffee chain Harris + Hoole to rival Caffè Nero.
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Sir Philip Green aims to hire 1,000 BHS staff for Arcadia empire
Sir Philip Green is aiming to redeploy about 1,000 workers who were employed at Arcadia concessions in BHS stores.
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Sports Direct eyes joint bid for stores of US chain Sports Authority
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct is reportedly in talks to acquire up to 200 stores from the collapsed US retail chain Sports Authority.
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BHS probe MP urges Sir Philip Green to deliver on pension promise
The co-chairman of the MP-led BHS probe has urged Sir Philip Green to deliver his promise on pensions for ex-employees of the chain.
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BHS update: Social media responds to closing-down sales across the UK
BHS stores across the UK have launched closing-down sales as the 88-year-old chain is wound down following its collapse.
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Majestic boss warns a Brexit would push up price of wine
Majestic Wine boss Rowan Gormley has warned a Brexit would push up the price of wine as the cost of imported goods will inevitably rise.
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Sir Philip Green looks to buy out 16,000 BHS pension plan members
Sir Philip Green is reportedly looking to buy out up to 16,000 members of BHS’s pension scheme as part of his bid to address the deficit.
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Majestic Wine full-year sales fizz but profits hit by Naked Wines deal
Majestic Wine has reported a 41% jump in annual sales but its bottom line was hit by the costs from its acquisition of Naked Wines.
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Mike Ashley convinced he had struck deal to buy BHS post-collapse
Mike Ashley was under the impression he had struck a deal to acquire BHS after it had gone into administration, it has emerged.
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Poundland boss admits 'we took our eye off the ball' owing to 99p Stores deal
Outgoing Poundland boss Jim McCarthy has blamed the “disruption” caused by the acquisition of 99p Stores for a sharp fall in profits.