Revenue climbs for Supreme despite slowdown of lighting vapes July 5, 2022 Vaping giant Supreme posts revenue growth of seven per cent to £130.8m in its full year results thanks to fresh acquisitions and customer momentum for 88vape.
Global Britain spreads its Brexit wings as UK retailers plan to expand overseas with EU and Australia favourites July 5, 2022 A range of British retail giants is eyeing to expand internationally as they are seeking to spread their wings amid a bounce-back in activity following the pandemic. Experts at real estate advisory firm Colliers said demand for UK locations from international firms has also lifted higher as shopper demand remains resilient despite fears over cost-of-living [...]
Pets at Home slumps due to cost-of-living crisis biting into Britons’ pockets July 4, 2022 RBC analysts have downgraded Pets at Home’s recommendation to Underperform as concerns mount as the cost-of-living crisis bites into Britons’ pockets. The pet retailer’s shares today took an 8.32 per cent tumble – the biggest on the FTSE 250. Analysts explained that while the group maintains a prime position in the pet care market, its [...]
Getir says investor has ‘no direct or indirect relationship’ with sanctioned Russian oligarch July 4, 2022 Speedy grocery delivery app Getir has shrugged off speculation that government sanctioning of a Russian oligarch linked to investment in the firm will impact its funding. Vladimir Potanin was hit by sanctions last week, including an asset freeze preventing any UK firm from dealing with any funds he owns. However, Getir was keen to quash [...]
Bouncers push back on government over alleged uptick in qualified staff amid spiking concerns July 4, 2022 Bouncers have criticised government’s claims there are more nightclub security staff than pre-pandemic amid concerns about spiking on nights out. The committee had recommended a support package for venues to “boost security measures including the recruitment and training of additional door security staff, particularly female staff.” In its response to the Home Affairs’ committee published [...]
Venues plead Chancellor to reduce tax burden as pubs and restaurants face ‘bleak summer’ July 4, 2022 Night time economy bosses have urged the Chancellor to slash VAT to 12.5 per cent in a bid to help businesses recover to their pre-Covid glory. Pleas for help from sector leaders followed reports last week that Downing Street was mulling reducing the headline rate temporarily to help UK households navigate the cost of living [...]
Kellogg’s loses court battle against government over sugary cereal promotion rules July 4, 2022 Cereal giant Kellogg’s has lost its court case against the government’s new rules on the promotion of sugary foods in supermarkets. Kellogg’s had argued the government’s formula does not take into account the nutritional benefits of milk, which is typically consumed with cereal at breakfast. However, a ruling at the Royal Courts of Justice sided [...]
AO World shares crash amid worries over electrics retailer’s financial strength after insurer cuts cover July 4, 2022 Shares of online electricals retailer AO World are diving today amid worries over its financial strength after it was reported that a credit insurer has cut cover for the firm’s suppliers. The group saw shares fall by more than 18 per cent at one stage in morning trading today following the Sunday Times report revealing [...]
Shoppers offered shares: WeShop races towards IPO as British tech star launches world’s first community-owned e-com platform July 4, 2022 The world’s first community-owned social ecommerce platform has gone live, offering shoppers shares in the group every time they make a purchase. The new platform, launched by British tech star WeShop is launching itself, plans to give away up to 90 per cent of its business to shoppers, and aims to list on the Nasdaq [...]
Pret a Manger back in black after pandemic massacre as sandwich giant eyes overseas expansion July 4, 2022 Sandwich and coffee chain Pret a Manger has said it returned to profitability in March after suffering another year of hefty losses in 2021 amid lockdowns and Covid restrictions. The group revealed it remained in the red with operating losses of £225.9m last year, in new filings on Companies House. This was an improvement on [...]