Barratt: Capacity to build new homes, but not enough land to build on July 10, 2024 Barratt is one of the UK's top builiders, but it has struggled to grow this year.
London law firm Shoosmiths surpasses £200m revenue mark for first time July 10, 2024 Milestone for the UK law firm Shoosmiths as it surpassed £200m in revenue for the first time, as the firm works towards the upper mid-market level
Krispy Kreme: Doughnut chain hikes UK prices as it eyes expansion July 10, 2024 The UK arm of Krispy Kreme is looking to open new locations after increasing its prices in a bid to combat the rise in costs, newly-filed documents have revealed.
Water executives called in for talks with new Labour environment secretary July 10, 2024 Water bosses have been called in for talks with Labour’s new environment secretary Steve Reed, ahead of key investment rulings from Ofwat.
London landlords struggle to shift office space due to high rates and hybrid work July 10, 2024 Landlords wanting to shift large London office this year have struggled to find a willing buyer, as nerves over hybrid working and higher interest rates continue to plague the upper end of a market that is still yet fully to recover from the pandemic.
Roman: Retailer behind viral dress that ‘broke the internet’ posts record sales July 10, 2024 Roman, the clothing retailer behind a viral dress that in 2015 ignited an international debate over its colour, has seen record sales as its post-pandemic comeback continues.
London tech scale-up Unmade acquired by clothes manufacturer Hi-Tech Apparel July 10, 2024 The deal, valued at 10 times the company revenue, will see Unmade, which is working to solve fast fashion's problems though tech-enabled customised clothing on demand, work with Hi-Tech to automate the fashion industry.
Travis Perkins appoints non-exec as new boss July 10, 2024 Pete Redfern has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Travis Perkins, succeeding current CEO Nick Roberts, who is leaving after five years in the role. The UK-based building supplies firm has suffered in the economic downturn and slowdown in construction, with profits falling as much as 70 per cent in 2023. “[Redfern] [...]
Majestic Wine and Poundstretcher owner Fortress cuts costs July 10, 2024 The UK arm of Fortress Investment Group, whose portfolio includes the likes of Majestic Wine, Punch Pubs and Poundstretcher, saw its revenue and profit dip during 2023 as its US owner cut costs.
Bic pens UK sales rise despite ‘highly competitive’ market July 10, 2024 The UK arm of pen and lighter brand Bic has seen sales nudge up despite a "constant" inflationary changes impacting its customers, newly-filed documents have revealed.