All Shares, investment & IPOs articles – Page 11
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Opinion
'Retailers should prepare now for a year of two halves'
Short-term agility remains essential, particularly as retail weathers the current storm. But this lockdown period is also the perfect time to prepare long-term strategies for growth, in order to benefit during the second half of the year.
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AnalysisIPO rush – which retailers will whet investor appetite?
After a tumultuous year for the industry, some retailers are setting their sights on new horizons with plans to float on the stock market.
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NewsMoonpig eyes float after strong lockdown trading
Moonpig’s mooted £1bn float on the London Stock Exchange is set for liftoff after the pureplay announced its intention to publish a registration document today.
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NewsDr Martens laces up for stock market debut
Dr Martens owner Permira is planning an IPO for the iconic footwear retailer this year.
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NewsStudio Retail prepares for sale as profits boom
Online value retailer Studio has announced plans to explore its sale options as profits and sales soared during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsThe Hut Group raises sales forecast for second time since float
The Hut Group has bumped up its sales forecast for the second time since it floated in September, citing strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
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NewsDeliveroo appoints Claudia Arney as chair ahead of London float
Deliveroo has named Claudia Arney as its first independent chair in preparation for its 2021 stock market flotation.
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AnalysisReality stars and social media – how In The Style reached a £100m valuation
Online fashion retailer In The Style is understood to be considering a stock market flotation valuing it at £100m just six years after founder Adam Frisby launched it from his Manchester bedroom.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Vaccine joy sparks share price snakes and ladders
Welcome news of a coronavirus vaccine has sparked a stock market shift as investors rushed to buy and sell shares. Big-name retail and other consumer stocks shunned during the pandemic were back in fashion, while lockdown stars took a hit.
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NewsAlibaba set to invest in Farfetch
Chinese goliath Alibaba is in talks to invest $300m (£231m) in luxury fashion platform Farfetch.
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NewsBoohoo directors snap up shares on the cheap as value plummets
Senior directors of Boohoo have been buying up shares in the fast-fashion retail group less than a day after the news that PwC had stood down as its auditor sent prices tumbling.
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NewsDeliveroo drafts in Goldman Sachs as it eyes London float
Delivery app Deliveroo has drafted in investment bank Goldman Sachs to help guide it to a float on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsAldi to plough record £1.3bn investment into UK as profits surge
Aldi has pledged to invest £1.3bn into upgraded stores and distribution centres over the next two years after it saw record sales figures last year.
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NewsCzech billionaire ups stake in Sainsbury’s
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has taken a major stake in Sainsbury’s, making him the fouth largest shareholder.
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NewsThe Hut Group begins trading on London Stock Exchange after successful float
The Hut Group has begun trading on the London Stock Exchange this morning after its successful float raised £1.88bn, in turn pushing its market capitalisation to £5.4bn.
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NewsIceland founder wins discount for completing buyback early
Iceland founder Malcolm Walker has negotiated a reduction in the amount he is paying to return the grocer to full family ownership, with the former majority stakeholder agreeing a discount in exchange for early payment.
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Retail VoiceHow to tackle the global tax challenge
Often overlooked, but utterly integral, tax compliance is more important than ever before as businesses become increasingly global, says Avalara’s Jake Estes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will The Hut Group’s IPO float or sink?
The Hut Group has finally revealed its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange after many years of speculation. Retail Week analyses whether it will hit its punchy £4.5bn valuation and why it has chosen to attempt it now.
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NewsSuperdry stake snapped up by activist investor
Hedge fund Gatemore Capital has acquired a stake in Superdry and cited confidence in chief executive Julian Dunkerton’s vision for the future of the business.
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NewsBoohoo shares bounce back after co-founders plough £15m into brand
The co-founders of fast-fashion giant Boohoo have bought another £15m worth of shares in a bid to stop the share price from falling any further.