Latest finance news – Page 294
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NewsWHSmith boosted by Ladybird and Enid Blyton spoofs
WHSmith’s Christmas trading was buoyed by its travel division, but sales at its high street stores fell.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise amid spring-summer fashion launch
John Lewis sales jumped last week as the introduction of its spring-summer ranges and the end of its Clearance Sale in home drove revenues.
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NewsDixons Carphone Christmas sales jump driven by UK
Dixons Carphone reported a sales increase during the festive period as boss Seb James hailed Black Friday and Boxing Day promotions for bolstering sales.
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NewsToday in Retail: A festive feather in Jack Wills’ cap
After a turbulent couple of years, fashion retailer Jack Wills today delivered some green shoots of recovery in its turnaround bid.
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NewsSofa.com Christmas sales jump amid store expansion
Sofa.com unveiled a 28% increase in sales over the golden quarter, as first-time customers visited its new London showrooms.
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NewsJack Wills’ new athleisure range lifts Christmas sales
Jack Wills’ sales and profit margin improved over Christmas following a challenging few years for the preppy fashion brand.
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NewsThis week in retail: Dixons Carphone charged for growth
Dixons Carphone, one of the last of the big retailers to report on Christmas trading, will reveal its numbers tomorrow.
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NewsToday in retail: Could Donald be a Trump card for UK?
There were protests and parties today as Donald Trump prepares to be inaugurated as the 45th US President.
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NewsAnn Summers Christmas sales surge driven by online
Ann Summers has recorded soaring sales across its online and store estate as its male shopping campaign and delivery proposition drove last-minute purchases.
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NewsBonmarché Q3 sales rise despite festive slump
Bonmarché has reported a sales increase despite a “poor” online performance and sales falling in the weeks before Christmas.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Apple and WHSmith update
Retail Week looks to the next seven days with trading updates from Dixons Carphone, Apple and WHSmith all on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: FoodCloud, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up: FoodCloud expands with UK retailers, Amazon is number one for customer satisfaction, and Finsbury warns of further price rises
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NewsToday in Retail: Halfords hopes to avoid Brexit blues
Halfords boss Jill McDonald had plenty to celebrate today after wheeling out stellar golden quarter numbers.
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NewsHalfords warns over 'modest' Brexit price rises
Halfords’ boss has admitted the retailer will raise prices on bikes “modestly” due to the currency fluctuations caused by Brexit, but argued the business is in a stronger position than competitors.
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NewsPets at Home sales ‘subdued’ in flat third quarter
Pets at Home retail sales slipped in its third quarter as the pet specialist continues to drive its services business.
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NewsHalfords wheels in sales rise over golden quarter
Cycling and motoring specialist Halfords unveiled a like-for-like sales increase in its third quarter as its ‘moving up a gear’ strategy starts to pay off.
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NewsN Brown Christmas sales growth buoyed by Simply Be
JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo owner N Brown has posted a sales rise over the busy Christmas period with “standout performances” in ladieswear and Simply Be.
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NewsBHS admin costs spiral as MPs demand answers
BHS administration costs have come in at £1.3m more than expected as MPs question a £35m ‘floating charge’ paid by Arcadia.
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NewsToday in Retail: Grim times for Game
It’s been a mixed bag of trading updates for two retailers that have been struggling of late.
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NewsBusiness rates top reason overseas retailers shun UK
Almost three-quarters of international retailers are opting to expand outside of the UK because of the onerous business rates system, according to new research.