Financial Results

Feeling the squeeze: how to fight falling profits and rising costs

The boom in e-commerce over the last few years has altered the way we shop beyond recognition and the fast…

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Retail sales growth slows for third consecutive month

UK retail sales growth slowed for the third month in a row, according to CBI’s Quarterly Distributive Trades Survey. A…

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Shopping apps account for half of online sales in Europe

Dedicated shopping apps are driving widespread mobile success for European retailers, according to Criteo’s Q4 Global Commerce Report. The study…

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Homebase and Bunnings owner sees profits plummet in 2017

Wesfarmer, which owns DIY stores Homebase and Bunnings, has revealed profits for the second half of 2017 were down by…

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Walmart shares plummet 10% as online sales disappoint

Walmart shares have plummeted by 10%, their biggest fall in more than 30 years, due to disappointing online sales. The…

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Online retail sales see 13.9% year on year growth

UK online retail sales were up 13.9% year-on-year (YoY) in January, according to the latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini…

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UK retail sales at lowest for almost a year

UK retail sales increased by 0.1% in January, their lowest growth rate since April 2017, according to the Office of…

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Laura Ashley shares tumble after profit warning

Shares in retailer Laura Ashley have fallen by as much as 18% after a profit warning was issued for the…

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New Look MD steps down following profit loss

The managing director of fashion retailer New Look has departed the company after five years in the position. This follows…

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Five ways paid search can help retailers maximise sales events

Accounting for an estimated £8bn sales in 2017, Black Friday is a firm fixture on the retail calendar, even stealing…

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