Nine out of 10 returned items lose value for retailers, research shows
New research has highlighted the extent to which returns remain a drag on profitability for online retailers. The post Nine out of 10 returned items lose value for retailers…
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THG sales and earnings beat guidance as Myprotein fuels strong first half
THG has posted better-than-expected sales and earnings for the first half as strong growth at Myprotein helped drive a sharp improvement in profitability. The Lookfantastic and…
Struggling Albertsons gains star power with appointment of Meg Whitman
The high-profile former tech industry CEO, who is now the grocer's executive chair, has a history of transforming companies including eBay and Hewlett-Packard.
THG delivers a strong H1 performance, with revenue and profit growth ahead of guidance, says GlobalData
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Signet Jewelers delivers ‘quality’ quarter, raises full-year outlook
The retailer swung to a profit in Q2, extended its credit agreement and expounded on the relaunch of its core brand websites.
UNFI is under pressure but still turning a profit
The grocery distributor and retailer posted positive net income for the third straight quarter during its latest financial period.
Lululemon lowers outlook as operating profit falls 13%
Revenues fell 4% to $2.4bn (£1.77bn) as an 8% drop in Americas sales hit the sportswear group
Dairy margins hit record highs before milk price downturn squeezes farmers
UK dairy farmers recorded their strongest margins on record during the first half of 2025/26, before falling milk prices and rising input costs rapidly eroded profitability. New…
Inditex posts another record profit
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, Bershka, Massimo Dutti, and others, has once again posted record profits in the past half-year following a strong increase in sales, both in…
KEY PLAYER PROFILE How Henkel redefines FMCG use of retail media in the attention economy
German-based multinational FMCG – and industrial adhesives – company Henkel’s work this year on its Bloo toilet cleaner range provides one of the clearest real-world examples of…
Dunelm launches three-year cost strategy as FY profits flatline
The business is targeting a return to mid-to-high single-digit sales growth
Hornbach surprises with sustained strong growth
At Hornbach, both revenue and profit rose sharply in the past quarter. The home improvement group is growing significantly faster than the DIY market, but despite this strong…