All City & finance articles – Page 254
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NewsToday in retail: Anglo-French relations looking good
Brexit negotiations have failed to sour the appetite for international expansion in the beauty world, as today’s deal between Feel Unique and The Beautyst proves.
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NewsJaeger files intention to appoint administrators
Jaeger has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in an effort to ward off potential action from creditors.
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NewsInsolvency Service chases former BHS owner Chappell
The Insolvency Service is taking legal action against former BHS owner Dominic Chappell for failure to provide information relevant to its inquiry into the retailer’s collapse.
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AnalysisAgenda: Tesco, JD, WHSmith and Dunelm updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with financial updates from Tesco, JD, WHSmith and Dunelm all on the agenda.
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NewsBrighthouse reform plan closes in on FCA approval
Brighthouse said that the Financial Conduct Authority is minded to authorise the retailer’s business provided it refinances its debt and maintains its business reform plan.
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NewsFindel new chief exec appointed amid profit warning
Findel has issued a profit warning and appointed new chief executive Phil Maudsley, formerly of the group’s Express Gifts division.
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NewsMothercare reveals final quarter like-for-like growth
Mothercare has reported a rise in UK like-for-likes in its fourth quarter against improving conditions in its challenging international territories.
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NewsCo-op swings to loss but food like-for-likes rise
The Co-op registered a statutory pre-tax loss but a rise in like-for-likes sales in its convenience business in what chairman Allan Leighton termed an “exceptional year.”
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco, Booker, Argos and Smiggle
When was the last time you went shopping in the middle of the night?
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NewsTesco-Booker: 70% of investors 'in favour' of deal
Tesco is on track to win the backing of shareholders over its proposed takeover of Booker, a survey of investors has suggested.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco faces war of words over Booker deal
In a week when US President Donald Trump sparked fears of a conflict with North Korea, Tesco boss Dave Lewis is engaging in a battle of his own.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Ann Summers and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco-Booker deal may be threat and opportunity for Nisa, Ann Summers in Ireland reports loss and Carphone Warehouse in Ireland records pre-tax losses
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OpinionOpinion: Asos shows the way towards retail reinvention
John Lewis managing director Paula Nickolds shared her first thoughts on leading the business last week and was frank about the testing times she faces.
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NewsToday in retail: No Express checkout for Tesco-Booker
Tesco’s proposed £3.7bn Booker takeover has come under more pressure with experts suggesting the grocer may have to ditch hundreds of its Express convenience stores.
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NewsJaeger poised to tumble into administration
Jaeger is poised to fall into administration this week, leaving the future of 25 stores and almost 700 jobs hanging in the balance.
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NewsArcadia pension deficit balloons to almost £1bn
The black hole in Arcadia’s pension scheme has ballooned to almost £1bn, documents published by MPs have revealed.
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NewsToday in retail: Brexit plans can restore confidence
In the week Article 50 was triggered, the ramifications of last summer’s Brexit vote were made clear once more today.
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AnalysisBrexit: Seven opportunities for retailers to benefit
The Brexit decision may have brought uncertainty, but retailers can make the most of it.
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InterviewInterview: Macy’s legend Lundgren on US department store turmoil
As he hands over the reins as chief executive, Macy’s Terry Lundgren discusses his career and why he’s confident department stores will thrive.
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AnalysisAgenda: Asos and Mothercare update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with financial updates from Asos and Mothercare both on the agenda.