All Financial results articles – Page 159
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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.
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NewsMajestic Wine full-year profits fall: What the analysts say
Majestic Wine has reported a 22.5% slump in pre-tax profits as its boss sets about turning around the retailer. Here is what the analysts say.
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NewsBonmarché profits jump 55.3% as brand refresh wins over shoppers
Womenswear retailer Bonmarché reported a 55.3% jump in pre-tax profits to £12.4m despite a “challenging” second half of the year.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Boots, Apple Pay, Sainsbury's and Iceland results
News editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald discuss the top stories from the past seven days.
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AnalysisHome Retail's first-quarter results: what the analysts say
Like-for-likes rose at Homebase but slid at flagship Argos amid challenging conditions. Here’s what the City had to say.
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NewsZara owner Inditex first-quarter net profits jump 28%
Inditex – owner of fashion chains Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti and Bershka – has revealed a 28% rise in net profits for its first quarter.
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NewsBoohoo reports strong start to year as sales increase 35%
Boohoo.com has reported a 35% increase in total sales to £41.3m as the fashion etailer’s UK and international efforts pay off.