Why the prospect of a Shein listing is dividing the City of London May 22, 2024 Shein's plans to reportedly float on the London Stock Exchange have been seen as a welcome boost in some quarters. But the Chinese founded fast-fashion giant is posing difficult questions for the City, writes Charlie Conchie
Greggs adds a ‘classic’ fish finger sandwich to its menu – but only in 10 stores May 21, 2024 Greggs has updated its menu to feature the “classic” fish finger sandwich, but the product is only available across 10 stores in the UK.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group plots stake in two UK shopping centres May 21, 2024 Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is reportedly closing in on two shopping centre deals, one of which includes a 50 per cent stake in the King’s property company as the retail behemoth looks to grow its physical estate.
The Works hoping to return to profit growth following challenging year May 21, 2024 Discount books and crafts supplier The Works is hoping to deliver more than £8m in profits next year, following a challenging 12 months in which it closed dozens of shops across the UK.
Ocado: Marks and Spencer-linked grocer is fastest-growing for third straight month May 21, 2024 Ocado has maintained its position as the fastest growing supermarket for the third month in a row, as efforts to cut prices continue to pay off.
Greencore: Irish food firm upgrades guidance and launches £30m share buyback scheme May 21, 2024 Greencore has upgraded the range of £80.5m to £85m it said it was expecting for the full year during its first quarter results.
Naked Wines sees revenue slump following tough trading conditions May 21, 2024 Loss making Naked Wines said revenue slide in the year to April, following a tricky period which included the business cutting jobs and hiring advisors
Why Upper Crust owner SSP is banking on hungry Euro 2024 football fans May 21, 2024 Upper Crust owner SSP Group has reinstated its dividend after it netted £1.5bn in half-year revenue ahead of a busy summer season of sporting events.
Kingfisher: B&Q owner holds guidance despite weak ‘big-ticket’ sales May 21, 2024 B&Q owner Kingfisher has held its guidance for the year, as the firm posts improving sales in its UK and Ireland market.
Shein: Sajid Javid hunted for senior role at fast-fashion giant as London listing rumours swirl May 20, 2024 The fast-fashion disruptor has been plotting a bumper float on London’s public market.