All City & finance articles – Page 361
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OpinionComment: Bonmarché has driven sales by knowing its audience
Bonmarché first-half profits and sales surged as it kept focused on its core customers despite being hit by warm autumn weather.
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NewsPark Group sales up on back of rising consumer confidence
Christmas voucher specialist Park Group said rising consumer confidence helped sales soar 21% to £58.5m in the six months to September 30.
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AnalysisTesco's Dave Lewis overhauls management: What the analysts say
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis has assumed temporary responsibility for the UK as part of a raft of senior management changes at the grocer.
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NewsMcColl's reports 'solid' full year as like-for-likes edge up
Convenience retailer McColl’s reported a 0.7% rise in like-for-like sales in its first full-year update since its IPO in February.
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NewsAlliance Boots acquires skincare brand Soap & Glory
Alliance Boots has acquired skincare brand Soap & Glory from founder and entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore.
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NewsBonmarché profits and sales surge as product and pricing overhaul pays off
Bonmarché has posted a surge in half-year profits as sales rise following an overhaul of its product, pricing and supply chain.
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NewsWaitrose sales rise 5.2% as shoppers gear up for advent
Waitrose sales rose 5.2% in the week to November 22 as shoppers geared up for advent and starting Christmas shopping.
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NewsSuspended Tesco executives may leave the business next week
The eight Tesco directors suspended as a result of the supermarket’s accounting scandal are expected to leave as early as next week.
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NewsRevenues and employment up among top Scottish retailers
Retailers’ contribution to the Scottish economy is becoming increasingly important, according to a report by Grant Thornton.
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NewsJaeger reduces losses as turnaround strategy makes progress
Fashion retailer Jaeger has reported improved annual sales and reduced losses as its turnaround programme bears fruit.
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NewsPoundland profits up over 30% as it continues expansion
Poundland has reported underlying pre-tax profits up 34.2% to £12.6m in its interim results as it ploughs ahead with its expansion plans.
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NewsSignet's UK jewellery sales sparkle in the third quarter
Signet’s UK division, which comprises jewellers H Samuel and Ernest Jones, said sales increased 8.4% to $151m (£96m) in its third quarter.
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NewsFindel reports first H1 profit in six years as revenues remain flat
Findel has turned its first pre-tax profit during the first half of its year for six years despite revenues remaining broadly flat.
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NewsZalando on course for full-year profitability after strong third quarter
Fashion etailer Zalando expects to make a profit this year after breaking even during the third quarter for the first time.
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NewsFrench Connection like-for-likes fall 5.7% amid tough autumn trading
French Connection has reported like-for-like sales were down 5.7% in the UK and Europe as the warm autumn weather resulted in tough trading.
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NewsAo.com to accelerate European roll-out after German launch
Electricals etailer Ao.com is to accelerate its European roll out after successfully launching in Germany six months ahead of schedule.
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NewsArcadia boss Sir Philip Green hints at more deals to come
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green has raised the prospect of further acquisitions as he reported a fall in full-year profits.
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NewsComment: Retail’s prospects look encouraging in the new year
The retail focus right now is on ensuring jingling tills over the festive season but thoughts are already turning to prospects in 2015.
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NewsTopps Tiles annual profits surge 31.5% as it seizes market share
Topps Tiles has revealed a 31.5% rise in full-year adjusted pre-tax profit as strong sales helped it gain a larger market share.
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NewsArcadia full-year profits dip in challenging market conditions
Arcadia has posted a fall in pre-tax profits amid challenging conditions and a tough start to the new financial year following the warm autumn.