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Leahy, CEO of Tesco, speaks at the National Retail Federation 98th Annual Convention in New York

Tesco Q1 exceeds expectations

Tesco, have made an impressive start to the year, with a 8.2 pct growth in total sales, led by International sales which grew 11.9 pct (actual exchange rates).

Tesco to expand in South Korea - reports

Tesco, the UK's largest retailer is to expand internationally, making it the largest retailer in South Korea say reports.

John Lewis televisions sales rise ahead of World Cup

John Lewis, a major national retailer in the UK has said its TV sales are rising ahead of today's kick-off.

Halfords store, Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall

Halfords shares rise on FTSE 250 ahead of full-year results; shares a 'hold'

Halfords, the car parts and bike retailer is set to deliver a strong rise in profits tomorrow at the top end of company guidance of £114 to £116 million as it announces preliminary results for the full-year.

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Sir Philip Clarke to become new Tesco CEO; shares a 'buy' on FTSE 100

Sir Philip Clarke who started working for Tesco's as a schoolboy, was announced today as its new CEO from March next year.

A customer shops at a B&Q store in south London

Kingfisher gross margin improves; shares a 'buy'

Kingfisher, the DIY retailer, posted today improving margins in Q1 on a cost savings programme and store downsize in China.

Netto MD admits disappointment at exit; Wal-Mart's Asda expands to smaller stores

Netto MD, Claus Juel-Jensen today announced his disappointment at failing to make Netto a success in UK.

A worker scans barcodes by a chiller cabinet of Flora margarine at a Sainsbury's supermarket in London

J Sainsbury on 'reduce'; supply concerns remain

J Sainsbury are on 'reduce' after the retailer announced slowing like-for-like sales.

Kingfisher 'neutral' ahead of Q1 results next month; DSGi sales grow 8 pct

Kingfisher, owner of B&Q, is expected to perform well in Q1 after Nomura released their latest guidance on the hardware and diy store.

FirstGroup full-year shows first signs of improvement; shares a 'weak sell'

FirstGroup shares are roughly the equivalent of a 'weak sell' on the FTSE 250 after full year results.

Kesa Electricals reports Q4 - shares fall on FTSE 250

Kesa Electricals, owner of Comet and Darty France electrical stores, shares have fallen despite Chief Executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin saying the group was on track to meet profit expectations of £72 million.

Enterprise Inns refinance debt as shares rise on FTSE 100

Enterprise Inns shares are up after the company agreed to refinance its debt.

easyJet ash disruption losses up to £75m; shares down

easyJet has said that ash disruption from the Icelandic volcano could be up to £75 million as it seeks to get back on track after it was forced to shutdown during snow and ash problems.

InterContinental Hotels Group Q1 results; shares rise on FTSE 100

InterContinental Hotels Group - the world's biggest hotelier - has risen on the FTSE 100 as Q1 results beat forecast.

British Airways strike dates have been announced beginning 18 May, 24 May, 30 May and 5 June

Unite, the Union who voted overwhelmingly to reject BA's offer last Friday, have announced strike dates.

InterContinental Hotels Group results expected to be good

InterContinental Hotels Group release their results tomorrow with 'optimism' amongst the brokers ahead of their update.

Rexam delivers 'strong' Q1 ahead of World Cup

Rexam plc, the drinks and food packaging company says it is ahead of expectations as it goes into a World Cup summer where booze and other sales are expected to lifts is results.