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UK retailer Next expects to join 1 billion pound profit club

Global Banking & Finance

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Next said on Wednesday it expected to report annual profit in excess of 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) for the first time in its history in its current financial year, underscoring the success of the British clothing retailer. The group, led by CEO Simon Wolfson, raised its outlook for the […]

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UK retailer Halfords posts lower annual profit

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UK retailer Halfords posts lower annual profit (Reuters) -British bicycle and car products retailer Halfords Group reported a fall in annual profit on Thursday as footfall across its stores declined due to challenging market conditions and wet weather.

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Retaining Payment Choice to Maximise Retail Profitability

Global Banking & Finance

Retaining Payment Choice to Maximise Retail Profitability Inclusivity has become a core component of Corporate Social Responsibility strategies in recent years, yet with growing numbers of retailers opting for ‘card-only’ payment models, a significant swathe of the population is becoming disenfranchised.

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Homeware retailer Dunelm sees annual profit slightly ahead of market view

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Homeware retailer Dunelm sees annual profit slightly ahead of market view (Reuters) – British homewares retailer Dunelm Group forecast its annual profit to be slightly higher than market consensus on Thursday, helped by an increase in volumes as customers spent on new furnishings to spruce up their homes.

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Home improvement retailer Kingfisher warns on profit outlook

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Home improvement retailer Kingfisher warns on profit outlook LONDON (Reuters) -European home improvement retailer Kingfisher warned on Monday that current-year profit would fall short of analysts’ expectations after it reported a 25% drop for 2023-24.

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StanChart to double down on wealth business, trim retail as it lifts outlook

Global Banking & Finance

By Selena Li and Lawrence White HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) – Standard Chartered upgraded key performance targets as its quarterly profit topped market estimates, and said it will double down on its wealth business while slashing back retail banking in a bid to further boost returns. billion, […]

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Zalando sales and profit margin rise on stronger demand

Global Banking & Finance

By Linda Pasquini and Helen Reid (Reuters) -Zalando on Tuesday reported a higher profit margin for the third quarter thanks to strong consumer demand and cooler September weather, as it focused on upmarket brands to fend off competition in the mass market.