Retail Sector News
Xmas prospects brighten for UK and US online retailers
Forecasts for online retail spending over the crucial Black Friday and Xmas periods look surprisingly positive.
Imperial Brands share buyback soothes market
FW Thorpe posts profit rise despite patchy performance
JD Sports results: A marathon or a sprint for shareholders ahead?
Spain’s Inditex rediscovers its growth spurt
Will ending of ‘De Minimis’ in US hit global retail brands?
THG steadies as demerger and disposals strengthen balance sheet
Can Pets At Home find its competitive edge as pet ownership slows?
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Wagamama’s bonds prove as popular as their noodles
Wagamama’s bonds are proving to be as popular as their noodles, delivering positive returns since their launch in January.
WHSmith: Are the shares good value after accounting own goal?
We crunch the numbers on WHSmith after the dust from its accounting errors settles: are the shares now good value?
Asda bonds: how to have your cake and eat it this summer
Asda's bonds offer investors an alternative route to investing in UK supermarkets sector without the ups and downs of share markets
JD Sports lifts outlook with North America rebound and £100m buyback
JD Sports has reported an improved sales trend in North America in the second quarter, helped by stronger demand for apparel.
Associated British Foods makes its move on Hovis
Associated British Foods [LON:ABF] is set to acquire baker Hovis Group from private equity owner Endless LLC.
Are Greggs shares looking undervalued after 42% YTD slump?
We run some proprietary analytics on Greggs shares in the wake of its most recent results: are they looking undervalued now?
What is driving UK food price inflation?
The latest data from Worldpanel reported that grocery price inflation was 5.2% in July compared to a year ago.
Boots issues $2bn worth of bonds as it separates from Walgreens Boots
The Boots Group has issued $2bn in secured bonds as part of a financing deal in one of this year’s largest private equity debt transactions.
Cake Box delivers robust growth as investments, Ambala boost performance
The egg-free celebration cake franchise has delivered a year of strong growth, with revenue and underlying EBITDA ahead of expectations.
Currys: cash rich, undervalued and quietly powering ahead
Currys’ full year 2025 results paint the picture of a business that’s not just recovering, but accelerating
Morrisons issues £800m of GBP and EUR senior secured debt
British supermarket group Morrisons is issuing £800 million equivalent of 5.5-year sterling- and euro-denominated senior secured facilities.
Is Virgin Wines the red hot small cap to watch this summer?
Shares in Virgin Wines have more than doubled since February - is the company headed back to the days of glory it saw in 2021?
Warpaint London: Will Brand Architekts take the shares to a new level?
We revisit one of the star stocks in our venture list in the wake of its 2025 AGM: Can Warpaint shares rise to new heights?
Artisanal Spirits Company launches new franchise in Vietnam
The Artisanal Spirits Company is seen as one of the leading curators and providers of premium single cask Scotch malt whisky.
Share Tip: High quality FTSE 100 stock now looking cheap again
This week we picked up a high quality FTSE 100 share which has been demonstrating solid growth with little volatility.
Greggs vs Deliveroo: A tale of two retail food franchises
We compare Deliveroo and Greggs: this certainly has been a very different year for these fast food companies.
Can Adidas navigate its way through tariffs turbulence?
Will Trump tariffs lead to disappointment for Adidas shareholders, or is the boom in fashion socks going to rescue it?
ASOS vs Boohoo: Which shares look best value in this retail fashion duel?
We revisit two UK fast fashion retailers and ask if a re-branded Boohoo can rise to challenge a struggling ASOS?
What are the UK’s top five consumer stocks to watch in Q2?
We ran some analysis on all the UK-listed stocks in the consumer space, and came up with the top five to watch for Q2.
Tesco vs Sainsbury: Which supermarket shares can compete better for investors?
We crunched the numbers on both Tesco and Sainsbury in the wake of their last results: which looks the most competitive for investors?
IPO Radar: Klarna, Shein and MHA
Klarna postpones its US IPO on the back of market turbulence while Shein gets the green light from the FCA for its London listing.
Aurora UK Alpha: Getting into luxury retail at the right price
Gary Channon, CIO at Phoenix Asset Management Partners, on why he is keeping the faith with value investing.
Short of the Week: UK tax hikes will hurt JD Wetherspoon
Following its latest trading statement JD Wetherspoon looks like a potential medium term shorting opportunity in April.
ASOS vs boohoo: Is it time to get back into discount clothing?
ASOS and boohoo have both seen their shares sold down heavily: can either of these online retailers bounce back in 2025?
Domino’s vs Greggs: Which looks like the best discount food retailer to buy?
Shares in both Greggs and Domino's have been dropping recently, but has either stock reached the point of being a bargain?
Canada’s Top Five Stocks To Watch In A Trade War
Which Canadian stocks look like they can weather the trade war with the US while still providing investors with a decent return in 2025?
Unilever vs Reckitt Benckiser: How do these home products titans measure up?
We run some deep analysis on Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser and ask if investors have oversold Unilever stock?
Artisanal Spirits Company sees growing overseas demand for whisky products
Based in Edinburgh, the Artisanal Spirits Company stocks whiskies from 150 different distilleries across 20 countries.
IPO Radar: Venture Global, Shein and RC Fornax
Massive US energy listing on the horizon, Shein IPO in London creeps closer to reality and RC Fornax to list on AIM.
McBride shares up over 20% as dividends are restored
We follow up on our McBride tip last year as it expects to report first half adjusted operating profits 8% ahead of last year
B&M’s lack of e-commerce strategy may cost investors dear
UK value chain B&M saw its share price eroded over the course of 2024: can it benefit from positive trends helping its competitors?
Games Workshop’s conquest continues with record profits and licensing boom
Games Workshop reports a record half-year in terms of revenue and profit. Streaming giant Amazon to adapt IP for small and big screen.
IPO Radar: 7 Eleven, the biotech sector and Bally’s Chicago
Seven & i holdings in Japan considers IPO of US assets, biotech companies could be coming back to the market, and a Chicago casino.
Apple stock hits ATH but will 2025 see a correction?
We take a closer look at Apple's momentum indicators and peer analysis numbers following the latest results.
Currys shares pick up speed going into Christmas: is it time to buy?
We take a deeper dive on Currys shares using trend following analytics and artificial intelligence to assess their performance.
Are DS Smith shares looking overvalued?
DS Smith shares rose 80% this year but after the H1 profit slump the rally ran out of steam. What's next for this FTSE 100 stock?
IPO Radar: ServiceTitan, Shein, Greatland Gold
ServiceTitan discloses its planned IPO share price, FCA considers letting Shein list in London and Greatland Gold plans secondary ASX listing.
Pets At Home outlook negative after results
Pets at Home share price drops after results despite strong net income growth. Headwinds from CMA investigation and cost of living issues.
Can Imperial Brands maintain upward momentum after 42% rally?
Imperial Brands [LON:IMB] shares pulled back 1.75% Thursday, taking a breather after a nearly 12% rally in the last month…
Games Workshop shares soar on strong trading update
Games Workshop expects to finish the year ahead of expectations, with revenues of at least £260m for the six months to 1st December
JD Sports shares: Is share price rally sustainable for sports retailer?
JD Sports shares rallied on the back of a Deutsche Bank ratings change, but will they continue to perform in 2025?
Can WH Smith use the US market to boost its share price?
We take a closer look at the WH Smith share price and ask whether the recent drop in value is going to be sustained.
Gear4Music delivers mixed results as it re-tunes strategy
Gear4Music is making progress towards a return to growth in Q2 which demonstrates early progress in executing its new growth strategy
Cake Box offers a recipe for growth
Cake Box has increased its half year revenue by 4.3%, upped its dividend by 17% and is looking to the future with confidence
IPO Radar: Talabat, Kioxia Holdings Corp, Groupe Dynamite
Delivery Hero plans to sell off some of its UAE subsidiary while Canadian women's fashion chain explores potential $1 billion IPO.
Can Adidas shares maintain growth in the post-Terrace sneakers environment?
In-depth analysis of the Adidas share price using technical analysis software and artificial intelligence tools.
Can Marks and Spencer shares sustain their current trend?
Investors in Marks & Spencer shares have had a good run in 2024 so far, but can they hope for further gains in the next six months?
IPO Radar: Septerna, Swiggy and Horizon Robotics
Biotech company Septerna is coming to NASDAQ, Swiggy cuts its IPO valuation and Hong Kong is back in business with Horizon Robotics IPO
US Stock Tip: Toys and games will bring festive cheer
The festive season is on the horizon already and US stock picker Raine Lahtinen thinks he's found a good bet in the toys and games industry.
THG: will the Ingenuity demerger prove a good strategic move?
THG has completed a £95m placement to progress its strategic plan to demerge its e-commerce unit into a standalone entity
