Hollywood Bowl launches international expansion as it strikes a record revenue May 25, 2022 Hollywood Bowl, the UK’s largest ten-pi bowling operator, has more than bounced back after its pandemic closures, with its revenue exceeding pre-pandemic levels by over a third. The London-listed leisure business snagged a little over £100m in revenue in the six months to 31 March – a new record for the company – and up [...]
Fish and chip shops struggle to keep heads above water as sector battered by price rises May 25, 2022 Some fish and chip shop owners could be driven to commit fraud in the absence of any further tax relief, one industry boss has warned. The words of warning came from president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, Andrew Crook, who told CityA.M. that the fish and chip industry had felt “abandoned” by the [...]
Issa brothers’ EG Group sees fuel gross profit margins reduce slightly after war in Ukraine May 24, 2022 The Issa brothers’ EG Group has seen its fuel division’s gross profit margins slim slightly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Across the firm’s fuel arm, gross profit hit $481m in the three months to 31 March, a 16 per cent increase compared to the first quarter of 2021. However, its gross profit margins were slightly [...]
L’Oreal boss: Shoppers continue to buy beauty products despite inflation May 24, 2022 The boss of cosmetics giant L’Oreal has said it has not experienced shoppers holding back on purchasing beauty products due to rising inflation. So far, the firm had seen “no impact of inflation and price impacts on consumers’ beauty consumption,” L’Oreal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said. His comments were made to the Reuters news agency at [...]
Ralph Lauren boosts sales forecast as wealthy shoppers undeterred by price rises May 24, 2022 Luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren upped its sales forecast for the year after resilient demand for designer clothes and accessories. The New-York based retailer said it was anticipating improved margins after robust demand from its largest markets in North America and Europe. Its core customer base of higher-income shoppers has been unaffected by the rising [...]
Watch: Russians forced to rethink summer travel plans as sanctions and anti-Russian sentiment bite May 24, 2022 Russians are rethinking their summer travel plans abroad amid rising prices and fears of growing anti-Russian sentiment. Watch the full report.
City of London’s annual Beerfest returns in aid of five good causes May 24, 2022 The City’s annual Beerfest returns to historic Guildhall yard, with visitors able to sample 30 different ales in support of five good causes . British beer-makers will be on show at the 7 July event alongside low alcohol and vegan products, as-well-as having food and live music on offer. The eighth event held by the [...]
Square Mile to celebrate Queen’s platinum jubilee with Commonwealth Games baton relay May 24, 2022 The Square Mile will celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee this weekend with a baton relay ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Her Majesty will be honoured during an afternoon of sport-themed activities hosted at Paternoster Square, next to St Paul’s Cathedral, on 4 June. The event, beginning at midday, marks the closing stages of the baton’s [...]
Watch as Queen Elizabeth attends Chelsea Flower Show May 24, 2022 Queen Elizabeth attended the Chelsea Flower Show, the latest of several appearances that have helped to ease public concerns about her health ahead of a national celebration of her seven decades on the throne. Watch the full report.
Wagamama owner warns of ‘volatile market’ as food and drink inflation surpasses expectations May 24, 2022 The owner of Wagamama has warned food and drink inflation is anticipated to be as high as 10 per cent this year, higher than earlier estimations. In a trading update ahead of its AGM, The Restaurant Group (TRG) said its cost pressures had been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. Food and drink inflation was [...]