A mixed bag for UK retailers
M&S stumbles as festive fallout takes hold
There was little Christmas cheer at M&S yesterday (9 January) after the retailer posted its worst quarterly results in more…
UK: John David lifts FY guidance on strong Christmas trading
Sports and leisurewear retailer John David Group (JD) has raised its full-year guidance after the company enjoyed a better than…
UK: Jacques Vert delivers “creditable” H1
Women’s wear retailer Jacques Vert posted level like-for-like sales in the six months to 27 October – hailed as a…
UK: Sainsbury’s upbeat as Q3 sales rise 5.9%
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has posted a 5.9% rise in third quarter sales, thanks in part to a good Christmas period. The…
UK: M&S Q3 revenues slip 2.2% amid poor clothing sales
Shares in Marks & Spencer fell by 20% today (9 January) after the UK retailer posted its worst quarterly results…
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UK: Adili sales rocket 388% in pre-Christmas period
Online ethical fashion retailer Adili, which launched in September 2006, said that sales in the four weeks prior to the…
UK: Retail gloom after high street growth weakens
Clothing and footwear sales in the UK fell for the third consecutive month in December, as the overall retail sector…
UK: House of Fraser reports strong Christmas trading
UK retail chain House of Fraser indicated in a trading statement that gross profit during the five-week Christmas period is ahead…
UK: John Lewis reports clearance sales growth
Retailer John Lewis made record sales on the first day of its clearance sale during the Christmas holiday, with cashmere…
UK: Next cautious despite brighter forecast for 2008
Clothing retailer Next remains “extremely cautious” about prospects for 2008, despite predictions of full year profits ahead of market expectations.…