All Financial results articles – Page 158
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OpinionComment: Asda aims to kick sales falls into touch
Asda’s weak second-quarter performance will have done little to quell the whisperings that boss Andy Clarke’s position is under pressure.
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VideoWatch: Why Asda has hit its 'nadir' in its second-quarter results
Asda boss Andy Clarke described the grocer as reaching its “nadir” this week. How did it get here and how will it seek to improve its performance?
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NewsAmerican Apparel admits edging nearer to the brink as losses spiral
Troubled retailer American Apparel has cast fresh doubts over the future of its business as it revealed net losses had widened to $19.4m (£12.4m).
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda and Alibaba
Retail news round-up on August 14, 2015: Asda commits to pay more for its milk supplies and Alibaba posts a 28% rise in quarterly revenues.
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NewsHobbs losses widen to £15.6m as it takes turnaround action
Full-year pre-tax losses at Hobbs increased to £15.6m in the year the womenswear retailer undertook a strategic review of the business.
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NewsPandora like-for-like sales jump as it continues to charm the UK market
Danish jewellery retailer Pandora reported UK like-for-like sales rose 11.4% in its second quarter as it recorded a solid group performance.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis and Waitrose report sales increases in first half
John Lewis sales increased 4.2% last week after a “lively” start to the week and Waitrose reported a boost from the Great British Bake Off.
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NewsEtsy shares fall following warning that currency rates could hit results
Etsy shares tumbled 13% after the online marketplace warned that its third-quarter results could be hit by currency exchange rates.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Grocery sales, Next results, Cern and MFI ceases trading
Executive editor George MacDonald and senior reporter Matthew Chapman’s thoughts on the week’s biggest retail stories.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy owner Celesio reports 25% jump in profits
Celesio has recorded a 25% jump in first-quarter earnings, which were boosted by strong performances in the UK, Norway and Italy.
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NewsZalando profits hit but sales rise in second quarter update
German fashion etailer Zalando has said it will report a fall in profits for the second quarter of the year, depite sales surging.
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NewsZara UK full-year profits rocket 31% as focus on sales growth pays off
Pre-tax profits at Zara’s UK business surged 31% to £49.1m after its focus on sales growth and tightening operating expenses paid off.
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VideoThe Retail Week: CMA pricing report, Apple Pay and Matalan's bath venture
Executive editor George MacDonald and reporter Luke Tugby give their insights into the week’s biggest retail stories.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Why Sports Direct missed its targets
What is the story behind Sports Direct’s admission today that “planned acquisitions in full-year 2015 did not fully materialise”?
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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.