JD Sports picks up US retailer as stateside focus increases Retail JD Sports has proposed to buy US based sportswear retailer Hibbett for around $1.08bn (£88m), creating a business worth £4.7bn in North America.
Chocolate and discount-loving Brits drive food inflation down for 14th straight month Retail Grocery price inflation fell to 3.2 per cent over the four weeks to 14 April, marking the fourteenth monthly drop in a row, new figures by Kantar show.
Ferrexpo hit by conscriptions into Ukraine army but production spikes Ferrexpo has said its workforce remains gutted by Ukrainian conscription.
FTSE 100 live: London hits record at open as market goes from strength-to-strength April 23, 2024 The daily London market update: Market moving news from the FTSE 100 and around the world from City A.M.
Taylor Wimpey’s order book shrinks amid ‘value over volume’ approach April 23, 2024 Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has reported a smaller order book and fewer sales so far this year amid "market uncertainty and affordability challenges" as it looks to growth in 2025.
Videndum: Hollywood writers strike calls ‘cut’ on camera gizmo firm’s bottom line April 23, 2024 The 148 day-long strike is the second longest in the history of the Writers Guild of America
Jupiter outflows surge after star fund managers leave for new ventures April 23, 2024 Jupiter Fund Management saw significant outflows in the first quarter, thanks to the loss of Chrysalis investment trust and the unpopularity of the firm's value strategies.
Primark owner ABF raises dividend as markets ‘return to normality’ April 23, 2024 Primark owner Associated British Food (ABF) has raised its dividend following a strong set of results in the 24 weeks to 2 March.
THG: Growth continues after strong performance from beauty division April 23, 2024 THG, the owners of Cult Beauty and Myprotein, recorded strong revenue growth in the first quarter of 2024
Consumer group demands Virgin Media to improve customer service April 23, 2024 Consumer group Which? has found that Virgin Media was the worst offending telecoms company in terms of customer service.