Matalan: Rainy weather and shift back to stores leads to revenue slump July 24, 2023 Matalan reported a challenging first quarter as poor summer weather impacted sales against the backdrop of cost of living pressures and a shift away from digital. The bargain homeware and clothing retailer said revenues in the thirteen weeks to 27th of May declined eight per cent to £263m. However, in the five weeks to the [...]
Boeing delays don’t take shine off Ryanair’s post-pandemic takeoff July 24, 2023 Ryanair saw its first quarter profits fly past pre-pandemic levels to €663m (£572m) in the three months up to the end of June as it cashed in on soaring demand and rising ticket fares. The budget carrier is currently operating its largest ever summer schedule and said passenger traffic rose 11 per cent to 50.4 [...]
Inland Homes welcomes second CEO in under 12 months July 24, 2023 Inland Homes has revealed its new chief executive alongside plans for a £4m acquisition of rival North Country Homes. The London-listed real estate development firm has appointed Jolyon Harrison as head of the company. This is the company’s third CEO in a short period of time, as former chief Stephen Wicks stepped down last September [...]
The Notebook: Neil Clifford on dyslexia, profit with purpose and the greatest American asset July 24, 2023 Where interesting people say interesting things. Today, it’s Neil Clifford, chief executive of London luxury brand Kurt Geiger Profit with purpose is keeping us on the right track I left school in 1983 with a single qualification to my name: an O-level in art. I was dyslexic, but I didn’t find that out until years [...]
Christopher Nolan has hit gold again with Oppenheimer July 23, 2023 For the first time in years, blockbuster season hasn’t been dominated by superheroes. Instead, the summer belongs to two very different movies, one of which marks the return of Christopher Nolan. Oppenheimer finds itself going up against Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, which has the same release date. The contrast has inspired an unofficial double bill fans [...]
This new Hitchcock documentary is a must-see for film buffs July 22, 2023 Hours and hours of footage are dedicated to examining the work of the late Alfred Hitchcock, but what would the director himself have to say if he were here to reflect on his legacy? That’s the premise at the centre of Mark Cousins’ new film, continuing the historical analysis he began with the epic documentary [...]
12th century fair returns to Square Mile featuring dancers suspended from St Paul’s and a midnight walk July 21, 2023 A fair dating back to the 12th century will be brought back to the Square Mile this September, which will see aerial dancers hanging from St Paul’s Cathedral. Bartholomew Fair, which was last held 1855, will be brought back to the City for the first time in centuries, and will host a number of performances [...]
McDonald’s sets up investigations unit after sexual harassment claims July 21, 2023 The UK boss of McDonald’s has appointed a new unit to crack down on sexual harassment and bullying after admitting the business has “fallen short”. Alistair Macrow said the investigation handling unit will able to refer cases to specialist investigators. It comes after more than 100 past and present workers at the fast food chain [...]
Crypto’s story this week is one of sideways trading, but the future is self-custody education July 21, 2023 As he thinks about taking to the racetrack, Jason Deane reflects over a week that has been far more exciting than just sideways trading.
EP: 215 Newbury & Curragh July 21, 2023 Saturday’s flat meeting at Newbury celebrates Wetherbys Super Sprint Day, whilst on the same afternoon in Ireland, the Curragh hosts the Group 1 Irish Oaks where trainer Aidan O’Brien looks to hold a strong hand. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday’s racing action, alongside host, Chris Barnett. The Punter ‘The [...]