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Ted Baker Delivers Strong FY Performance, Plans Rapid International Expansion

Ted baker, the British designer brand, has reported a rise of 14.9 percent in its revenues for the year ended January 28, 2012 at £215.6 million, compared to £187.7 million in the previous year. The group's profit before tax increased by 0.1 percent to £24.3 million and basic earnings per share rose by 1.7 percent to 42.2 pence.
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Home Retail Earnings Outlook

Home Retail Group Expects Major Cut in Full Year Dividends

Britain's household goods retailer, Home Retail Group, focuses on robust cost management along with cash positions due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the UK economy. It will also prioritise its investment in the ongoing development of its multi-channel capabilities.
Morrisons

Morrisons Delivers Another Good Year Performance

Morrisons Supermarkets, the food retailer, has reported that its turnover rose 7 per cent to £17.7 billion for the year ended 29 January, 2012. Profit before tax was at £947 million compared to £874 million in the previous year and raised its total dividend by 11 per cent to 10.7 pence.
Bovis Homes Group

Bovis Homes Reports Solid Earnings

The builder of traditional homes reported that its annual pre-tax profits rose 74% for the financial year ended 31 December 2011, as it sold more homes at a wider margins and focuses on increasing profits combined with further improvements in the use of capital. The Group also expects to deliver a strongly increasing return on capital employed in 2012 and beyond.