Next gains on soaring FTSE as Lord Wolfson says it’s been a ‘long time’ since such a positive outlook March 21, 2024 Next topped the FTSE 100 on Thursday, as it once again beat market expectations and trumped rivals amid a challenging period for UK retailers.
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile today? December 1, 2021 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every morning. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. Two Magnolias UK-focused venture capital investor Two Magnolias has posted the former UK head and European president of BP to its board. Peter Mather, who will chair the board, will help Two Magnolias close its new £50m sustainability [...]
Next raises profit outlook as sales rise September 17, 2020 Retailer Next has raised its profit forecast for the second time in two months as it reported a strong recovery in online sales. The figures Total sales in the first half of the year dropped 34 per cent on last year to £1.4bn, while brand full price sales dropped 33 per cent. Online sales suffered [...]
Why we’re all loving Cruel Intentions again – as it returns to London theatre January 25, 2024 There's a new Cruel Intentions musical in London reminding us why we loved the original film so much
London festivals – 17 amazing festivals to book now ahead of summer February 27, 2024 17 amazing London festivals to book now
Suits you: TM Lewin bought by private equity firm SCP May 12, 2020 British menswear brand TM Lewin has today been acquired by SCP Private Equity via special purpose vehicle Torque Brands. TM Lewin, which was established in 1898, was sold to SCP for an undisclosed amount by Bain Capital Credit which acquired the shirt-and-tie retailer in 2015. SCP has acquired the business as a going concern, taking [...]
How Glastonbury is keeping the Churchill legacy alive June 22, 2023 Find the Glastonbury lineup here and watch at home on the BBC There may be throngs of paparazzi waiting for Elton John at this year’s Glastonbury, but if you fancy experiencing his heights of fame yourself, head to the festival’s Theatre & Circus fields, where a roaming group of photographers may chase you for your [...]
The Oscars 2023: Who’s going to win? (And who should win?) March 10, 2023 A quick quiz for you: off the top of your head, how many winners from last year’s Oscars can you name? 2022’s ceremony will be remembered for Will Smith slapping host Chris Rock, an event that overshadowed the actual awards, not leat his crowning moment when he was awarded Best Actor later in the night. [...]
Our anxiety of talking about money is hampering our philanthropic efforts December 1, 2022 You don’t make the poor richer by making the rich poorer is a sixth form thought-starter to stimulate debate about the benefits, or otherwise, of inequality. Unarguably though, some of London’s rich are enthusiastically making themselves poorer by giving their wealth to good causes. It’s obvious that the UK has issues that aren’t being solved [...]
The behind-the-scenes plans taking place after the Queen’s death September 8, 2022 As the nation comes to terms with the death of the Queen, behind the scenes the detailed plans set aside for the aftermath are being rapidly put into action. The arrangements, which have the codename London Bridge, have been in place for many years and were updated and reviewed regularly by palace aides in consultation [...]