All City & finance articles – Page 130
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NewsLatest fundraising round values Deliveroo at more than £5bn
Deliveroo’s valuation has shot up to more than $7bn (£5.11bn) ahead of a long-awaited float, following another successful fundraising round over the weekend.
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NewsDr Martens confirms intention to float
Footwear specialist Dr Martens has become the latest retail brand to confirm its intention to float, with a reported valuation in excess of £3bn.
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NewsNext emerges as frontrunner in race to buy Topshop
Fashion giant Next has emerged as the leader in the race to salvage Topshop from the administration of the Arcadia brands.
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NewsUpdated: Jaeger axes over 200 jobs as M&S completes acquisition
Marks & Spencer has completed its deal to acquire the brand and stock from Jaeger, resulting in the fashion retailer axing its roles and shutting down its store estate.
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NewsUK economy shrinks in November, ending six consecutive months of growth
The UK economy shrank in November as coronavirus restrictions on consumers and businesses reduced economic activity.
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NewsN Brown suffers festive sales slide and warns of stock delays
N Brown has suffered a drop in revenues during its Christmas quarter despite hailing “continued improvement” in sales.
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NewsSell online? Not likely, insists Primark finance chief
As sales were decimated and shoppers flocked online during lockdown, many might think Primark would reconsider whether to trade online – far from it.
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NewsCard Factory losses mount as coronavirus batters store sales
Card Factory suffered further losses over the festive period, with stores forced to close under new coronavirus restrictions.
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NewsStore closures hammer Primark sales as Boohoo exceeds expectations
Primark has recorded a sharp downturn in sales over Christmas with its stores forced to close, while digital pureplay Boohoo’s sales soared.
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NewsDebenhams axes Oxford Street flagship and 320 jobs with latest closures
Debenhams is permanently closing its Oxford Street flagship and five other stores, with the loss of 320 jobs.
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NewsAsos Christmas sales beat expectations after ‘exceptional’ UK growth
Online fashion giant Asos expects profits to come in at the top end of expectations after a strong Christmas sales performance, particularly in the UK market.
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NewsThe Hut Group boss aims to double beauty brands in acquisition drive
The Hut Group chief executive Matt Moulding has said we would like to double the number of beauty brands the business owns in the next two years.
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NewsAdministrators agree sale of Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home
Administrators have struck a deal to save two of Philip Day’s remaining brands Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home.
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AnalysisIPO rush – which retailers will whet investor appetite?
After a tumultuous year for the industry, some retailers are setting their sights on new horizons with plans to float on the stock market.
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NewsMoonpig eyes float after strong lockdown trading
Moonpig’s mooted £1bn float on the London Stock Exchange is set for liftoff after the pureplay announced its intention to publish a registration document today.
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NewsKingfisher expects profits at top end of range after strong fourth quarter
Home and DIY giant Kingfisher has said it expects full-year profits to be at the top end of its £667m to £742m estimate, following continued strong trading in its fourth quarter.
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Opinion‘Investors must separate wheat from chaff as etailers race to market’
The acceleration of online retail sales during the pandemic has brought a race to market as ecommerce players rush to pull off IPOs.
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NewsDr Martens laces up for stock market debut
Dr Martens owner Permira is planning an IPO for the iconic footwear retailer this year.
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NewsTrump’s tie-maker joins fight for Arcadia
US clothing firm G-III Apparel has reportedly joined the battle to take over Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia empire.
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NewsStudio reports ‘outstanding’ Christmas as customers turn to value
Studio Retail has recorded an “outstanding” golden quarter after customer numbers soared.