All Financial results articles – Page 9
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NewsBoots sees increase in sales in second quarter
Boots UK sales were up 1.6% in the three months to February 28, 2025, versus the year before.
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NewsLush losses widen and it expects to pass on tariff costs to US customers
Lush has reported widening losses and said it anticipates passing the tax from tariffs on to American shoppers.
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NewsClintons returns to profit following period of distress
Card and gifting retailer Clintons has returned to profit after a period of distress that included a restructuring plan and store closures.
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NewsCo-op profits soar as it targets growth despite rising costs ahead
C-store specialist the Co-op’s profits have rocketed for the full year as it hails strategic progress and “right-sizing” of business starting to pay off.
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NewsMoonpig hails ‘strong’ performance as profits and sales grow
Online greetings card and gifting retailer Moonpig has hailed a “strong performance” as sales and profits continue to grow.
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NewsTopps Tiles sales improve despite challenging external cost environment
Topp Tiles have reported improving sales in the first half of the year but warned that the external cost environment remains challenging for the business.
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NewsDecathlon sales rise in ‘transformative’ year
French sports giant Decathlon has reported an increase in sales during 2024 in a “transformative” year for the business.
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NewsAlibaba.com sees double-digit growth in orders from UK buyers
Business-to-business platform Alibaba.com has recorded a leap in year-on-year orders placed by UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during its annual expo.
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NewsModella Capital lays out plans for WHSmith after acquiring its high street arm
Private equity firm Modella Capital has laid out its plans for the WHSmith high street business, which was acquired in a £76m deal.
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NewsWHSmith sells UK high street business to private equity firm and rebrands to TGJones
WHSmith has made the decision to sell its UK high street business to a private equity firm in a £76m deal as it focuses on becoming a pureplay global travel retailer.
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DataCharts: Next becomes the latest member of UK retail’s £1bn profit club
Only four UK retailers have exceeded £1bn in nominal profits, with Next being the latest to join the club.
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NewsH&M profits hit by ‘negative external factors’ and increased markdowns
Swedish fashion giants H&M have reported a dip in profits in the first quarter, driven by “negative external factors”, increased markdowns of products and investment.
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NewsNext upgrades profits and sales guidance after strong start to the year
Next has upgraded its full price sales and pre-tax profit guidance for the current financial year after trading in the first eight weeks of the period were ahead of expectations.
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NewsMorrisons sales jump as grocer ramps up cost-cutting targets
Morrisons’ sales for the first quarter jumped, as the retailer increased its cost savings target by £300m to £1bn in the “medium term”.
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NewsVirgin Wines reports ‘resilient’ sales and profits as it targets £100m in revenue
Virgin Wines hailed “strong profitability” during the first half.
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier on his ‘bullish mitigation’ of rising costs
B&Q and Screwfix-owner Kingfisher’s chief executive Thierry Garnier and chief financial officer Bhavesh Mistry talk about rising costs, the AI revolution, Homebase and more.
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NewsAO profit expected to come in at top end of guidance
Electricals retailer AO expects its profit to come in at the top end of its guidance range as its adjusted profit before tax grows faster than sales.
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NewsKingfisher profit drops as ‘big ticket’ demand weakens
The retail group, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, reported a 7% fall in profit in 2024/25 with sales also declining on the year before.
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NewsAsos ups profit outlook as own-brand sales return to growth
Asos told the City that it expects a “significant improvement” in profitability during the first half of the financial year.
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NewsFootasylum hails ‘best-ever’ performance amid ongoing store investment
Footasylum has reported its “best-ever” financial performance as it continues to invest in its store estate and omnichannel retail experience.