All Financial Results articles – Page 234
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NewsWhole Foods’ UK losses increase despite near 30% growth
The UK arm of Whole Foods Market has seen a further increase in annual losses, despite recording a huge growth in sales.
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S sales are no reason to panic, yet
At first glance, Marks & Spencer’s food sales look to be buoyant, but dig a little deeper in today’s trading statement and the performance is not so stellar.
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NewsM&S food strong but online sales tumble
Marks & Spencer has reported strong growth in quarterly food sales, helping to offset a sharp fall in online sales.
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NewsPoundland sees further sales boost after strong annual growth
Poundland has reported an 18% first quarter growth in sales this morning after posting double-digit full-year sales and profit growth
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NewsWarburtons operating profits soar by 52%
Expansion into new product categories has helped Warburtons deliver a sharp increase in sales and profits.
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Comment & OpinionInternational partnerships could hold the key for Ocado
Ocado shares fall on a slowdown in sales growth, but new CFC could be a game-changer
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NewsGreggs on course for first half profit jump
Greggs expects to post a 40% rise in first half operating profit after sales rose by 3.1%
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Comment & OpinionMcBride suffers from furious promoting on household goods
Is it a price war or just a skirmish? In personal care and household there is little doubt about the answer to that question.
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Comment & OpinionLight grilling for Tesco’s board as they stick to their guns
It turned out the roasting of the Tesco board at today’s AGM was more of a light grilling
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarkets jostling to avoid a ‘race to the bottom’
The supermarket price wars are a “race to the bottom” that “could deter future investors”, according to a newly released white paper on retail trends.
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NewsPremier Foods reports falling sales of power brands
Preimer Foods has announced a fall in sales on some of its key lines…
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NewsIceland pledges to open 40 stores as it reports flat like-for-likes
Iceland intends to open 40 new stores and create 1,250 jobs as it continues its investment strategy…
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NewsRestructuring costs hit Boparan despite sales increase
Boparan Holdings, parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group, has reported a third quarter loss of £28.6m…
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NewsMajestic Wine sees growth in B2B sales and fine wines
Specialist wine retailer Majestic reported “marginal” decline in sales in store during 2013, while its online growth also slowed.
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NewsHenderson Group profits climb as stores and fresh food excel
Henderson Group has reported a 3.6% increase in turnover and “record profits” up 17.5% for the year ending 31 December 2013.
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's figures are no cause for panic, but tougher tests await
With the World Cup starting tomorrow, it seemed rather appropriate that one industry insider this week spoke of the “hospital pass” Dalton Philips received at Morrisons from his predecessor
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NewsSainsbury’s sales fall 1.1% in first quarter
Sainsbury’s has reported a 1.1% drop in first-quarter like-for-like sales – its second consecutive quarter of falling sales.
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocers face stark choices amid falling food sales
The UK economy may be kicking back into gear, but it seems no one told food retailers.
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Analysis & FeaturesInvestors draw new lines on executive pay
It may not quite have reached the level of vitriol attached to bankers’ bonuses, but investor anger has been steadily intensifying on the pay of those in charge of the UK’s largest retailers.
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NewsFarmfoods blames high energy costs as profits fall 42%
Frozen foods discounter Farmfoods has reported a 42.4% fall in pre-tax profits to £15.8m for the 52 weeks ending 28 December 2013.