Primark owner ABF raises dividend as markets ‘return to normality’ Retail Primark owner Associated British Food (ABF) has raised its dividend following a strong set of results in the 24 weeks to 2 March.
ABF: Rita Ora collaboration helps Primark owner’s revenues hit almost £20bn Primark Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has continued to rake in hefty profits despite the cost of living crisis, with group revenue for the full year rising 16 per cent to £19.7bn. The owner of the budget fashion brand said that revenues at its retail arm rose 17 per cent to £9bn as customers flocked [...]
FTSE 100 closes at new record after breaching all-time high Markets "This positive showing is exactly what’s needed to help repair the reputation of the UK stock market," Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell said.
Primark owner buys up milk records-keeper in near-£50m deal June 6, 2023 Primark-owner ABF has bought National Milk Records, a key part of the milk industry, as it strengthens its agri-food business
Twinings owner Associated British Foods boosted amid cost of living crunch December 9, 2022 Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has said its food business will fair better this year than the last, as it faces the UK’s economic downturn with low-cost offerings. At its annual general meeting today, chairman, Michael McLintock is expected to keep the group’s full year outlook unchanged, as many businesses in the country nudge [...]
Primark results: ABF investors to see if digital push paid off September 11, 2023 Primark owner ABF is set to publish its full year update tomorrow, with investors keen to see if the budget favourite will continue to impress.
Primark owner takes £1.5bn sales hit from lockdown restrictions February 25, 2021 Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) this morning warned lockdown store closures would take £1.1bn off first half sales
Primark owner claims fast fashion still a draw as cost of living crisis boosts sales April 25, 2023 Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has reported a slight dip in its adjusted operating profit as the retail and grocery giant felt the pain of soaring inflation and a tough economic climate. For the 24 weeks to 4 March, the group’s adjusted operating profit came in three per cent lower at £684m, compared to [...]
Primark owner ABF thanks sunny spells, digital push and inflation for 13 per cent sales hike June 26, 2023 Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF), has credited warm weather and a revamp of the affordable fashion brands website for a 13 per cent rise in sales – hiking its share price 0.61 per cent when markets opened this morning. The retail giant which also brand such as Twinings, said like for like sales grew [...]
Banks, retailers and tech giants dominate big blue-chip results week April 21, 2024 A slew of blue-chip results on both sides of the Atlantic will dominate the corporate news agenda this week, alongside key US economic data set to bolster the case for higher-for-longer interest rates.