All articles by James Wilmore – Page 24
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NewsNext admits Companies Act infringement over dividend payments
Next has admitted a technical infringement of the Companies Act after a “procedural oversight” over the payment of special dividends.
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NewsHolland & Barrett exposed over supplier demands as "challenging" year faced
Holland & Barrett has come under fire after it emerged that it sent a letter to suppliers asking for contributions to its investment plan.
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NewsMaplin boosted by CCTV and drone sales as Christmas like-for-likes rise
Maplin has reported a 2.3% lift in like-for-likes over the Black Friday and Christmas period, boosted by sales of CCTV equipment and drones.
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NewsScS raises full-year profits forecast after strong Christmas and January Sales
Furniture and floorings specialist ScS has raised its full-year profits forecast after strong trading over the festive period and January Sales.
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NewsMySale back in the black after southeast Asia sales boost
Flash-Sales etailer MySale is back in the black in its first half after being boosted by strong trading in southeast Asia.
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VideoShort Cuts: What impact will Homebase's acquisition have on DIY?
As Wesfarmers sets out on its ‘assault’ on the UK DIY market with its Homebase deal, is it time for B&Q, Wickes and Screwfix to worry?
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NewsWesfarmers to invest £500m in rebranded Homebase and names UK boss
Australian retailer Wesfarmers will invest £500m into its UK and Ireland operation after it buys Homebase and has named who will head it up.
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AnalysisAnalysis: After a rollercoaster peak, will retail ever be the same again?
That was the question asked by Retail Week guest editor Theo Paphitis. We talk to retail chiefs to explore the changing shape of the peak.
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NewsWesfarmers plans assault on UK DIY market with Homebase rebrand
Wesfarmers will rebrand Homebase stores to its Bunnings fascia within five years if the deal to acquire the business completes.
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NewsJD Sports Fashion reports strong Christmas trading and upgrades profits forecast
JD Sports Fashion has upgraded its full-year profits forecast again after what it called an “exceptional” Christmas trading period.
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NewsPrimark sales up but unseasonable weather hampers Christmas trading
Primark has reported a healthy sales rise for the last four months of 2015, but margins were hit by the strong US dollar.
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NewsHome Retail warns full-year profits will be at "bottom" range of forecasts
Home Retail has warned full-year profits will be at the lower end of its forecast as like-for-like sales fell 2.2% at Argos.
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NewsHome Retail to sell Homebase to Australian retailer Wesfarmers for £340m
Home Retail Group has revealed it is in “advanced discussions” to sell its Homebase business to Australian retailer Wesfarmers for £340m.
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NewsSports Direct takes stakes in US firms Iconix and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Mike Ashley-owned Sports Direct has revealed it has taken an 11.5% stake in US sports firm Iconix and a 2.3% stake in Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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NewsGame sales slide over Christmas but claims trends are improving
Game Digital has reported a slide in sales over the Christmas period but the retailer claimed trends are improving in the market.
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NewsShoe Zone posts full-year profits drop and plans new big-store format
Shoe Zone has suffered a slide in full-year profits after sales fell amid “difficult” trading conditions for the footwear industry.
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NewsMatalan warns on full-year profits after mild weather hits festive sales
Matalan suffered a sharp drop in online sales during the festive period and has been forced to revise its full-year profits forecast again.
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NewsHouse of Fraser reveals strong Christmas trading as online boost sales
House of Fraser has reported a 5.3% lift in like-for-likes over Christmas boosted by its biggest-ever online trading day on Black Friday.
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NewsFashion etailer Koovs gets 'spectacular' boost from first ad campaign
Indian fashion etailer Koovs has reported a leap in sales following the launch of a five-week multichannel marketing campaign.
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NewsSainsbury's prepares formal bid of £1.2bn for Home Retail
Sainsbury’s is preparing a formal bid of £1.2bn for Home Retail and is already lining up a buyer for Homebase, according to reports.