All Financial results articles – Page 156
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AnalysisDixons Carphone pre-tax profits rise 21%: What the analysts say
Dixons Carphone delivered “excellent” performance in its first full year as a merged business as sales and profits rose. This is what the analysts said.
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AnalysisHalfords first-quarter update: What the analysts say
Like-for-likes at Halfords notched up 3.5% for the first quarter, helped by sales of premium bikes. Here is what the analysts say.
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VideoWatch: Did retail sales rise or fall in June? Why BRC and BDO’s figures differ
Your questions answered on why there are contrasting reports from the BRC and BDO on June’s retail sales reports.
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NewsSecretsales revenues jump as 'aggressive' investment in technology pays off
Secretsales.com has reported a 37% jump in revenues in the first four months of this year, after its full-year losses narrowed.
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NewsSuperGroup posts profits rise and reveals plans to launch in China
Fashion specialist SuperGroup has reported a rise in full-year profits and revealed plans to launch in China.
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OpinionComment: Margin potential outweighs fashion sales decline at M&S
A minus in front of a sales number is never welcome especially, as in the case of Marks & Spencer, following indications of a return to form.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Is Marks & Spencer this season's big loser in fashion?
After a difficult season for many fashion retailers, no big ‘loser’ has yet been identified… but is Marks & Spencer a candidate?
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer first-quarter results: What the analysts say
M&S clothing sales declined in the quarter to June 27, while food and home furnishings like-for-likes were flat. Here is what the analysts say.
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NewsApple reveals 19% drop in UK retail profits as sales flatline
Apple recorded an 18.6% drop in full-year profits from its UK retail operations last year, after it was hit by wage and rent rises.
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NewsWyevale Garden Centres capital full-year profits shoot up 55%
Operating profit at Wyevale Garden Centres grew 55% to £34.1m in the year to December 28 after a “transformational year”.
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VideoWatch: Bernstein analyst gives his verdict on Tesco's first-quarter results
Richard Clarke, vice-president of European food retail at AB Bernstein shares his thoughts on the results and looks ahead to Tesco’s future.
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NewsDefiant Dave Lewis insists his turnaround plan is 'improving' Tesco
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has insisted the changes he has implemented are having a positive effect in his bid to turn around the grocer.
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NewsTesco recovery programme starts to bear fruit despite sales fall
Grocery giant Tesco is beginning to feel the benefits of its recovery programme despite a further sales fall in the first quarter.
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NewsH&M second-quarter profits rise, but fall short of expectations
H&M has reported a 10.4% lift in second-quarter profits, but earnings were behind analysts’ expectations as the strong dollar forced up costs.
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VideoWatch: What you need to know about the Thorntons deal in 45 seconds
As Ferrero moves to acquire Thorntons, we explain how the businesses got where they are today and the impact of the deal on the market.
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NewsMarks & Spencer revises online sales total after factoring in returns
Marks & Spencer has revised its online sales for the past four years to factor in items that were bought online but returned to stores.
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NewsDarty swings back to profit despite sales dip as cost cutting kicks in
French electricals retailer Darty has swung back into profit for the year despite a fall in sales after significant cost cutting.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Waitrose 'Pick Your Own’, Poundland and Aldi Shmaldi
News editor James Wilmore and grocery reporter Luke Tugby examine the most interesting stories from the past seven days.
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NewsAmerican Golf reveals half-year pre-tax loss as restructuring costs bite
American Golf has reported a half-year pre-tax loss of almost a million pounds after it felt the impact of restructuring costs.
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OpinionComment: Majestic Wine boss Gormley could rebottle its specialist magic
Majestic Wine’s results this week provided headline writers with plenty of scope to play on the business’s lost sparkle.