All Financial results articles – Page 211
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NewsDirect Golf chases private equity
Specialist retailer Direct Golf is eyeing private equity investment as it looks to replicate the success of fellow fast-growing sports chain Go Outdoors.
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NewsMulberry profits soar 231%
Profits at Mulberry, the luxury brand and retailer, rocketed 231% over the last six months boosted by strong growth overseas.
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NewsBig Price Drop drives volume growth at Tesco
Tesco like-for-like sales in the UK, excluding petrol and VAT, fell 0.9% in the third quarter.
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NewsKesa chiefs confident of Comet sale
Directors of electricals group Kesa are confident that the sale of UK business Comet will go ahead as planned.
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NewsIkea price cuts power market share advance
Swedish furniture giant invests in online and store revamps as it ‘prepares for uplift’ in market.
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AnalysisBuilding a global empire
Fashion tycoon Sir Philip Green is seeking out new growth opportunities despite harsh trading conditions at home. George MacDonald reports.
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NewsStore stocks tick up as consumers fret
Store stocks of all types ticked up over the week as the market overall improved, but general retailers still significantly lag the All-share index over the year.
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OpinionLook hard enough, and retail’s glass is half full
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have prompted a brief sigh of relief from retailers.
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NewsB&Q third quarter profits surge, helped by Indian summer
Profits at DIY giant Kingfisher, owner of B&Q, surged in the third quarter as the group benefited from self-help measures such as more direct sourcing and common ranging.
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NewsReiss full year EBITDA soars 44%
Reiss UK EBITDA soared 44% to £13.1m in its year to January 31.
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NewsJacques Vert warns on profits
Occasionwear specialist Jacques Vert has warned on profits after unseasonably warm weather and weak consumer confidence took a toll.
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NewsBlacks warns on profits as consumers cut spending
Embattled specialist retailer Blacks Leisure has issued a profit warning but insists it still has the support of its bankers.
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NewsArcadia takes margin hit as it shoulders VAT rise
Topshop-owner takes heart from young fashion, online and overseas despite fall in profits
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AnalysisMothercare: The mother of all challenges
Maternity specialist Mothercare, alarmed by a sudden drop in sales, has launched a restorative operational review. Gemma Goldfingle reports on the outlook for the retailer.
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OpinionTough times in retailing create opportunities
The pressure is on, but when the going gets tough the tough get going, says Lord Kirkham.
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AnalysisMultichannel Now: Executive Summary
Retail Week brings you highlights of our second definitive report into the state of multichannel retailing in the UK.
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NewsStore sector suffers as market plummets
Store stocks took a pummelling over the week although they did not fall as steeply as the wider market.
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NewsSignet UK reports flat third quarter like-for-likes
Jeweller Signet’s UK like-for-like sales edged down in the the third quarter.
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NewsChristmas discounting to hit recessionary levels
Retail casualties expected as heavy discounting hits margins in the golden quarter.
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NewsHalfords to cut costs with stores shake-up
Halfords is aiming to make cost savings on its property portfolio as 150 leases come up for renewal.