All Financial results articles – Page 225
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NewsOwn brands boost Debenhams profits
Debenhams grew operating profit 7.1% to £196.1m during the year to August 28, helped by a strong performance from its own brand Designers at Debenhams range - and has announced four new designer collaborations.
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NewsArgos suffers profits fall
Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group has posted a plunge in interim profits.
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NewsM&S urges caution despite increase in sales
Marks & Spencer beat second-quarter sales expectations but chief executive Marc Bolland remained cautious about prospects. Despite Bolland’s wariness, and a rise in costs such as marketing, analysts upgraded their forecasts ahead of a strategic update next month.
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NewsJeweller F Hinds sees profits sparkle
F Hinds, the family-run jewellery retailer, has seen profits for the year more than treble to £3.2m, up from £990,048 in 2009.
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NewsMothercare overseas sales overtakes UK sales
Mothercare has said overseas sales have overtaken UK sales for the first time in its first half.
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NewsAge of food discounter over as Aldi racks up £54m loss
Aldi, the German discounter that became a byword for the shift to value in the recession, has suffered a dramatic reversal of fortune, turning a £93m pre-tax profit in the UK and Ireland into a £54m loss last year.
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NewsMothercare expecting better results
Maternity and baby retailer Mothercare is expected to show improved trading next week when it updates the market on its second quarter.
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NewsMulberry’s figures ‘exceeded expectations’
Luxury retailer Mulberry has said sales were stronger than expected in the 10 weeks to October 2, with like-for-like sales in its full price stores up 79%.
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NewsTed Baker pre-tax profits rise 25%
Quirky retailer Ted Baker saw pre-tax profits rise 24.6% to £7.5m for the 28 weeks to August 14.
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NewsTesco profits climb 12.5%
Tesco has reported a 12.5% increase in group pre-tax profit in its interim results, with international sales helping to offset the subdued growth in the UK.
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NewsMidcounties reports record half-year profits
Midcounties Co-operative has reported a rise in sales and record half-year profits, but is still forecasting that 2011 will be a ‘tough year’ because of the forthcoming public sector job cuts.
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NewsGame eyes opportunities despite £18.8m loss
Game recorded a worse than expected first-half loss but new chief executive Ian Shepherd said there were “clear opportunities” when the market bounces back.
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NewsJJB takes cautious approach as volatile trading continues
JJB Sports slashed losses in its first half but investors took fright at volatile trading conditions since.
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NewsPaperchase profits hit by closure of Borders
Paperchase suffered a slide in profits last year as the closure of bookseller Borders hit the card and stationery retailer’s bottom line.
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NewsJJB cuts losses but prepares for promotional blitz
JJB Sports has hailed “steady progress” in its turnaround after cutting losses and fattening margins in its first half.
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NewsDunelm profits surge as Adderley passes baton
Value homewares retailer Dunelm reported a profit surge of 46% in its full year as it revealed that Will Adderley, its chief executive of 15 years, will step down.
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NewsKesa pleases despite Comet concerns
Kesa Electricals, which owns UK chain Comet, posted first-quarter figures last week.
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NewsInvestments eat into River Island’s profits
River Island grew its sales nearly 8% last year, but profits fell as the company invested in the business, and trading conditions so far this year have proved challenging.
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NewsVAT rise won’t hurt us, says JD Sports Fashion
JD Sports Fashion expects to feel little impact from the VAT rise in January and has posted a surge in first-half profits.
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NewsAlexon posts rise in profits
Womenswear group Alexon recorded a rise in profits for the 26 weeks to July 31 despite tough trading conditions.

















