IG Design: Cards and Christmas cracker giant nearly triples profit despite ‘soft demand’ June 25, 2024 IG Design, the world’s biggest maker of greeting cards, wrapping paper and gift bags, has nearly tripled its annual profit despite a drop in revenue on "soft demand", as it focuses on simplifying the business.
Bloom and Wild: How a secret CEO WhatsApp group helps boss deal with ‘isolation’ of the top job June 25, 2024 The chief executive of Bloom & Wild turned to a secret WhatsApp group with fellow founders to combat the "isolation" of being the sole head of his rapidly-expanding flower delivery business.
Labour backs Shein London IPO – but it would enforce the ‘highest standards’ June 24, 2024 Labour would want Shein “regulated from the UK”, Jonathan Reynolds has confirmed, ahead of a potential London listing.
Pure Gym, Gym Group, Nuffield: Who owns Britain’s biggest gym chains? June 24, 2024 Following a forced shutdown during the pandemic, Brits have been heading back to the gym in droves helping many of the countries biggest chain to achieve bumper results over the past couple of years.
The man behind the magic: The Dorchester hotel’s luxury upgrade June 24, 2024 Luca Virgiglio has been given the keys to the Dorchester, one of London's most iconic addresses. Andy Silvester finds out what he's done with the place.
Bodycare edges toward the black as it reveals huge expansion plans June 24, 2024 Toiletries retailer Bodycare has revealed plans to open 40 new stores in the south of England as it edged closer to returning to the black during its latest financial year, according to new documents.
Pets at Home launches £25m share buyback programme amid slow sales growth June 24, 2024 Pets at Home's share buyback will be undertaken in two phases, the first of which begins today and ends before September 27, 2024, and follows £100m in completed buybacks over the last two years.
Myprotein and Frasers Group team up to boost in store sales June 24, 2024 The company behind fitness supplement maker Myprotein has revealed a new partnership with Mike Ashley's Frasers Group which will see its products available in store at Sports Direct.
Kingmaker Pepsi gives blessing to Carlsberg’s swoop for UK bottler Britvic June 23, 2024 Pepsi has reportedly given its blessing to Carlsberg's attempted takeover of Britvic, the American giant's UK bottler, bolstering the possibility of a raised offer from the Danish beer firm.
Ferrari Group strikes gold as shipping bottlenecks give way to record sales June 20, 2024 Ferrari Group, which specialises in shipping jewelry and luxury goods across the globe, has reported the strongest sales in its 50 year history as ongoing efforts to expand its catchment area begin to pay off.