Kitchen seller Howdens reports ‘encouraging’ trends amid year of expansion February 29, 2024 The London headquartered firm said its group revenue of £2.3bn is "in line with last year's record performance," despite seeing a slight drop of 0.3 per cent.
Ocado: Surging tech solutions growth drives sales for Sparks-linked online grocer February 29, 2024 Online grocery company Ocado has reported improved revenues driven by improvements in its retail and technology businesses.
Spring Budget 2024: Transport for London in ‘terminal decline’ if new cash not forthcoming February 29, 2024 As the Spring Budget looms, London's real estate sector has launched fresh calls for a long-term funding package for Transport for London.
Spring Budget 2024: Hospitality bosses urge Government for more relief before ‘doing irreversible damage’ February 29, 2024 Ahead of the Spring Budget, bosses across the UK’s troubled hospitality sector are piling fresh pressure on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to provide greater relief before “doing irreversible damage”.
House sales on the rise despite steady uptick in mortgage rates February 29, 2024 House sales continued to tick upwards in February, as market confidence appears to be unshaken by lenders increasing their mortgage deals.
Just Eat Takeaway upbeat as margin growth in UK and Ireland business helps lift earnings February 28, 2024 Just Eat Takeaway traded ahead of expectations during the full year, despite dwindling demand at its North American arm.
Losses neared £70m at group behind kitchen maker Magnet due to cost-of-living crisis February 28, 2024 Almost £70m was lost by the group behind kitchen maker Magnet after being hit by "unprecedented" inflation, "elevated" energy prices and "notably subdued markets" due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Boodles: Demand for the most expensive jewellery helps sales pass £100m February 28, 2024 Demand for the most expensive luxury jewellery helped sales pass £100m at Boodles during its latest financial year.
Shares in Durex maker Reckitt flop as firm misses expectations February 28, 2024 Shares in Durex condom maker Reckitt Benckiser have flopped over nine per cent after the firm missed analyst expectations and revenues showed signs of slowing.
Halfords issues another profit warning as demand for cycling falls flat February 28, 2024 Halfords has issued another profit warning as the cycling and motoring retailer continues to be impacted by a “weakening” demand for its goods.