All City & finance articles – Page 30
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NewsFrasers Group has backed a takeover of N Brown as it continues chasing Mulberry
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has backed the £191m takeover proposal for fashion giant N Brown and told shareholders it is continuing its bid to acquire luxury brand Mulberry.
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NewsHobbycraft profits have plummeted 80% despite sales growth
Hobbycraft’s profits have plummeted despite improved sales and margin growth.
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NewsTesco boss hails 'significant step' as supermarket giant strikes clean energy deal
Tesco has struck a deal to buy enough solar power to run 144 of its large supermarkets, after buying up nearly two-thirds of the output of a Kentish solar park.
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NewsDeliveroo posts a rise in transaction value and orders
Rapid delivery specialist Deliveroo has reported “solid” growth in its third quarter with an uplift in transaction value and orders.
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NewsDFS finance chief is set to stand down
DFS chief financial officer John Fallon is to stand down at the end of the month from his role at the furniture retailer.
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NewsN Brown is to be bought by an Alliance family member
Joshua Alliance, a member of the family who built N Brown, has made a recommended offer for the home shopping group.
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NewsBoots has grown market share for 14th consecutive quarter as full-year sales rise
Boots has delivered its 14th consecutive quarter of market share growth in the UK as full-year sales grew, driven by beauty products.
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NewsVictoria Plum to cease trading after it makes £2m loss in four months
Victorian Plumbing is set to close the Victoria Plum business it acquired in May, after it made a nearly £2m loss in four months.
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NewsSelfridges’ property portfolio value plummeted last year
The value of luxury department store Selfridges’ property portfolio plummeted by more than half a billion pounds last year, according to reports.
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NewsMulberry's owner has rejected an increased bid from Frasers Group
The owner of luxury fashion brand Mulberry has rejected a revised bid from Frasers Group and said it has “no interest” in selling its shares to the retailer.
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AnalysisTHG’s Ingenuity demerger explained and what it means for the rest of the business
As THG demerges its Ingenuity division, Retail Week examines what this means for the online retail giant
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NewsQuiz chief financial officer heads for the exit
Fashion retailer Quiz’s chief financial officer and company secretary is exiting the business.
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NewsTHG to demerge Ingenuity arm to simplify business model as it sets sight on FTSE
THG is set to demerge its Ingenuity arm as it simplifies its business model as a consumer beauty and nutrition group and targets inclusion in the FTSE UK Index by March 2025.
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NewsIkea’s sales have taken a hit following its move to lower prices
Ikea’s move to draw shoppers in with lower prices has taken a toll on its revenues.
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NewsN Brown has announced a profit improvement as it focuses on sales
Home shopping group N Brown has reported a small profit in its first half on the back of strategic progress.
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NewsPrivate equity group Apollo has taken control of End Clothing
Private equity house Apollo Global Management has bought fashion retailer End Clothing from its counterpart Carlyle Group.
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NewsRevolution Beauty sales and profits have dipped amid ‘transformational year’
Cosmetics retailer Revolution Beauty’s sales and profits have dipped during the first half as it works towards a “return to growth” and ramps up global expansion.
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NewsSaudi Arabia has invested in Selfridges in a new partnership with Central Group
Selfridges majority owner Central Group has announced a new partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and confirmed the total buyout of Signa Group’s interest in the business.
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NewsFootasylum has secured a £35m credit facility to fund UK growth ambitions
Footasylum has secured a £35m credit facility as it looks to accelerate growth in the UK.
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NewsThe Very Group is set to appoint bankers as it eyes £2.5bn sale
The Very Group is lining up banks to handle a strategic review of the business that could potentially lead to a sale in the range of £2.5bn.