Next does it again: Profit forecasts upgraded for FIFTH time in a row January 4, 2024 Next has raised its profit guidance for the fifth time in a row thanks to a bumper Christmas trading period.
Brewdog boss James Watt says IPA movie is coming to the big screen January 3, 2024 “It has been so exciting to work with such talented people on the script of this amazing new movie: Underdogs: The Rise Of BrewDog.
JD Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin: ‘Dry January becoming minor cult’ while pubs struggle January 3, 2024 The boss of JD Wetherspoon, Sir Tim Martin, has said that Dry January is turning into a “minor cult”, as publicans across Britain brace for a slow month of trade. Sir Tim, who fronts the popular budget boozer, told City A.M that people have “always overindulged at Christmas and then tried to compensate in January”. [...]
Marks and Spencer’s success is not a ‘flash in the pan’, analysts cheer January 3, 2024 M&S's success will not be a “flash in the pan”, analysts have said as the retailer is crowned one of the top stock picks of 2024.
Brits blow record £13bn in supermarkets as inflation cools January 3, 2024 Brits spent a record £13.7bn in supermarkets during December, as grocery inflation continues to show signs of cooling.
Kids these days: Young partygoers most likely to go non-alcoholic January 3, 2024 Young people are the biggest consumers of low and no-alcohol drinks, with almost half of 18 to 24-year-olds now occasionally or regularly opting for them, a survey has suggested. Some 44% of the youngest age group of drinkers now consider themselves to be either occasional or regular drinkers of full alcohol alternatives, up from 31% [...]
What next at Next? Retailer to update on Christmas trading January 2, 2024 Retail investors across the UK will be eyeing up Next’s festive trading update as they attempt to figure out how good or bad the Christmas period was for the sector.
Shop price inflation stays steady but obstacles to come in 2024 January 2, 2024 Shop price annual inflation stayed flat at 4.3 per cent in December, remaining at the lowest level growth seen since June 2022.
Thai investor eyes Selfridges expansion amid Signa storm December 31, 2023 Central Group is reportedly eyeing more influence over Selfridges amidst a flurry of financial chaos for co-owner Signa.
Arise Sir Tim Martin as Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year honours December 30, 2023 Outspoken Wetherspoon founder and boss Tim Martin has been knighted in the New Year honours. The businessman, who was a vocal Brexit supporter during the 2016 referendum campaign, has been recognised for his services to hospitality and culture. He said the news of the knighthood came as a surprise. “It had never been expected, so it came out [...]