All Analysis articles – Page 177
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AnalysisSainsbury’s outpaces big four rivals as Asda sales slump again
Sainsbury’s was the only big four grocer to keep pace with the market as Asda suffered another sales fall, according to Kantar data.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser half-year profits rise 7% as online sales surge
House of Fraser has reported a rise in its half-year sales and profits on the back of strong growth across both its stores and online.
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AnalysisTM Lewin installs ex-N Brown boss Alan White as chairman
TM Lewin has appointed former N Brown chief executive Alan White as its new non-executive chairman to help with its online expansion plans.
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AnalysisTesco Dunnhumby deal in the balance as only one bidder remains
Tesco is expected to decide this week whether to sell its stake in data business Dunnhumby as all but one bidder remains, according to reports.
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AnalysisCard Factory first-half profits grow as it declares special dividend
Card Factory has reported rising half-year profits and sales boosted by new stores, improved product quality and a growing online business.
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AnalysisMade.com boss Li: 'We are way too small to focus on the bottom line'
Made.com boss Ning Li has claimed the etailer is “way too small” to be concerned about profits as it presses ahead with global expansion.
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AnalysisCarrier bag charges in England: a missed opportunity to deliver real change
England will be the last UK nation to introduce a 5p charge for single-use plastic carrier bags on October 5.
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AnalysisMorrisons veteran Mark Harrison to oversee estate revamp
Morrisons has put supply chain and projects director Mark Harrison in charge of property as it bids to rejuvenate its store estate.
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AnalysisAmazon launches payments and fulfilment outsourcing offer in India
Amazon has launched an offering in India that will allow businesses to sell and ship products through their own websites using Amazon’s infrastructure.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Kroger CEO reveals winning formula
After beating both sales and earnings estimates for the second quarter, US supermarket chain Kroger raised its guidance for the 2015 fiscal year.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser appoints former John Lewis IT boss as new CIO
House of Fraser has appointed former John Lewis and Sainsbury’s technology boss Julian Burnett as its chief information officer.
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AnalysisThe rise of virtual assistants may end the need for online searches
“Can I say what it’s about?” If you’ve ever had difficulty getting through a protective secretary, just imagine all your customers having one.
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AnalysisComment: Are rents in London’s West End too high for success?
American Eagle’s decision not to open a store on Regent or Oxford Street is testimony to the fine balance between brand recognition and profit.
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AnalysisDebenhams faces boardroom coup as Cenkos Securities stirs up investors
Debenhams is facing a boardroom coup as City stockbroking firm Cenkos Securities attempts to spark an investor rebellion.
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AnalysisAo.com poised to report 30% sales surge during its second quarter
Ao is poised to report a 20% increase in UK revenues during its current quarter of trading after sales from the Ao.com site rocketed more than 30%.
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AnalysisJeweller Aurum's losses spike but sales rise after Watch Shop acquisition
Aurum, the jewellery group that owns watch brands including Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, has reported a spike in full-year losses to £2.2m.
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AnalysisMade.com losses widen but sales soar as it bolsters international presence
Made.com has reported a widening of its full-year losses to £5.3m despite a 63.4% surge in sales as it bolsters its international presence.
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AnalysisFrench Connection losses increase amid 'disappointing' spring sales
French Connection has reported a pre-tax loss of £7.9m during its first half following “disappointing performance” of its spring collection.
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Cargo fascia to disappear from high street to make way for Bensons
The Cargo homewares and furniture brand will disappear from the high street as owner Steinhoff UK chooses to call time on the fascia.
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Grocers race to convert sales as Rugby World Cup kicks off
The grocers forecast soaring sales in a host of key food categories during the Rugby World Cup when it kicks off in London tonight.