Supermarket giant Tesco revealed a fourth-quarter sales slump today as it admitted it missed UK growth targets.

DEPARTMENT store chain Debenhams overcame a challenging winter for retailers as it revealed a “pleasing” performance for half-year sales.

Department store chain Debenhams overcame a challenging winter for retailers today as it revealed a “pleasing” performance for half-year sales.

John Lewis revealed sales declined for a second week in a row today as the British high street bellwether added to fears over consumer confidence.

UK retailer John Lewis revealed sales declined for a second week in a row today as the high street bellwether added to fears over consumer confidence.

Floor coverings firm Carpetright dealt a major blow to profit expectations today after seeing little respite from grim trading conditions.

DEPARTMENT store Debenhams lost around €36 million in sales because of the snowy conditions.

Department store Debenhams today said it had not been blown off course by the weather despite losing an estimated £30m (€36m) of sales to the snow.

Flooring firm Carpetright reported a 64% rise in annual profits today after seeing a return to sales growth in Ireland and the UK.

The publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday today revealed a return to profits growth in the half year and predicted key divisions would continue to improve.

MARKS and Spencer has seen a solid improvement in trading at its Irish stores since the last budget, an indication, it said, that consumers want more confidence about where they stand financially.

The FTSE 100 Index shed almost 1% today after weaker metal prices caused a slump for shares in mining companies.

High street retailers Mothercare and Boots today announced a deal to collaborate on an exclusive range of clothing and accessories to be sold through Boots stores.

Struggling retail chain JJB Sports was today finalising plans to raise £100m (€109m) from investors.

ITV’s long-running succession drama has encountered fresh troubles after Crispin Davis bowed out of chairmanship negotiations, it was reported today.

Sports World owner Sports Direct International today raised its annual earnings forecast after enjoying a jump in sales during the summer.

Shares in B&Q owner Kingfisher got an unscheduled boost today after it emerged the company racked up better-than-forecast half-year profits.

Retail group Game today said half-year profits will be as much as 64% lower after figures last year were boosted by blockbuster releases.

Babycare retailer Mothercare today unveiled a fresh rise in sales but warned margins will come under pressure from the falling value of sterling.