Brent Hoberman: Fear of ‘media onslaught’ puts business people off joining government Business Serial entrepreneur Brent Hoberman and the investment minister Poppy Gustaffson have warned that business people are put off taking on government positions due to fear of a “media onslaught”. Writing on LinkedIn, Hoberman, the founder of Lastminute.com and failed furniture retailer Made.com, criticised coverage of business people entering government and claimed the media constantly “insinuates [...]
Next and Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group mull Ted Baker rescue deal Retail Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group and Next have reportedly expressed interest in buying Ted Baker.
Next gains on soaring FTSE as Lord Wolfson says it’s been a ‘long time’ since such a positive outlook Retail Next topped the FTSE 100 on Thursday, as it once again beat market expectations and trumped rivals amid a challenging period for UK retailers.
Will FTSE 100 giant Next continue to top the retail leaderboard? March 16, 2024 Next will unveil its full year earnings this coming Thursday, as investors gear up to see how the FTSE 100 firm has navigated a challenging period for retailers.
Retail: Insolvencies expected to ‘uptick’ as market consolidates amid Superdry and Ted Baker trouble February 12, 2024 Less than two months into 2024 and six UK retailers have already gone bust, with a further two warning they may fall into trouble, as experts warn the market will “continue to see an uptick in insolvencies”. According to figures from Centre of Retail Research, over 400 job roles have been impacted by retailers shutting [...]
The Notebook: Neil Bennett reveals his simple solution to save London’s IPO market October 18, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, global co-CEO of H/Advisors Neil Bennett takes the pen It’s time to shed light on the real reason the IPO market is comatose in London and most of the world When I was a young financial reporter, sometime in the last [...]
Next eyes £100m deal for FatFace in latest shopping spree October 11, 2023 If completed, it will be the latest name to join Next’s expansive list of firms it has gobbled up since the pandemic.
Victoria Plum sold in pre-pack administration deal to owner of Beds.co.uk October 1, 2023 The owner of Beds.co.uk and furniture seller Cox & Cox has reportedly snapped up Victoria Plum, one of the UKs biggest online bathroom retailers.
Next: Can the retail powerhouse continue its strong summer momentum? September 17, 2023 Next has continued to defy expectations, with the retail giant continuing to outperform rivals
Next: Retail giant does it again with further profit guidance upgrade August 3, 2023 Next is upgrading its full year guidance for group profit before tax by £10m to £845m, following a strong performance in the second quarter helped by summer sales.