Latest finance news – Page 286
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NewsBooker sales creep up, choked by tobacco display ban
Booker has reported a small rise in sales in its fourth-quarter, with growth being dragged down by falling tobacco sales.
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NewsDFS profits and sales rise in half-year results
DFS has reported rising sales and profits in its half-year results, with boss Ian Filby hailing the retailer’s ability to weather economic headwinds.
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NewsJones Bootmaker’s new owner on putting a spring in its step
It was only a matter of days ago that the future of Jones Bootmaker looked bleak.
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NewsMatchesfashion.com sales and profits soar
Matchesfashion.com has reported soaring sales and profits as it hailed rapid growth in its customer base.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Coach and BRC
Retail news round-up: Coach debuts in Birmingham and BRC warns of price rises.
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NewsJones Bootmaker to reveal new boss ‘in coming days’
Jones Bootmaker’s new owner Endless has revealed it will name the retailer’s new chief executive “in the coming days.”
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NewsGame’s profits slump after tough trading period
Computer games specialist Game has posted a slump in interim earnings after a difficult trading period.
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NewsMoss Bros: International expansion ‘high’ on agenda
Moss Bros is eyeing moves into more overseas territories after bosses admitted international expansion was “relatively high” on their agenda.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis 'completely committed' to Booker deal
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has insisted the grocer remains “completely committed” to the Booker acquisition despite shareholder opposition.
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NewsCard Factory eyes openings in retail parks and Ireland
Card Factory has identified big growth opportunity in retail parks and in the Republic of Ireland.
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NewsCard Factory profits dented by 'lower' footfall
Card Factory’s full-year profits were dented as “lower levels of footfall” to its stores slowed sales growth.
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NewsMoss Bros profits jump amid store and online investment
Moss Bros has posted surging full-year profits as investments in ecommerce and store refits bore fruit.
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NewsTesco’s Booker deal in doubt as it agrees SFO fine
Tesco’s takeover of food wholesaler Booker has been thrown into doubt after two of its largest shareholders slammed the proposed £3.7bn deal.
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NewsToday in retail: 99p Stores' contentious administration
As fiercely competitive market dynamics continue to take their toll on retailers, today has brought another controversial administration.
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NewsPoundland-owned 99p Stores falls into administration
Value chain 99p Stores has tumbled into administration less than two years after it was bought by Poundland, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJones Bootmaker saved by pre-pack rescue deal
Jones Bootmaker has been given a lifeline in a £10.5m takeover deal by private-equity firm Endless that will see the retailer enter pre-pack administration.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Jones Bootmaker, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up: Endless saves Jones Bootmaker, Tesco to pay huge fine over accounting scandal, and Booths opens first store in Malaysia
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NewsToday in retail: Foyles books a jump in profits
The resurgence of physical book sales was given another shot in the arm today as Foyles unveiled a spike in pre-tax profits.
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NewsJones Bootmaker admin looms as takeover deal collapses
Jones Bootmaker is expected to enter administration imminently following the collapse of a prospective private equity deal.
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NewsRay Kelvin: We don’t need a chief customer officer
Ted Baker boss Ray Kelvin has questioned the trend of employing chief customer officers, insisting that his business can run without one.