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Fashion-chain owner Associated British Foods says profits to beat expectations as lower costs offset earlier sales decline
Fast-fashion chain bounces back with revenues above pre-pandemic levels while US rival retreats with closure of all UK stores
The UK group’s derided conglomerate model has displayed its risk-limiting value
Discount fashion retailer to continue with new store openings and repay furlough cash
Discount fashion chain to lose £1.1bn of sales in first half due to coronavirus-related store closures
Performances highlight gulf in UK retail as lockdowns hit store-based groups
Fashion chain reports strong trading in European stores since restrictions were lifted
Associated British Foods doesn’t pay a dividend; Telit still can’t escape Oozi Cats
Plea comes alongside news that clothing retailer’s owner plans to scrap dividend
Shares in consumer-facing groups plunge and Primark expects sales blow as fresh curbs loom
Unglamorous outlets trump flagship shops; ISS tries to bring airline bosses’ bonuses to ground
Discount fashion chain now has higher share of UK sales than before pandemic
Returning to normality in everyday life and business is a stop-start process
FCA told companies to take extra steps to protect crucial information
Fashion group warns measures will make it impossible for busier shops to achieve usual sales figures
Company to refund fraction of policy premiums to reflect reduction in driving
Fashion retailer grappling with zero revenue during lockdown expects lower sales once stores reopen
Retailer says it will pay garment workers for cancelled orders
Companies analysis from our sister publication
Chains decline to give outlooks for the year as lockdowns and store closures spread
UK market suffers small decline but total revenues climb on new store openings
The conglomerate’s family owners provide a stability that investors should welcome
Conglomerate had previously warned that stronger dollar would hit margins
Orion unlikely to repeat its success with distressed retail assets in Spain
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