Coca-Cola HBC reports strong growth despite fluctuating volumes in Russia and Ukraine October 31, 2023 Chief executive Zoran Bogdanovic said the company continues to invest in its future with a "clear" focus.
Reform business rates to keep food prices low, retail sector warns October 31, 2023 The rate at which food prices are increasing sank to its lowest level since last summer this month, as sector heads make fresh calls to the government to slash business rates to ensure the deceleration continues. According to the latest reading from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) food inflation came in at 8.8 per cent [...]
Nuclear contender Westinghouse keen to win over local opposition as SMR race heats up October 31, 2023 Westinghouse Electric Corporation is confident is can win over any potential local opposition to nuclear power.
‘Riddled with inconsistencies’: Government urged to reform rail fares October 31, 2023 The government is under fresh pressure to reform the UK's "bizarre" rail fare system, amid ongoing hikes and industrial action.
Shazam founder warns retailers to embrace AI – or lose out October 31, 2023 A founder of Shazam has said businesses must deploy AI in online shopping, or risk losing out to the likes of Amazon.
‘A few people tried to talk me out of it’: The Deutsche Bank analyst who opened up thriving Farmer J lunch chain October 31, 2023 Farmer J is on track to hit sales of c.£17m in 2023 and it has plans to open six more site launches next year.
Britain must remember its post-Holocaust pledge: never again October 31, 2023 The last day of October, and the last day of a month that will live in infamy. Hamas’s attacks on Israeli citizens just over three weeks ago have triggered a Middle East conflagration that threatens to become a defining conflict of our age. It is to their credit that the British government, so far, has [...]
Bookbar: How a Highbury bookshop and winebar became a new London favourite October 31, 2023 Chrissy Ryan, founder of Highbury's Bookbar, tells City A.M. why combining good books, good coffee and good wine has put her store at the heart of a thriving London high street
Blackstone boss Steve Schwarzman to speak at London investment summit October 30, 2023 Blackstone's top honcho, Steve Schwarzman, is reportedly set to take the stage at the UK government's Global Investment Summit.
Topshop on the block: Meet the runners and riders… October 30, 2023 Asos bought Topshop and a number of its sister brands such as Topman and Miss Selfridges for £265m back in 2021 after Arcadia plunged into administration.