All City & finance articles – Page 66
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AnalysisHow did supermarket bosses fare in the glare of Westminster spotlight?
In a public forum designed to intimidate and pressurise, the traditional big four supermarkets more than held their own, but the spectre of further scrutiny looms
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NewsBoots delivers strong sales driven by success of own brands
Boots reported 13.4% year-on-year growth in retail sales in the three months to May 31, as market share grew for the ninth consecutive quarter.
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NewsHotter owner hails ‘encouraging’ trading as it ends sale process and mulls equity raise
Hotter parent company Unbound Group announced the end of its formal sale process today with ”no potential offers” and confirmed it is exploring an equity raise.
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NewsJD Sports on track to hit £1bn profit mark
Ahead of its AGM today, JD Sports reported positive trading in the first half of the financial year and said it was set to deliver profits “in line with the current average consensus expectations of £1.04 bn”.
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NewsPrimark owner ABF upgrades profit outlook as sales rise
Value fashion giant Primark has reported an increase in sales in its third quarter and parent company ABF upgraded its profit forecast for the full year.
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NewsHotel Chocolat warns on profits as inflationary pressures bite
Specialist retailer Hotel Chocolat has issued its second profit warning of the year, blaming ongoing inflationary pressures and softening consumer sentiment.
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NewsHotter Shoes owner considers emergency restructuring
Hotter Shoes’ parent company Unbound Group is reportedly in talks to launch emergency restructuring plans to “shed some of its liabilites”.
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NewsRevolution Beauty sales leap amid Boohoo requisition
Revolution Beauty has reported a jump in sales and believes it is “appropriate to update all shareholders on the group’s most recent trading performance” in light of the requisition notice by Boohoo.
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NewsShock interest rate rise means ‘struggle’ for shoppers and retailers, warns credit insurer
The bigger-than-expected increase in interest rates to the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis will pile more pressure on consumers and retailers, a leading credit insurer has warned.
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Opinion‘Boohoo and Revolution Beauty’s management pageant has already got ugly’
The gloves are off at Boohoo and Revolution Beauty, where the first punches have been exchanged in a fight for control of the embattled makeup specialist.
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NewsMorrisons sales increase as it continues to cut costs
Morrisons has reported a continued increase in sales as it makes progress with its “plans to develop a broader, stronger Morrisons”.
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NewsJoules still owes creditors over £100m following collapse
Fashion retailer Joules reportedly still owes more than £100m to its suppliers, landlords and customers holding gift cards, according to new documents.
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NewsBoohoo drafts in beauty retail specialist to join Revolution Beauty coup
Boohoo has this morning proposed a third new member for Revolution’s board, despite the beauty retailer slamming its attempted boardroom coup yesterday and labelling the fashion pureplay’s approach as “value-destructive, opportunistic and self-serving”.
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NewsTHG predicts increase in profitability ahead of AGM
THG says it expects an increase in profitability in the first half of 2023 as it continues its “successful focus on profitability and cash generation”.
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NewsHalfords delivers sales growth despite market headwinds
Halfords has reported growth in sales and market share in the 52 weeks ending March 2023 as investments in competitive pricing and a loyalty scheme paid off.
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NewsFrasers continues acquisition streak with stakes in Currys and Boohoo
Frasers Group has acquired an 8.9% stake in electricals retailer Currys and a 5% stake in online fashion retailer Boohoo in a continued string of acquisitions for Mike Ashley’s retail empire.
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NewsKurt Geiger secures new funding to drive global growth
Luxury footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger has secured fresh funding in a bid to “refinance its existing debt” and support its international growth plans.
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NewsBoohoo seeks greater control of Revolution Beauty in boardroom coup
Boohoo, which owns a 26.6% stake in Revolution Beauty, announced its intentions to vote against the reappointment of the beauty brand’s senior executives as it moves to take control of the struggling business.
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NewsNext increases profit guidance as warm weather triumphs
Fashion giant Next has upgraded its full-year profit and sales guidance as the effects of the warm weather and annual salary increases pay off.
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NewsMusic Magpie trading ‘strengthens’ as it focuses on cost control
Music Magpie has delivered a “strengthened” trading performance as it chose to focus on cost control and increasing gross margins instead of “growing revenues on lower-margin products”.