‘This clearly shows the absurdity of UK stock market valuations’: Currys urged to accept offer that values it at over £1bn March 5, 2024 Currys should accept a takeover offer that would value the company at more than £1bn, according to one of its shareholders.
Marks boss: Running a business under this government is like ‘going up a down escalator with a rucksack on your back’ March 5, 2024 Marks and Spencer boss Stuart Machin has said operating a business under the current government is like “running up a downwards escalator with a rucksack on your back”.
Time Out steams ahead with international expansion plans as losses improve March 5, 2024 Media and hospitality group Time Out gave a positive update to the market, as it steams ahead with its international expansion plan.
Greggs on a roll as night trade helps baker to “impressive” financials March 5, 2024 Greggs the no-frills chain said total sales grew 19.6 per cent in the year to last December up on a year-to-year basis
New Footasylum CEO named as former boss takes role with The Body Shop owner March 4, 2024 The CEO and executive chairman of Footasylum is to step down and take on a role with Aurelius, the German private equity firm that owns the brand and The Body Shop.
London chain Vagabond Wines asked court to appoint administrator March 4, 2024 London-based wine bar chain Vagabond Wines has asked the High Court to appoint an administrator.
AU Vodka: Meet the Charlie Sloth-backed brand led by ballboy kicked by Eden Hazard March 4, 2024 Meet the Welsh vodka brand backed by former Radio 1 DJ Charlie Sloth which was co-founded by a ballboy infamously kicked by Eden Hazard.
Frasers’ buying spree continues as it snaps up online bike store Wiggle March 3, 2024 Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has bought online bike store Wiggle out of administration, betting that demand for bikes will eventually recover.
Papa Johns to close 50 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants March 2, 2024 Pizza chain Papa Johns has revealed plans to close about 50 takeaways in the UK which it said are not performing as well as others.
Caffè Nero creates over 1,000 jobs as sales jump by £100m March 1, 2024 The group behind Caffè Nero created more than 1,000 jobs as its sales surged by more than £100m during its latest financial year, according to new documents.