All Analysis articles – Page 173
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AnalysisAnalysis: Top 20 global grocery retailers by annual sales
UK grocery retailers have doubled their presence in the world’s top 20 after Sainsbury’s joined its big four rival Tesco in the elite list.
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AnalysisSainsbury's second quarter trading update: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s second quarter like-for-likes dipped 1.1%, but full-year profits are set to beat expectations. This is what the analysts said.
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AnalysisEx-Marks & Spencer GM boss John Dixon to take top job at Australia's David Jones
John Dixon, the former head of Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise unit, is expected to be unveiled as the new boss of Australian department store group David Jones.
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AnalysisFrench entertainment retailer Fnac bids to acquire rival Darty
French entertainment and electricals retailer Fnac has approached the board of electricals specialist Darty about acquiring its rival.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mike Ashley's share grab at Findel raises questions about Kitbag sale
Mike Ashley has once again set tongues wagging by snapping up a big chunk of shares in a fellow retailer, this time targeting Findel.
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AnalysisConsumer confidence dips due to 'depressed back to school mood'
Consumer confidence dipped in September due to a “depressed back to school mood”, according to GfK’s UK Consumer Confidence Index.
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AnalysisTopps Tiles reports 'good' profit growth as it approaches one third of market
Topps Tiles has reported “good growth in profits” for the year and believes it is on course to grab a third of the market.
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AnalysisSainsbury's confident on profits despite 1.1% fall in like-for-likes
Sainsbury’s expects its full-year profits to beat market expectations despite a 1.1% fall in like-for-like sales during its second quarter.
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AnalysisUpmarket grocer Whole Foods to axe 1,500 roles in next two months
Premium grocer Whole Foods is to cut about 1,500 jobs over the next two months, amounting to 1.6% of its workforce.
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AnalysisMySale posts £5.2m full-year loss but reports second-half uplift
MySale, the Australian flash Sales site, has reported a full-year underlying EBITDA loss of Aus$11.2m (£5.2m).
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AnalysisBoohoo's strong first-half results: What the analysts say
Fashion etailer Boohoo today reported a healthy jump in first-half sales and profits. Here analysts give their verdicts:
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AnalysisAmazon advertises for Uber-style drivers to make deliveries
Amazon is to follow in Uber’s footsteps by signing up people to work as part-time delivery drivers for its Prime Now programme.
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AnalysisMoss Bros reveals plan to open first stores in the Middle East
Moss Bros has revealed plans to expand internationally with two stores in the Middle East as its turnaround continues to bear fruit.
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AnalysisBoohoo to pilot Amazon Prime-style "premium" service
Boohoo plans to unveil an Amazon-Prime style yearly subscription service for customers.
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AnalysisAdidas to open Oxford Street flagship after 'gazumping' H&M
Adidas is poised to open a new flagship store on London’s Oxford Street after “gazumping” fashion retailer H&M to land the prime unit.
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AnalysisScS boss David Knight: 'We can make House of Fraser concessions profitable'
ScS chief executive David Knight has underlined his commitment to the company’s concessions despite them dragging back full-year profits.
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AnalysisPrivate equity firm Lion Capital circles footwear retailer Kurt Geiger
Private equity firm Lion Capital has thrown its hat into the ring to acquire footwear business Kurt Geiger.
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AnalysisMorrisons pledges to pay all shopfloor staff more than Osborne's living wage
Morrisons will increase its hourly rate for store staff of all ages to £8.20, outstripping Chancellor George Osborne’s national living wage.
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AnalysisAmazon begins selling groceries online in Birmingham
Amazon has begun selling groceries online in Birmingham as it gears up for a full launch of Amazon Fresh early next year.
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AnalysisMoss Bros' stellar first-half results: What the analysts say
Moss Bros has reported a strong first half of the year, clocking up sales of £61.3m while pre-tax profits rocketed 44% to £2.8m. Here analysts give their reaction.