More on Me + Em – Page 2437
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NewsPawnbroker H&T lifts profit guidance
Pawnbroker H&T expects to beat City profit forecasts for the year just ended as a result of the rising price of gold and record lending to customers.
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NewsJD Sports' profits to beat expectations after strong Christmas
Fashion group JD Sports will make higher full-year profits than expected after Christmas trading beat expectations.
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NewsStore chiefs warn interest rate hike would rock retail
Keeping interest rates low is vital for the retail industry this year, says Next boss
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NewsHMV backtracks on fashion after grim trading
Embattled HMV is scaling back its fashion ambitions and has not ruled out closing more stores after a disastrous Christmas.
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NewsGrocers slash prices in battle to keep customers spending
Morrisons vows to help shoppers beat VAT rise while Asda guarantees to be cheaper than competitors
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NewsA tough start to the year for retail shares
General retail stocks began the year in deep freeze as the reporting season got under way.
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NewsWeather forces Alexon profit warning
Womenswear group Alexon issued a profit warning before Christmas after its three peak weeks were wiped out by icy weather.
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NewsTesco acquires 128 Czech Republic stores for £35m
Tesco has strengthened its central European operations with the acquisition of 128 convenience stores in the Czech Republic for CZK1.02bn koruna (£35.1m).
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NewsBlacks sale decision likely after strong Christmas
A decision on the potential sale of Blacks Leisure is likely to be made within weeks after the outdoor specialist beat the big freeze to post a strong seasonal performance.
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NewsBrokers tip share price stars as 2011 set to be a tough one
Kingfisher, Marks & Spencer, Dixons Retail and Dunelm are among brokers’ retail stock picks for 2011.
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NewsHarveys appoints former Dixons director to drive market share
Furniture chain Harveys has hired former Dixons director Stephen Campbell as its new managing director.
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NewsMcBride quits Amazon for health reasons
Amazon UK managing director Brian McBride has stepped down from the business for health reasons.
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NewsLosses fall at Jysk as turnover soars 20%
Danish furniture retailer Jysk has increased sales in a difficult market while shaving a third off its losses.
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NewsTesco promotes insider to new role of UK chief operating officer
Incoming Tesco UK chief executive Richard Brasher has drafted in a Tesco lifer to the newly created role of UK chief operating officer.
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NewsFurniture Sales benefit from VAT rise
Furniture retailers have experienced a good start to their Boxing Day Sales despite the snow putting off customers initially.
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NewsRyman sales and profits rise despite ‘tough year’
Stationery specialist Ryman generated sales and profits growth last year but cautioned 2011 will be challenging.
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AnalysisBrian McCluskey
Having sealed a lucrative private equity sale and with overseas expansion on the cards, the Office chief executive is starting the year in style.
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AnalysisConsumer confidence in 2011
Public sector job cuts, the VAT rise and possible interest rate hikes mean consumer confidence will remain jittery this year, but Easter could be retail’s reprieve
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AnalysisRose: the legacy
After almost seven years, Sir Stuart Rose has finally cut his links to Marks & Spencer. How big an impact did he have on the retailer, asks George MacDonald
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OpinionGood cost control can help bottom line
There’s no doubt 2010 was a school of hard knocks for many retailers and consumer sentiment suggests 2011 will be another tough year.