All City & finance articles – Page 267
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NewsMcColl’s gets green light for Co-op store acquisition
McColl’s takeover of some of Co-op’s stores to bolster its convenience offer has been signed off by the Competition and Markets Authority.
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NewsReview of the Year: Fashion's annus horribilis
The past 12 months have been some of the most eventful ever for fashion retailers, with CVAs, administrations and the odd death threat making it a year to remember.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Retailers hit the acquisition trail
If 2015 was a year driven by mergers and acquisitions, retailers have put their foot even more firmly on that pedal this year.
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AnalysisDixons Carphone hails biggest ever Black Friday
Dixons Carphone boss Seb James said Black Friday was their biggest trading day in history and sales were “well up” on last year’s discounting event.
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NewsDixons Carphone half-year profits jump 19%
Dixons Carphone has reported a 19% surge in half-year profits, but said it is planning for “more uncertain” times in the face of Brexit.
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NewsCarpetright like-for-like sales and profits drop
Carpetright recorded falling sales and profits as boss Wilf Walsh said uneven consumer demand and currency fluctuations made for a “challenging first half”.
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NewsToday in retail: Boxing Day campaign gets a body blow
Despite the campaign garnering over 140,000 signatures, calls for shops to be forced to close on Boxing Day have been shunned by the Government.
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NewsGrowth in UK economy won't last, business body warns
Growth in UK GDP will “dampen” in 2017, the British Chambers of Commerce has warned, despite the economy rallying following the Brexit vote.
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NewsBHS administrators could force City advisers to pay £8m
Administrators investigating the collapse of BHS could force City firms that acted as advisers on its sale to cough up more than £8m.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Dr Martens, Agent Provocateur and more
Retail news round-up: Dr Martens plans 100 new outlets, Agent Provocateur reshuffles its board, MPs to hold debate on Boxing Day trading, and more
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AnalysisIs M&S right to give Steve Rowe a £1.8m bonus?
M&S has irked union Usdaw after it unveiled a scheme that would hand boss Steve Rowe a £1.8m annual bonus if targets are achieved.
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NewsToday in Retail: M&S bonus ball keeps on rolling
Steve Rowe’s pay incentive is not just any bonus, it’s an M&S turnaround bonus – and a pretty substantial one at that.
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InterviewInterview: House of Fraser chairman on why all is on track
Despite the slew of executive departures and volatile trading, House of Fraser executive chairman Frank Slevin insists it’s on the right track.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Carpetright and sales data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Dixons Carphone and Carpetright, plus the latest retail sales data all on the agenda.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: Joules’ home-grown and overseas ambitions
Joules has recorded soaring half-year sales as it cashes in on its strong brand and international footprint. What challenges and opportunities lie ahead?
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NewsJoules sales jump as international expansion continues
Joules sales have continued to rise, jumping an estimated 16.2% in a pre-close update for its first half.
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NewsSports Direct corporate broker allegedly quit over share concerns
Sports Direct’s founder Mike Ashley is being sued by a former Merrill Lynch banker, who claims the bank quit as corporate broker over share deal concerns.
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NewsTopps Tiles admits error over sales figure
Topps Tiles’ share price has slipped after the retailer admitted it miscalculated sales for the first eight weeks of its financial year.
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits surge as provenance pays off
Fortnum & Mason has posted a jump in full-year profit as its iconic hampers and fast-growing online business drove sales.
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NewsBHS court battle looms as pensions row continues
Hopes of plugging the BHS pension fund before Christmas are diminishing after advisers for Sir Philip Green clashed with pension regulators.