All Financial results articles – Page 240
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NewsGame like-for-likes drop 15.1%
Game’s group like-for-likes slumped 15.1% in the 44 weeks to December 5, but the retailer claimed it had continued to take market share.
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NewsTesco reports solid Q3 UK growth, but lower than some City estimates
Tesco has reported a steady sales growth in the UK in its third quarter, but lower than some analysts had expected.
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NewsB&Q strong sales helps Kingfisher beat forecasts
DIY giant B&Q has reported like for like sales up 5.7%, helping parent company Kingfisher to beat City forecasts with a 28% increase in group profits.
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NewsFindel reports first half loss
Home shopping group Findel has reported a loss for its first half but the retailer said it is confident its cost savings should help it to generate profit.
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NewsDSGi sees signs of improvement as results beat forecasts
Electricals market leader DSGi, owner of the Currys and PC World chains, reported that sales trends have improved and posted a lower than expected interim loss.
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NewsAlexon like-for-likes slump 14%
Fashion group Alexon has reported a 14% slump in like-for-like sales for the 16 weeks to November 21 after its planned lower level of summer Sale activity affected footfall and sales.
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Cash Converters profits up after strong trading
Australian-owned pawnbroker and financial services group Cash Converters has upgraded its profit targets after a strong start to its financial year.
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NewsFrench Connection sales helped by currency gains
French Connection has benefitted from more favourable exchange rates in the three months to October 30 with overall group turnover up 8%.
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NewsSignet UK arm to be hit by the weakness of sterling
Total sales for the UK arm of jewellery giant Signet fell 4.75% on a reported basis to $154.4m (£93.1m) for the 13 weeks to September 31.
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NewsTopps Tiles proposes share placing as profits fall
Topps Tiles has announced a proposed share placing as it reported adjusted full-year pre-tax profits of £16.3m, down from £29.5m the year before.
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NewsLehman Brothers collapse takes toll on Reiss
Fashion retailer Reiss has reported “creditable” earnings last year, when it suffered like other retailers in the aftermath of Lehman Brothers’ demise.
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NewsMothercare reshapes portfolio as profits rise
Maternity specialist Mothercare has disclosed strong interim results and unveiled plans to take advantage of property market conditions to reshape key parts of its estate.
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NewsRetail sales cheer Burberry ahead of Christmas
Luxury group Burberry is confident ahead of the crucial Christmas period as sales of outerwear and leather goods continued to boost retail sales.
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NewsStronger third quarter for Benetton
Italian fashion group Benetton had a strong third quarter with revenues ahead 13.1%.
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NewsAsda sales growth slows as lower inflation takes toll
Asda, the Walmart-owned grocer and general merchandiser, has reported a slowdown in sales growth and said it would save shoppers £150m this Christmas.
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NewsWHSmith posts 1% group sales fall
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith disclosed that total sales fell 1% in the first 10 weeks of the financial year and it is planning for competitive trading conditions at Christmas.
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NewsAsda posts flat profits and is ‘sold’ in internal Walmart deal
Asda, the Walmart-owned grocery and general merchandise giant, generated profit before tax of £520.4m last year.
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NewsLiberty sales ‘stronger than last year’
London department store Liberty has reported “strong” sales in July, driven by sales from womenswear and its own-label brand, Liberty of London.
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NewsAlliance Boots on track to hit targets after healthy half-year
Alliance Boots has said customer service and value have been the main drivers in helping it deliver sales growth of 11.6% to £9bn in the six months to September 30.
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NewsPrimark juggernaut powers on as expansion spurs sales
Primark posted results in line with City expectations, including a 7% rise in like-for-like sales in the year to September 12.