All City & finance articles – Page 265
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NewsTesco’s Lewis upbeat on profits as Christmas sales rise
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has hinted that its full-year profits could come in ahead of expectations following a jump in third-quarter sales.
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NewsJD Sports raises full-year profits outlook
JD Sports expects its full-year earnings to beat market expectations by up to 15% after continued strong trading in its second half.
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NewsSupergroup half-year profits and Christmas sales climb
Supergroup has reported soaring sales and profits at the half-year mark following investments across its distribution network and store estate.
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NewsMothercare UK sales edge up in golden quarter
Mothercare has reported a return to growth in its third quarter as UK shoppers and online purchases drive sales despite a ‘mixed’ international performance.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Aldi, UK exports and more
Retail news round-up: Aldi plans six stores across Scotland, and Irish food exports to UK decrease
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OpinionOpinion: A Christmas turkey for Sainsbury’s food sales?
Sainsbury’s may have beaten the City’s sales expectations over Christmas, but are things as rosy in the grocer’s garden as it likes to make out?
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury's beats Christmas expectations
Hot on the heels of Morrisons’ stellar update yesterday, Sainsbury’s revealed Christmas also brought good tidings for its business.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: The perfect retail storm
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the power of the year ahead for retail.
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NewsChristmas 'reinforced case' for Sainsbury's Argos buy
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe insists the grocer’s Christmas performance has “reinforced the case” it made to acquire Argos.
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NewsLidl hails 'successful' Christmas amid expansion drive
Lidl has hailed its “most successful” Christmas trading period and reaffirmed plans to open up to 50 new stores this year.
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NewsSainsbury's posts flat third quarter like-for-likes
Sainsbury’s has posted flat like-for-like sales during the golden quarter as its non-food offer delivered a “strong” performance.
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NewsMajestic Wine hires new chief customer officer
Majestic Wine has drafted in a new chief customer officer as it presses ahead with a drive to boost customer service and shopper loyalty.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Morrisons delivered a Merry Christmas
Morrisons had been expected to post positive like-for-like sales during the Christmas trading period, but its consensus-busting performance took many by surprise.
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NewsToday in retail: Morrisons' extra festive cheer surprises
So how did Morrisons achieve its best Christmas in seven years?
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AnalysisOpinion: Will a brands sale focus Sports Direct?
For some time now, Mike Ashley has been aware that drastic action is needed at his beloved Sports Direct.
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NewsCo-op hails 'outstanding' Christmas sales growth
The Co-op has hailed an “outstanding” Christmas after increased availability and the success of its own-label ranges drove sales.
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NewsMajestic Wine Christmas sales jump in 'tough market'
Majestic Wine recorded its “biggest ever” Christmas in like-for-like sales as the specialist retailer cut its prices to compete with the discounters.
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NewsMorrisons' Christmas like-for-likes hit seven-year high
Morrisons has reported soaring like-for-like sales during the festive period driven by its fresh food offer and premium ranges.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Matalan, retail sales and more
Retail news round-up: Matalan reports rise in sales, and last-minute Christmas rush boosts UK retail sales
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NewsMike Ashley claims Odey backing is 'highly significant'
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has welcomed backing from one of the retailer’s key investors and said the support is “highly significant”.