Latest finance news – Page 278
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NewsCard Factory sales grow as it launches Irish trial
Card Factory has revealed rising like-for-likes in its first quarter and confirmed plans to trial stores in Ireland later this year.
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NewsPets at Home sales rise as pre-tax profits shrink
Pets at Home has revealed rising full-year sales as underlying pre-tax profit shrunk slightly in the period.
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NewsB&M reveals rocketing sales and profits in full-years
B&M has reported soaring sales and profits and accelerated like-for-like growth in its full-year results.
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NewsHalfords profits fall despite full-year sales rise
Halfords has reported rising full-year sales but falling profits in its last year under chief executive Jill McDonald.
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NewsToday in retail: M&S, Kingfisher and Dixons Carphone
Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe caused excitement in the weeks preceding today’s full-year results by revealing the retailer was preparing to trial food online.
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NewsTopshop Australia placed into voluntary administration
Topshop’s Australian arm has been placed into voluntary administration amid mounting debts, putting 760 jobs at risk.
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NewsM&S boss Rowe hails rocketing full-price sales
M&S chief executive Steve Rowe has hailed the retailer’s rising full-price sales, adding that M&S will continue on its “self-help programme”.
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NewsKingfisher sales fall but UK business delivers growth
B&Q owner Kingfisher has suffered a fall in first-quarter like-for-likes, although its UK businesses outperformed its other markets.
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NewsDixons Carphone sales rise as bosses hail ‘good year’
Dixons Carphone has posted a jump in fourth-quarter sales as boss Seb James lauded “another good year” for the business.
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NewsM&S full-year profits tumble as clothing sales fall
Marks & Spencer has suffered a slump in full-year profits as boss Steve Rowe wrestles to transform the retailer’s fortunes.
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NewsJaeger suppliers mull legal action over trademark sale
A group of former Jaeger suppliers has attacked the collapsed chain for selling its trademark prior to its administration.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Joy and more
Retail news round-up: Lord Grabiner QC to quit Green's empire; Joy's creditors to collect minimal returns; and retail sales decline in May.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales boosted by warmer weather
John Lewis posted a rise in revenues last week as the promise of warmer weather drove sales of casual clothing.
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NewsTopps Tiles launches new format amid ‘duff conditions’
Topps Tiles has introduced a new medium-sized store format as it acts to restore its fortunes after a challenging half year.
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NewsJacques Vert owner seeks investment as admin looms
Jacques Vert’s owner Style Group Brands is urgently seeking investment to avoid the risk of administration, with over 1,100 jobs at risk.
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NewsTopps Tiles profits fall in 'challenging' first half
Topps Tiles reported a decline in like-for-like sales and profits at the half-year mark which boss Matthew Williams attributed to “the more challenging macro-economic environment.”
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NewsToday in retail: McColl’s eyes c-store consolidation
McColl’s share price rallied this morning amid news that its boss Jonathan Miller had voiced an interest in acquiring Tesco’s One Stop.
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NewsClarks profits down-at-heel as sterling slump bites
Clarks warned that the slumped value of the pound will have a “profound effect” on cashflow and profit in the year ahead as the retailer reports a drop in earnings in 2016.
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NewsMcColl’s to target Tesco’s One Stop after Booker merger
McColl’s chief executive Jonathan Miller is eyeing a possible takeover of One Stop in the fallout from Tesco’s proposed merger with Booker.
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NewsThe Works to be sold or floated by owner Endless
The Works’ private-equity owner Endless is reportedly planning to either float the discount arts and books retailer on the stock market, or sell it.