Latest finance news – Page 25
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NewsOh Polly hails ‘exceptional’ performance as sales boom
Fashion etailer Oh Polly has credited its “exceptional” full-year financial performance to strong revenues and profits following its international expansion progress.
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NewsFootasylum sales rise despite fall in profits
Footasylum has posted an increase in sales, which it credited to strong store performance despite a fall in profits for the full financial year.
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NewsNew Look closes in on £100m refinancing deal
Fashion retailer New Look is reportedly in “advanced talks” with Blazehill Capital and Wells Fargo regarding a £100m debt refinancing deal to replace a loan that is set to mature next June.
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NewsExclusive: OnBuy ‘exploring possible synergy’ with Putman to save Wilko
UK-based online marketplace OnBuy is exploring a “possible synergy” with HMV owner Doug Putman as they look to save Wilko, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsExclusive: Superdry cannot afford to get product wrong, warns CFO
Superdry chief financial officer Shaun Wills has said the retailer cannot afford to get its product wrong as it enters the autumn/winter season, after it posted an annual loss of £148.1m.
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NewsFrasers raises Boohoo stake for second time in a week
Frasers raised its stake in Boohoo for the second day in a row as it continues to build its “strategic investments”.
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NewsNext buys £128m stake in Reiss from private equity firm
Fashion giant Next has confirmed the purchase of private equity firm Warburg Pincus’ 34% stake in Reiss, upping the retailer’s total stake to 72%.
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NewsHMV owner Putman moves closer to rescue deal for Wilko
HMV owner Doug Putman is said to be edging closer to buying a large portion of troubled retailer Wilko.
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NewsLululemon sales jump as revenue ‘exceeds expectations’
Lululemon has recorded strong sales and revenue growth that “exceeded expectations” as it continues to enhance its business model and product offering.
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NewsWilko redundancies to go ahead as rescue bid collapses
Wilko redundancies will go ahead as a last-minute rescue bid from a private equity firm has fallen through.
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NewsRevolution Beauty sales increase despite ‘well-publicised upheaval’
Revolution Beauty posted an increase in sales driven by the “relevance, affordability and strength of the Revolution Brand” despite “well-publicised upheaval” for the business.
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NewsM&S returns to FTSE 100 after four years
Marks & Spencer has returned to the FTSE 100 index after four years as its share price surged and its turnaround strategy paid off.
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NewsSuperdry shares suspended as results delayed
Shares in fashion retailer Superdry have been suspended as full-year results were delayed.
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NewsThe Works posts profit fall but says strategy bearing fruit
Crafts, toys and books retailer The Works has posted a fall in full-year profits but said current trading is in line with expectations.
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NewsWilko redundancies on hold while rescue bids considered
Redundancies at Wilko have been put on hold while last-minute rescue bids for the troubled retail chain are considered.
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NewsNatura eyes sale of The Body Shop
The Body Shop’s parent company Natura & Co is reportedly eyeing a sale of the business after difficulties making the retailer more profitable.
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NewsGMB seeks ‘urgent meeting’ with business secretary regarding Wilko administrators
The GMB union is reportedly seeking an “urgent meeting” with business secretary Kemi Badenoch to confirm that Wilko administrator PwC is considering all bids for the collapsed value retailer.
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NewsClintons to close 38 stores as restructuring plan approved
Clintons will close 38 stores after an insolvency court approved a restructuring plan to avoid a complete collapse of the business, the Evening Standard has reported.
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NewsUK consumer confidence regains momentum in August
UK consumer confidence regained momentum in August showing signs of “renewed optimism” after it had a dramatic six-point fall in July.
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NewsHMV owner Putman makes last-minute offer for Wilko
HMV owner Doug Putman has made a last-ditch offer to save troubled retailer Wilko after the company fell into administration.