Matthew Mceachran

Aga Shares Streak Upward as Fired Earth Tiles Sell: London Mover

Aga Rangemaster Plc, the inventor of the range cooker in the early 1800s, rose for a seventh day in the longest streak in six years, as investors bet that trading will improve at the Fired Earth tile unit and in the U.S.

Marks & Spencer Sees Tougher Times Ahead After Third-Quarter Sales Advance

Marks & Spencer Group Plc , the U.K.’s largest clothing retailer, said mounting pressure on consumer finances will make business more difficult this year after reporting sales growth in the holiday period.

M&S Clothing Chief Bostock to Step Down After Sales Slump

Marks & Spencer Group Plc, the U.K.’s largest clothing retailer, said general-merchandise chief Kate Bostock will step down as part of a management shake-up following the biggest decline in non-food revenue since 2008.

Dixons Shares Jump as Electronics Retailer’s Loss Is Smaller Than Feared

Dixons Retail Plc, the U.K.’s largest electronics retailer, rose the most five months in London trading after reporting a smaller first-half loss than analysts had estimated and an improving sales trajectory.

Marks & Spencer Sales and Profitability Surprise as Bolland Makes His Mark

Marks & Spencer Group Plc , the U.K.’s largest clothing retailer, reported sales that beat estimates and forecast improved profitability as Chief Executive Officer Marc Bolland starts to put his stamp on the business.

Next Sees Tough Year Ahead After Holiday Sales Disappoint

Next Plc, the U.K.’s second-largest clothing retailer, reported “disappointing” holiday sales and forecast slack profit growth next year as the euro-debt crisis and a credit squeeze restrict consumer spending.

Kesa Electricals Sales Growth Slows as Comet Chain Slumps

Kesa Electricals Plc , Europe’s third- largest electronics retailer, said a revenue decline accelerated at the Comet chain in the U.K. as shoppers cut back on spending.

Next Sales Decline Worsens as Spending Cuts Undermine Consumer Confidence

Next Plc , the U.K.’s second-biggest clothing retailer, forecast a “tougher” end to the year after a sales decline worsened in the third quarter.

JD Sports Fashion Sales Decline as Customers Cut Spending

JD Sports Fashion Plc , the U.K.’s second-largest sportswear chain, said comparable sales declined in the new fiscal year as higher sales tax and rising inflation squeezed household finances.

Marks & Spencer Says It's `Cautious' on Outlook After Sales Top Estimates

Marks & Spencer Group Plc , the U.K.’s largest clothing retailer, said it’s “cautious” about the outlook for consumer spending after reporting slowing first- quarter sales growth.

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