Latest finance news – Page 15
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NewsPets at Home profits climb after ‘outstanding year’ for vets business
Specialist retailer Pets at Home has recorded a big rise in full-year profits after a period of “profound transformation”.
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NewsKingfisher posts sales rise as strong seasonal performance powers B&Q
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported an increase in quarterly sales after good demand for seasonal lines at B&Q.
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NewsWhite Stuff promotes from within as it names new managing director
Fashion retailer White Stuff has promoted from within to name a new managing director with immediate effect.
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NewsOnBuy founder becomes Comet CEO following acquisition
The founder and chief executive of OnBuy has been named chief executive of Comet following the online marketplace’s acquisition of the brand last week.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize parent company swings to red as demand slumps
Monsoon Accesorize’s parent company, Adena Brands, swung into the red last year as weaker consumer demand took a toll on the fashion retailer.
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NewsConsumer confidence improves but economic concerns have ‘not disappeared’
Consumer confidence nudged up in May across all key indicators despite economic concerns, including inflation and Trump’s tariffs, having “not disappeared”.
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NewsPepco says Poundland exit ‘expected’ by September
European discount group Pepco is expecting to offload the Poundland business by September.
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News‘Tough retail climate’ sees Very revenue decline
Very UK saw revenue fall 2.5% in the 39 weeks to March 29, 2025, despite a strong increase in sales for its home category.
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NewsFlurry of UK trade deals improves consumer confidence
The UK’s recent flurry of trade deals and agreements with India, the US and the EU has upped customer confidence.
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NewsOnline marketplace OnBuy acquires British electronics retailer
Online marketplace OnBuy has acquired a British electronics brand in a bid to “disrupt the UK consumer electronics market”.
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NewsRevolution Beauty enters formal sales process following takeover approach
Revolution Beauty has started a formal sales process after it received a preliminary takeover approach from an unnamed company.
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NewsJD Sports profits slide due to slower than anticipated market
JD Sports has reported a drop in profits due to heavy promotions and slower than anticipated market growth.
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NewsMarks & Spencer in ‘best financial health for 30 years’ but cyber attack cost bites deep
While M&S reported its highest profits in over 15 years, it has also revealed the true cost of the cyber attack which continues to wreak havoc on the retailer.
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NewsCurrys upgrades profit guidance as board reinstates dividend
Electricals giant Currys has upgraded its full year profit expectations and its board has said its performance is good enough to warrant resuming the payment of cash dividends.
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NewsGreggs sales rise as ‘better trading conditions’ bolster growth
Food-to-go retailer Greggs has reported a rise in sales as “better trading conditions” in the last 11 weeks have supported growth.
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NewsTopps Tiles sales increase as it records progress in all five areas of growth
Topps Tiles has recorded a rise in sales and profit as well as seeing good progress in its five key growth areas.
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NewsPoundland sale puts thousands of jobs and 200 stores at risk
Thousands of jobs and as many as 200 stores are at risk as a deal for Poundland looms.
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NewsLandsec to grow retail estate by £1bn as it records strong results
Major property group Landsec has said it aims to grow its retail estate by £1bn in the next one to three years as it records strong results.
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NewsHolland & Barrett sees double-digit sales growth as it continues transformation
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has reported a second consecutive year of double-digit growth as its customer-first approach and transformation strategy to meet growing demand ramps up.
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NewsThe Range hails ‘exceptional start’ to 2025 as it completes first phase of Homebase conversions
The Range said it has celebrated an “exceptional” start to the year and has completed the first phase of its former Homebase store conversions.