European car sales down 10.3% in March European car sales were 10.3% lower in March, as an unrelenting market contraction spreads to the region's more prosperous north, unnerving automakers. Business • 17 Apr 13
European car sales down 10.3% in March European car sales were 10.3% lower in March, as an unrelenting market contraction spreads to the region's more prosperous north, unnerving automakers. Business • 17 Apr 13
M&S's total sales up 3.1% in first quarter Sales at UK retailer Marks and Spencer rose slightly in the first three months of 2013, Business • 11 Apr 13
M&S's total sales up 3.1% in first quarter Sales at UK retailer Marks and Spencer rose slightly in the first three months of 2013, Business • 11 Apr 13
Sainsbury's quarterly results beat expectations J Sainsbury beat forecasts for underlying sales in its fourth quarter, helped by growth online and in convenience stores. Business • 19 Mar 13
Sainsbury's quarterly results beat expectations J Sainsbury beat forecasts for underlying sales in its fourth quarter, helped by growth online and in convenience stores. Business • 19 Mar 13
New car sales down 8% in February New car sales were down 8% in February according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, putting sales for the year so far down 15% in total. Business • 01 Mar 13
New car sales down 8% in February New car sales were down 8% in February according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, putting sales for the year so far down 15% in total. Business • 01 Mar 13
Macy's profit beats Wall Street expectations Macy's reported a fourth quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations as its strategy of tailoring merchandise to local markets paid off during the key Christmas season. Business • 26 Feb 13
Macy's profit beats Wall Street expectations Macy's reported a fourth quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations as its strategy of tailoring merchandise to local markets paid off during the key Christmas season. Business • 26 Feb 13
British retail sales record fall in January British retail sales fell by 0.6% in January, ending a trend of year-on-year growth recorded in the sector since August 2011. Business • 15 Feb 13
British retail sales record fall in January British retail sales fell by 0.6% in January, ending a trend of year-on-year growth recorded in the sector since August 2011. Business • 15 Feb 13
Tesco names new UK boss as Christmas sales rise Tesco, the world's third largest retailer, named a new British leader as it showed signs of a revival in its home market with a rise in underlying Christmas sales. Business • 12 Jan 13
Tesco names new UK boss as Christmas sales rise Tesco, the world's third largest retailer, named a new British leader as it showed signs of a revival in its home market with a rise in underlying Christmas sales. Business • 12 Jan 13
70% of urban retailers open for sales Retail outlets across the country opened their doors today for the post-Christmas Day sales. News • 26 Dec 12
70% of urban retailers open for sales Retail outlets across the country opened their doors today for the post-Christmas Day sales. News • 26 Dec 12
Retailers report 2.5% sales increase over weekend Retailers have reported an increase in sales over the weekend by up to 2.5%. News • 24 Dec 12
Retailers report 2.5% sales increase over weekend Retailers have reported an increase in sales over the weekend by up to 2.5%. News • 24 Dec 12
Zara owner sees 9-month profit up 27% Spanish clothes retailer Inditex has posted a 27% increase in net profit for the first nine months of 2012 as it continued expanding in Asian and North America. Business • 12 Dec 12
Zara owner sees 9-month profit up 27% Spanish clothes retailer Inditex has posted a 27% increase in net profit for the first nine months of 2012 as it continued expanding in Asian and North America. Business • 12 Dec 12
PepsiCo's profit dips amid turnaround push PepsiCo's net income dipped 5% in the third quarter, as the food and beverage maker continued to pour more money into bolstering its flagship brands. Business • 17 Oct 12
PepsiCo's profit dips amid turnaround push PepsiCo's net income dipped 5% in the third quarter, as the food and beverage maker continued to pour more money into bolstering its flagship brands. Business • 17 Oct 12
US and emerging market lift Diageo sales Diageo, the world's biggest spirits group, has today posted a 5% rise in underlying quarterly sales. Business • 17 Oct 12
US and emerging market lift Diageo sales Diageo, the world's biggest spirits group, has today posted a 5% rise in underlying quarterly sales. Business • 17 Oct 12
Coca-Cola's profit up as sales grow worldwide The Coca-Cola company has said its net income rose 4% in the third quarter. Business • 16 Oct 12
Coca-Cola's profit up as sales grow worldwide The Coca-Cola company has said its net income rose 4% in the third quarter. Business • 16 Oct 12
Carpetright sales edge higher despite Europe drag Carpetright, Britain's biggest floor covering retailer, today posted a small rise in underlying second quarter sales at its core UK business. Business • 16 Oct 12
Carpetright sales edge higher despite Europe drag Carpetright, Britain's biggest floor covering retailer, today posted a small rise in underlying second quarter sales at its core UK business. Business • 16 Oct 12
Tesco reports improving UK sales Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, today posted a small rise in quarterly underlying sales in its home market after 18 months of decline. Business • 03 Oct 12
Tesco reports improving UK sales Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, today posted a small rise in quarterly underlying sales in its home market after 18 months of decline. Business • 03 Oct 12
Apple says iPhone 5 sales top 5 million Apple sold out of its latest smartphone, with more than 5 million iPhone 5 sold in the three days since it hit stores, the company said today. Business • 24 Sep 12
Apple says iPhone 5 sales top 5 million Apple sold out of its latest smartphone, with more than 5 million iPhone 5 sold in the three days since it hit stores, the company said today. Business • 24 Sep 12
Debenhams to meet year profit forecasts UK department store chain Debenhams said it would meet forecasts for year profit after posting a rise in underlying sales in its final quarter. Business • 18 Sep 12
Debenhams to meet year profit forecasts UK department store chain Debenhams said it would meet forecasts for year profit after posting a rise in underlying sales in its final quarter. Business • 18 Sep 12
iPhone 5 orders topped 2 million in 24 hours Orders for the iPhone 5 topped 2 million in the first 24 hours after Apple started taking them last Friday. Business • 18 Sep 12
iPhone 5 orders topped 2 million in 24 hours Orders for the iPhone 5 topped 2 million in the first 24 hours after Apple started taking them last Friday. Business • 18 Sep 12
Premier Foods profit boosted by key brand sales Britain's Premier Foods said first-half profit rose 3% on strong sales of its key brands. Business • 07 Aug 12
Premier Foods profit boosted by key brand sales Britain's Premier Foods said first-half profit rose 3% on strong sales of its key brands. Business • 07 Aug 12
Next defies retail gloom with sales rise Next, Britain's second-biggest clothing retailer, has beaten its target for first-half sales growth. Business • 01 Aug 12
Next defies retail gloom with sales rise Next, Britain's second-biggest clothing retailer, has beaten its target for first-half sales growth. Business • 01 Aug 12
H&M sees net profit soar, beats expectations Swedish cheap-and-chic fashion giant H&M today posted a net profit up 22.5% in the second quarter, easily beating expectations. Business • 20 Jun 12
H&M sees net profit soar, beats expectations Swedish cheap-and-chic fashion giant H&M today posted a net profit up 22.5% in the second quarter, easily beating expectations. Business • 20 Jun 12
Tesco's group quarterly sales edge 2.2% higher Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, posted a fall in UK underlying sales in its first quarter. Business • 13 Jun 12
Tesco's group quarterly sales edge 2.2% higher Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, posted a fall in UK underlying sales in its first quarter. Business • 13 Jun 12
M&S profits down for first time in three years Retailer Marks & Spencer has today slashed its sales growth forecast. Business • 22 May 12
M&S profits down for first time in three years Retailer Marks & Spencer has today slashed its sales growth forecast. Business • 22 May 12
Next sales edge higher in tough market Clothing retailer Next met forecasts for quarterly sales, with a weak performance from its stores offset by strong trading at its Directory home shopping business. Business • 02 May 12
Next sales edge higher in tough market Clothing retailer Next met forecasts for quarterly sales, with a weak performance from its stores offset by strong trading at its Directory home shopping business. Business • 02 May 12
Fiat first quarter profit soars ten-fold Italian car giant Fiat said its net profit in the first quarter soared ten-fold to €379m from €37m on a 12-month comparison. Business • 26 Apr 12
Fiat first quarter profit soars ten-fold Italian car giant Fiat said its net profit in the first quarter soared ten-fold to €379m from €37m on a 12-month comparison. Business • 26 Apr 12
