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French Connection returns to the black despite tripling operating losses

New York – French Connection Group (LON:FCCN) reported on Tuesday deepening operating losses in its full-year 2018 results. On the upside, the UK-based fashion group returned to underlying profitability for the first time in seven years, as well as grew its overall group revenues. For the full year ending January 31, French Connection registered...

Fashion

French Connection struggle to stay profitable

A savvy advertising and marketing campaign wasn't enough to save French Connection from another blow as the ailing retailer reported profits fell from £7.3m to £5m for the year to 31 January. Whether or not the product is competitive and relevant in comparison to the British high street, FCUK's store sales also took a tumble, as the company...

Fashion

French Connection to announce losses

French Connection is this week expected to reveal that its recovery has faltered in the first six months of the year. Analysts believe that chairman and chief executive Stephen Marks will report a loss of about £3m on Tuesday owing to the effect of the wet summer on sales at its high street stores. French Connection is one of a number of fashion...