Latest finance news – Page 296
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NewsBooker sales rise amid 'solid' c-store performance
Food retailer and wholesaler Booker hailed “solid” performance from its c-store businesses as sales rose in its third quarter.
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NewsDebenhams' retreat from fashion market boosts sales
Debenhams move away from the “challenging” clothing market helped it notch up a Christmas sales rise.
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NewsMoss Bros sales surge ahead of “challenging” year
Moss Bros recorded soaring sales in its second half as improved margins and ecommerce channels drive consumer spend.
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NewsTesco’s Lewis upbeat on profits as Christmas sales rise
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has hinted that its full-year profits could come in ahead of expectations following a jump in third-quarter sales.
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NewsFat Face price promise pays off as full price sales soar
A full year sales jump delivered a dose of Christmas cheer at Fat Face as customers embraced its festive price promise.
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NewsJohn Lewis hails strong Christmas but warns of pressure
John Lewis Partnership sales advanced 5% during its peak Christmas period, but the retailer warned of “trading pressures on profit”.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes flat in golden quarter
Dunelm reported flat like-for-likes in its second quarter, and claimed the homewares market continues to show signs of decline.
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NewsPrimark festive sales soar but margins set to decline
Primark sales jumped 11% over the golden quarter but the retailer warned that its profit margin is set to decline over the year ahead.
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NewsJD Sports raises full-year profits outlook
JD Sports expects its full-year earnings to beat market expectations by up to 15% after continued strong trading in its second half.
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NewsAsos hails 'record' Christmas sales and raises forecast
Asos has revealed it had a “record” Christmas and expects full-year sales to rise by around 30%.
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NewsDebenhams like-for-likes rise 5% over Christmas
Debenhams group like-for-likes rose 5% over Christmas as the department store’s online sales jumped 17%.
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NewsAO.com sales jump in third quarter amid uncertainty
AO.com’s sales advanced in its third quarter, but the electricals etailer said it remains cautious “given the uncertain UK economic outlook”.
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NewsM&S celebrates Christmas like-for-like advance
Marks & Spencer delivered a like-for-like sales improvement at its core fashion division over Christmas.
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NewsTesco Christmas UK like-for-likes up 0.7%
Tesco has reported a 0.7% rise in Christmas UK like-for-likes after a strong performance in fresh food.
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NewsSupergroup half-year profits and Christmas sales climb
Supergroup has reported soaring sales and profits at the half-year mark following investments across its distribution network and store estate.
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NewsMothercare UK sales edge up in golden quarter
Mothercare has reported a return to growth in its third quarter as UK shoppers and online purchases drive sales despite a ‘mixed’ international performance.
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NewsAs it happened: Super Thursday trading updates
In a busy day for Christmas trading updates, be the first to know all the latest news and analysis with our live blog.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Aldi, UK exports and more
Retail news round-up: Aldi plans six stores across Scotland, and Irish food exports to UK decrease
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury's beats Christmas expectations
Hot on the heels of Morrisons’ stellar update yesterday, Sainsbury’s revealed Christmas also brought good tidings for its business.
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NewsChristmas 'reinforced case' for Sainsbury's Argos buy
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe insists the grocer’s Christmas performance has “reinforced the case” it made to acquire Argos.