More finance – Page 49
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AnalysisAnalysis: What John Lewis profit plunge means for retail
John Lewis Partnership’s precipitous profits collapse had been flagged well in advance but, when it came, jaws still dropped.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Morrisons and Potts are packing a punch
Morrisons today delivered what analysts described as an “exceptional” first half – but the grocer’s boss David Potts is unrelenting in his demands for more.
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AnalysisCharlie Mayfield on discounting, 'no deal' and Dominic Raab
Sir Charlie Mayfield presided over presenting the worst first-half results in decades for John Lewis this morning but came out fighting.
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OpinionDividing opinion: The case for and against CVAs
If the last eight months are anything to go by, 2018 is shaping up to be the year of the CVA.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where next for Debenhams?
Department store group Debenhams has hired KPMG to advise on options as it endures harsh trading.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Homebase deserves a lifeline from creditors
The fate of DIY retailer Homebase will be decided on Friday, when creditors vote on a proposed CVA.
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OpinionOpinion: Farfetch – the future of retail?
The extent of change in retail was thrown into stark relief again this week.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser: Who is owed what?
The administration of House of Fraser earlier this month left unsecured creditors almost £500m out of pocket. Here we look at some of the businesses to suffer and how much they were owed.
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OpinionPeter Pritchard: Amazon must pay its fair share of taxes
There’s much to admire about Amazon, says Pets at Home chief executive Peter Pritchard, but it should pay like other retailers for the services it benefits from.
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AnalysisData: Post-Brexit food prices – the consumer verdict
In recent months, retailers’ concerns about Brexit and its impact on the sector have reached new heights.
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AnalysisOpinion: Now Ashley needs to convince the City too
Mike Ashley doesn’t just need to convince suppliers that his plan for House of Fraser will work – he must get investors on side too.
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OpinionOpinion: Spotting winners in the new retail market
Last November I began listing distressed retailers. I could already see then I would need a record to keep track of the growing number.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Mike Ashley's transfer window spending
Patrick Blower’s take on Mike Ashley spending big on House of Fraser, if not on new players at Newcastle United.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Sports Direct's swoop spells for HoF
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley realised his dream of owning a department store business with an audacious £90m pounce on House of Fraser. Retail Week considers the implications.
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OpinionOpinion: Will the sun shine on B&Q owner Kingfisher?
After the noises made by Wickes’ owner Travis Perkins, many would be forgiven for thinking it was time to send out a retail DIY SOS.
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OpinionOpinion: Don't blame Amazon for high street hardship
House of Fraser’s battle for survival has put the spotlight not just on its future but that of the wider high street.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Amazon's small change
Patrick Blower’s take on Amazon paying its lowest UK tax bill for five years – despite almost doubling its profits.
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OpinionOpinion: What the interest rate rise means for retailers
As was widely expected, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee finally decided to raise the interest rate by 0.25 basis points to 0.75% – the highest it’s been since 2009.
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OpinionOpinion: Now is the time for a business rates freeze
The BRC has long made the case that the current business rates system is untenable.
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AnalysisCan Sports Direct’s new stores elevate profits?
Sports Direct posted a healthy rise in underlying earnings in its preliminary results, which the retailer largely attributed to its next-generation store portfolio.