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…

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.…