Stock Market
This coverage tracks the stock market performance of key retailers and related companies, with analysis of share price movements, financial results, and investor sentiment. Reporting highlights earnings announcements, strategic updates affecting valuations, market reactions, and executive commentary — equipping retail professionals with insights into how public markets view the sector’s commercial and strategic developments.
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Jul- 2023 -18 JulyHealth & Beauty
Revolution Beauty CEO and chair step down amid Boohoo settlement deal
Boohoo and Revolution Beauty have brought an end to their ongoing feud with the signing of a settlement agreement that will see major board changes at the beauty retailer. As part of the agreement, CEO Bob Holt OBE and chairman Derek Zissman agreed to resign from Revolution’s board, although Holt…
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10 JulyClothing & Shoes
Boohoo to contact market regulator amid ongoing Revolution battle
Boohoo is reportedly drafting a letter to the junior stock market regulator over plans to requisition an upcoming Revolution Beauty EGM amid the escalating row between the two companies. According to Sky News, the retailer will contact AIM regulatory authorities to demand that Revolution clarifies an earlier stock exchange announcement…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneHealth & Beauty
Revolution Beauty defends AGM actions as Boohoo dispute continues
Revolution Beauty has defended its actions at its AGM earlier this week, including the firing and rehiring of three top executives, after Boohoo criticised the move. Revolution said it received “very positive reaction from all stakeholders” following its actions, adding that the move was “firmly validated” from the stock market…
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May- 2023 -17 MayNews
Selfridges launches circular experience pop-up
Department store Selfridges has recently launched The Stock Market at the Corner Shop, a month-long circular experience where customers can uncover the value of what they already own, exchange items and restore or upcycle clothes. Inspired by the London Stock Exchange, the Corner Shop has been transformed into a ‘trading…
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Apr- 2023 -21 AprilLuxury Goods
Selfridges launches ‘Worn Again’ season
Selfridges has officially launched ‘Worn Again’, a season dedicated to secondhand shopping, swapping, repairing, upcycling and trading with the ‘Reselfridges’ products and services on 20 April. Instead of the retailer’s typical offerings, Worn Again’s creative scheme aims to explore different ways to keep products in circulation for longer by dialling…
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11 AprilHigh Street
Poundstretcher eyes stock market listing
Poundtsretcher is reportedly eyeing a floatation on the stock market, The Mail On Sunday has reported. According to City sources, the discount retailer has hired advisers to explore a potential listing after the business welcomed strong sales during the pandemic. The Mail said it was “not yet clear” if the…
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Mar- 2023 -27 MarchHealth & Beauty
Boots owner eyes sale or float by year’s end
Boots faces being sold or floated by the end of 2023, following US boss’ wish to separate the global pharmacy retailer, reports This is Money. The news comes as investors and board members want the retailers’ senior leadership team to speed up plans to refocus the business on the US…
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20 MarchAnalysis
Private equity is changing supermarkets
After being dethroned as one of the Big Four supermarkets by Aldi in late 2022, Morrison’s most recent blow came in the shape of £1.5bn worth of losses one year after being acquired by Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD&R) in October 2021 for £7bn with a debt-led takeover. Morrisons, which…
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Feb- 2023 -13 FebruarySport & Leisure
Castore in $200m fundraising talks in bid to rival Nike and Adidas
Sportswear brand Castore is reportedly in talks with investors about a $200m (£166m) fundraising deal as it aims to compete with sportswear giants Nike and Adidas. According to Sky News, Castore has appointed Rothschild to advise the process and secure a significant capital injection. Initial talks with prospective investors have…
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Sep- 2022 -26 SeptemberNews
Sainsbury’s property deal with LXi REIT falls through
Property investor LXi REIT has announced it is pulling out from a deal to buy 18 Sainsbury’s stores in southern England after suspending an equity funding, citing stock market volatility. LXi had last Wednesday (21 September) said it was in talks with the grocer to buy 18 supermarkets for £500m…
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