M&S blames new website for quarterly sales fall Marks & Spencer today reported a small rise in sales of its flagship womenswear, saying it was a sign years of investment were starting to pay off. Business • 08 Jul 14
M&S blames new website for quarterly sales fall Marks & Spencer today reported a small rise in sales of its flagship womenswear, saying it was a sign years of investment were starting to pay off. Business • 08 Jul 14
2.4bn devices to be sold this year - Gartner Global sales of electronic devices including PCs, tablets and mobile phones hit 2.4 billion units this year, with the mobile segment leading the way, a survey has shown. Business • 07 Jul 14
2.4bn devices to be sold this year - Gartner Global sales of electronic devices including PCs, tablets and mobile phones hit 2.4 billion units this year, with the mobile segment leading the way, a survey has shown. Business • 07 Jul 14
65% of SMEs expect exports to rise this year Nearly two thirds of SMEs expect their export turnover to increase this year, according to the latest AIB Export Outlook survey. Business • 24 Jun 14
65% of SMEs expect exports to rise this year Nearly two thirds of SMEs expect their export turnover to increase this year, according to the latest AIB Export Outlook survey. Business • 24 Jun 14
Debenhams' quarterly sales rise slightly Debenhams said underlying sales rose slightly in its latest trading period, as it shifted its strategy to have fewer days on promotion. Business • 20 Jun 14
Debenhams' quarterly sales rise slightly Debenhams said underlying sales rose slightly in its latest trading period, as it shifted its strategy to have fewer days on promotion. Business • 20 Jun 14
Inditex posts sharpest Q1 profit fall since 2009 Net profit at the world's largest clothing retailer Inditex dropped 7.3% in the first quarter, its sharpest drop in five years. Business • 11 Jun 14
Inditex posts sharpest Q1 profit fall since 2009 Net profit at the world's largest clothing retailer Inditex dropped 7.3% in the first quarter, its sharpest drop in five years. Business • 11 Jun 14
Tesco reports another drop in quarterly sales Retailer Tesco has posted the worst quarterly drop in underlying sales in its key home market since chief executive Phil Clarke took the helm in 2011. Business • 04 Jun 14
Tesco reports another drop in quarterly sales Retailer Tesco has posted the worst quarterly drop in underlying sales in its key home market since chief executive Phil Clarke took the helm in 2011. Business • 04 Jun 14
Next ups profit guidance after strong quarter Next today raised its guidance for annual sales and profit after posting strong trading in its first quarter that reflected better weather in the run up to the late Easter holiday. Business • 30 Apr 14
Next ups profit guidance after strong quarter Next today raised its guidance for annual sales and profit after posting strong trading in its first quarter that reflected better weather in the run up to the late Easter holiday. Business • 30 Apr 14
Japanese retail sales surged ahead of tax increase Japanese retail sales rose in March at their fastest pace in 17 years as consumers went on a shopping spree before a national sales tax hike took effect on 1 April, setting the stage for a decline in consumer spending the following month. Business • 28 Apr 14
Japanese retail sales surged ahead of tax increase Japanese retail sales rose in March at their fastest pace in 17 years as consumers went on a shopping spree before a national sales tax hike took effect on 1 April, setting the stage for a decline in consumer spending the following month. Business • 28 Apr 14
Philips warns of challenging year Philips today reported a bigger than expected decline in quarterly operating profit. Business • 22 Apr 14
Philips warns of challenging year Philips today reported a bigger than expected decline in quarterly operating profit. Business • 22 Apr 14
Diageo reports small sales increase over 9 months Drinks group Diageo has reported a small increase in sales over the past nine months thanks to strong performance in North and South America. Business • 17 Apr 14
Diageo reports small sales increase over 9 months Drinks group Diageo has reported a small increase in sales over the past nine months thanks to strong performance in North and South America. Business • 17 Apr 14
SABMiller posts modest rise in full-year sales SABMiller, the world's second-largest brewer by sales, posted a modest rise in full-year lager sales volumes following troubles in a number of African markets that have been fuelling growth for the past few years. Business • 15 Apr 14
SABMiller posts modest rise in full-year sales SABMiller, the world's second-largest brewer by sales, posted a modest rise in full-year lager sales volumes following troubles in a number of African markets that have been fuelling growth for the past few years. Business • 15 Apr 14
US retail sales see strongest gain in 18 months US retail sales recorded their largest gain in one and a half years in March, in the latest sign the country’s economy was emerging from its weather-induced slumber. Business • 14 Apr 14
US retail sales see strongest gain in 18 months US retail sales recorded their largest gain in one and a half years in March, in the latest sign the country’s economy was emerging from its weather-induced slumber. Business • 14 Apr 14
Mothercare on track after improvement in Q4 Mothercare said it would meet current annual profit forecasts after trading improved in its troublesome home market and overseas in its fourth quarter. Business • 10 Apr 14
Mothercare on track after improvement in Q4 Mothercare said it would meet current annual profit forecasts after trading improved in its troublesome home market and overseas in its fourth quarter. Business • 10 Apr 14
M&S report better than expected Q1 sales Marks & Spencer delivered better than expected sales figures today amid signs of a revival for its struggling womenswear business. Business • 10 Apr 14
M&S report better than expected Q1 sales Marks & Spencer delivered better than expected sales figures today amid signs of a revival for its struggling womenswear business. Business • 10 Apr 14
Domino's Pizza delivers higher Irish and UK sales Domino's Pizza said it was close to naming its new boss as it posted a 10.8% rise in first quarter UK underlying sales and a 3.4% in Irish sales. Business • 02 Apr 14
Domino's Pizza delivers higher Irish and UK sales Domino's Pizza said it was close to naming its new boss as it posted a 10.8% rise in first quarter UK underlying sales and a 3.4% in Irish sales. Business • 02 Apr 14
More activity noted in hotel market Irish hotels are coming on the market in greater numbers, with double the amount of deals over the first quarter of the year than we saw in the opening three months of 2013. Business • 31 Mar 14
More activity noted in hotel market Irish hotels are coming on the market in greater numbers, with double the amount of deals over the first quarter of the year than we saw in the opening three months of 2013. Business • 31 Mar 14
Consumer prices see first annual fall since 2010 New CSO figures show that consumer prices fell last month on an annual basis - the first such fall since July 2010. Business • 13 Mar 14
Consumer prices see first annual fall since 2010 New CSO figures show that consumer prices fell last month on an annual basis - the first such fall since July 2010. Business • 13 Mar 14
Growth in tablet market to slow this year - IDC Growth in the global market for tablet devices is likely to slow significantly this year, according to the International Data Corporation. Business • 06 Mar 14
Growth in tablet market to slow this year - IDC Growth in the global market for tablet devices is likely to slow significantly this year, according to the International Data Corporation. Business • 06 Mar 14
John Lewis pays staff 15% bonus as profits rise British retailer, the John Lewis Partnership, today posted a 9.6% rise in underlying year profit, though it cut its staff bonus payout to 15% of salary. Business • 06 Mar 14
John Lewis pays staff 15% bonus as profits rise British retailer, the John Lewis Partnership, today posted a 9.6% rise in underlying year profit, though it cut its staff bonus payout to 15% of salary. Business • 06 Mar 14
PC shipments fell 9.8% in 2013 - survey Global shipments of personal computers fell 9.8% last year, according to International Data Corporation’s latest tracker, as consumers increasingly turned to smartphones and tablet devices. Business • 04 Mar 14
PC shipments fell 9.8% in 2013 - survey Global shipments of personal computers fell 9.8% last year, according to International Data Corporation’s latest tracker, as consumers increasingly turned to smartphones and tablet devices. Business • 04 Mar 14
Sports Direct on track after solid Christmas Sports Direct posted a 14.6% rise in profit in its Christmas quarter and said it was confident of hitting its full-year target. Business • 19 Feb 14
Sports Direct on track after solid Christmas Sports Direct posted a 14.6% rise in profit in its Christmas quarter and said it was confident of hitting its full-year target. Business • 19 Feb 14
Google's British sales hit $5.6bn in 2013 Google has said its British sales hit $5.64 billion in 2013, a rise of 16% on the previous year - its lowest growth rate in three years. Business • 13 Feb 14
Google's British sales hit $5.6bn in 2013 Google has said its British sales hit $5.64 billion in 2013, a rise of 16% on the previous year - its lowest growth rate in three years. Business • 13 Feb 14
Amazon shares slump despite higher profits Online retail giant Amazon saw its share price tumble after releasing its fourth quarter results, despite posting profits of $239m. Business • 31 Jan 14
Amazon shares slump despite higher profits Online retail giant Amazon saw its share price tumble after releasing its fourth quarter results, despite posting profits of $239m. Business • 31 Jan 14
Ikea says annual profit growth slows Swedish furniture giant Ikea today reported slower profit growth for the 2012-2013 fiscal year compared to previous estimates. Business • 28 Jan 14
Ikea says annual profit growth slows Swedish furniture giant Ikea today reported slower profit growth for the 2012-2013 fiscal year compared to previous estimates. Business • 28 Jan 14
Unilever boosted by sales in emerging markets Unilever today reported a decline in full-year turnover, as sales were hit by a slowdown in some emerging markets. Business • 21 Jan 14
Unilever boosted by sales in emerging markets Unilever today reported a decline in full-year turnover, as sales were hit by a slowdown in some emerging markets. Business • 21 Jan 14
