Latest finance news – Page 10
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NewsBoden returns to profit as sales surge
Boden has returned to profit and increased its revenues following a “resoundingly positive” response to its refreshed product ranges.
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NewsFood inflation inches down but customers still cling to value
Food inflation dipped in August, but value remains at the forefront of customers’ minds as the UK headed back to school.
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NewsBodycare to shut more branches following administration
Beauty specialist Bodycare, which collapsed into administration earlier this month, is closing more shops.
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NewsSainsbury’s ends discussions with JD.com over Argos sale
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that discussions over a potential sale of Argos have ended with Chinese giant JD.com.
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NewsAldi sales rise but profits drop as it rolls out record UK expansion plan
Value supermarket Aldi has reported an increase in sales alongside a fall in profits, as it announced a record £1.6bn expansion plan in the UK.
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NewsAO ups profit guidance as it expects to deliver double-digit sales growth
Electricals retailer AO has increased its profit guidance and it said it was on track to deliver a strong profit performance and double-digit sales growth.
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NewsWhole Foods Market losses deepen as sales decline
Whole Foods Market has recorded deepening losses for its UK operations, as revenues took a sharp downturn.
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NewsBusiness rates rise brings closure risk for 400 stores
Supermarkets and department stores are among shops threatened with “a wave of closures” if businsess rates changes go ahead.
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NewsOcado Retail boss: ‘M&S products have been a really strong factor in our growth’
Ocado Retail boss Hannah Gibson has said that Marks & Spencer’s products have been a “really strong factor” in the joint venture’s 18-months of consistent growth.
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NewsGovernment hints at ‘fundamental change’ for business rates
The government has said it considers there to be a case for “fundamental change from a ‘slab’ to a ‘slice’ system” of business rates, in an interim report published today.
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NewsTHG profits dip after slow start to the year for beauty
THG profits dipped in the first half of the year, after slow beauty trading and increased costs dragged on performance.
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NewsJohn Lewis focuses on positive momentum despite deepening losses
Losses deepened at John Lewis in the first half, but the retailer is still confident of a strong end to the year.
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NewsPrimark to ‘significantly’ raise prices in the US
Primark boss George Weston has revealed the fashion chain is “significantly” raising its prices in the US this week in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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NewsInditex sales and profits rise after ‘solid’ spring performance
Fashion powerhouse Inditex has reported growth in sales and profits after what it it described as a “solid performance” throughout spring.
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NewsWickes sales boosted by growth across categories
Home and DIY firm Wickes has reported an increase in sales and profit as volumes across retail and design and installation boosted growth.
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NewsPrimark sees improved UK trading despite ‘consumer caution and inflation’
Primark saw improved UK trading in the second half of the year, despite consumer caution, inflation and a weak clothing market.
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NewsOutgoing Dunelm boss oversees profit increase at ‘special business’
Dunlem boss Nick Wilkinson, who will hand over the reins to Clodagh Moriarty in October, said he leaves behind a “special business” as the homewares firm published its full-year results.
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NewsLakeland owner and Dragons’ Den judge join growing list of Claire’s suitors
Lakeland owner Hilco and Dragons’ Den judge Touker Suleyman have both joined the growing list of suitors vying to salvage fashion accessores brand Claire’s out of administration.
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NewsPret sees global double-digit sales growth
Food-to-go chain Pret a Manger has reported a double-digit sales growth across its global company-owned and franchise shops.
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NewsAugust bump rounds off ‘solid summer of sales’ for retail
Hot and sunny weather combined with an interest rate cut helped build a “solid summer of sales” for retailers in August, according to the latest data.