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NewsAmazon sales outside North America slow as Christmas forecast disappoints
Amazon’s sales outside North America, which include the UK, grew at barely a third of last year’s pace in the third quarter, and its forecast for the Christmas quarter fell slightly short of analysts’ expectations.
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NewsAccent Group hits back at Frasers ‘final offer’
Accent Group, the Australian retail chain, has hit back at the best and final declaration by Frasers Group yesterday, reaffirming its call to shareholders to reject the takeover offer.
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NewsFrasers Group’s stake in Hugo Boss crosses 50%
Hugo Boss will become a subsidiary of Frasers Group after the group raised its stake by more than 50%.
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NewsMe+Em continues store expansion as international sales rocket
Me+Em is ramping up its new store openings across Europe as its international expansion is driving strong revenue growth.
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NewsLandsec increases ownership stake in Bluewater
Institutional landlord Landsec has announced it has completed the acquisition of an additional 10% stake in the Bluewater shopping centre.
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NewsShein reports tumbling profits in first results since IPO
Shein has posted its first results following its listing in Hong Kong on September 1, reporting tumbling profits and flat revenue.
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NewsMcDonald returns as Debenhams chair, Morris steps down
Iain McDonald is returning to Debenhams Group as non-executive chair, seven months after stepping down from the board. He replaces Tim Morris, who exits the board entirely.
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AnalysisWHSmith share price crash highlights scale of turnaround job facing Leo Quinn
WHSmith share price plummeted to a 17-year low this morning (September 16) as rising costs and travel disruption hit profits.
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NewsWickes sales and profits rise as trade business achieves record sign ups
Wickes boss David Wood hailed “another period of strong volume-led performance”, as Wickes sales and profits for the half rose driven by record signs up for the retailer’s trade business.
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NewsDusk halts £300m IPO plans
Dusk has put its plans to float on the London Stock Exchange on hold, according to reports.
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NewsVery Group owner scraps sale process after bidders fail to meet asking price
The auction of The Very Group is close to being scrapped after potential bidders for the brand refused to meet the owner’s £2bn asking price.
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NewsHugo Boss ends share buyback as Frasers targets majority control
Hugo Boss has terminated its €200m share buyback programme after Frasers Group reaffirmed its ambition to increase its holding in the company beyond 50%.
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NewsShein shoots for $27bn valuation in upcoming IPO
Shein is aiming for a stock market valuation of almost £20bn when it makes its debut in Hong Kong next month.
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NewsLoaf founder bought out by River Island’s Lewis family investment fund
Loaf founder Charlie Marshall, who began the business in 2008, has sold his share of the business to the Lewis family’s Blue Coast Capital.
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NewsFrasers raises stake in Hugo Boss to 47%
Frasers Group has increased its stake in Hugo Boss to more than 47%, falling short of taking control of the German fashion brand.
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NewsShein looks for valuation over $30bn for IPO
Ecommerce giant Shein is reportedly seeking a valuation between $30bn and $40bn for an upcoming Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO).
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NewsJD Sports launches second tranche of £200m share buyback
JD Sports has begun the second phase of a £200m share buyback programme.
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NewsFrasers’ Hugo Boss takeover bid turns ‘unconditional’
Frasers Group has revealed that its takeover offer for Hugo Boss has become unconditional after receiving clearance from the European Commission.
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NewsFrasers Group launches share buyback as it appoints new joint broker
Frasers Group has this morning launched a share buyback programme with new joint broker Panmure Liberum.
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NewsDebenhams boss hails ‘continued positive trading’ ahead of AGM
Debenhams Group boss Dan Finley has said he is “pleased with continued positive trading” through June and July, ahead of the retailer’s AGM today.