All City & finance articles – Page 45
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InterviewJulian Dunkerton: Back my Superdry survival plan or the business dies
Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton says his proposals are the only way to give the embattled fashion retailer a shot at ‘rebirth’. But is it all too little, too late?
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NewsSuperdry to quit stock market as part of survival plan
Superdry is poised to de-list from the London Stock Exchange as part of a restructuring plans that it says are critical to its long-term survival as a brand.
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NewsCharles Tyrwhitt sales jump as brand pivots to casual work attire
Suits and shirts specialist Charles Tyrwhitt expects its business to grow by 20% over the next year as customer demands for casual work attire booms.
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NewsUniqlo owner posts ‘strong’ profits and sales increase
Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing has posted a rise in both profits and sales during its first half as all geographies posted a “strong” performance.
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NewsTHG Beauty boss expects return to growth in ‘extremely buoyant’ market
THG Beauty, which owns pureplay retailers including Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty, expects to return to growth in the next financial year as sales grew at a double-digit rate in the last quarter and the premium beauty market in the UK remains “extremely buoyant”, according to chief executive Lucy Gorman.
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NewsPoundstretcher snapped up by Majestic Wine owner Fortress
Value chain Poundstretcher has been bought by Majestic Wine owner Fortress for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsPepco group sales rise but like-for-likes stutter as it unveils new CEO
Pepco has delivered something of a mixed bag as group sales jumped but like-for-like sales lapped tough comparatives as it unveiled a new group chief executive.
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AnalysisInflation, cost cutting and Clubcard clout – takeaways from Tesco’s Ken Murphy
As Tesco profits more than doubled to their highest level in more than a decade, boss Ken Murphy gave his thoughts on some of the key issues affecting the industry
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NewsTHG profits surge despite sales slip
THG has posted an increase in profits for the full year and maintained its profit guidance despite a slip in sales driven by “action to discontinue loss making categories”.
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NewsTesco profits and sales soar amid growing market share
Tesco has reported a surge in both profits and sales for the full year and hailed a surge in market share gains as inflationary pressures “lessened substantially”.
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NewsExclusive: Retail spend to take £2.4bn hit in 2024
Retail spending is expected to take a £2.4bn hit this year as consumers are impacted by “lower levels of affluence” amid the cost-of-living crisis, according to the latest research by Retail Economics and beBettor.
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NewsHome Bargains owner targets 1,000 stores after profit boost
TJ Morris, owner of discount retailer Home Bargains, has posted a rise in sales and profit as it looks to open more stores.
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NewsPhase Eight owner TFG completes £90m refinancing
TFG London, the owner of fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs, has secured £90m in funding to support its growth strategy.
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NewsProCook ups profit guidance due to 'growing momentum'
ProCook has boosted its profit guidance in the wake of improvements to trading momentum and a growing market share.
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NewsTed Baker administrator closes 15 stores with 245 job losses
Administrator Teneo has announced the closure of 15 Ted Baker stores across the UK, resulting in 245 job losses at the fashion retailer.
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NewsRetailers face mounting pressure as insolvencies surge by 19%
Rising interest rates, escalating costs and restrained consumer spending have cast a shadow over retail, leading to a surge in insolvencies.
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NewsThe Body Shop administrator proposes CVA to rescue business
The Body Shop’s administrator has proposed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to rescue the business, according to a report outlining the struggling beauty chain’s financial position and the events leading up to its administration.
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NewsMajestic completes rescue deal for Vagabond Wines
Majestic Wine has announced the acquisition of Vagabond Wines following its collapse into administration last month.
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NewsCarpetright calls in advisers to cut costs as demand slows
Flooring retailer Carpetright has reportedly drafted in advisers to help explore cost-saving measures as demand for the business has slowed.
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NewsThe Works shareholders vote to move to AIM
The Works shareholders have voted to move the specialist retailer’s shares from the main market of London’s Stock Exchange to its sub-market AIM.