David Lloyd’s quest to ‘premiumise’ clubs gets members back on the treadmill June 19, 2024 Fitness chain David Lloyd Clubs has seen its members return to its gyms in droves after it decked them out with luxury spas, outdoor dining areas and "premium" co-working spaces.
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child theatre owner stages sales success June 18, 2024 Nimax Theatres, the West End operator behind iconic London venues including The Palace, Garrick and Apollo Theatres, is celebrating another year of profit as sales outstrip their pre-pandemic levels for the second year in a row.
Easyhotel: Bookings surge fails to stop budget chain sinking further into the red June 18, 2024 Budget chain Easyhotel has reported its biggest loss since 2020 as a rise in bookings failed to offset more than £16m in loan charges.
Who Gives A Crap? UK shoppers answer ‘us’ as eco-friendly loo roll company triples profit June 17, 2024 The UK arm of eco-friendly toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap has achieved record sales after a global advertising campaign boosted demand for its bamboo loo roll.
Lane7: Boutique bowling alley strikes out beyond UK as sales fly June 17, 2024 The rapidly expanding boutique bowling firm Lane7 is set to launch its first venues outside of the UK following a year of increased sales and major new openings.
Warburtons: Record sales as shoppers rush to grab bakery’s fruity buns June 14, 2024 Bakery giant Warburtons more than doubled its profit after it poured investment into diversifying its product range beyond its iconic loafs.
Sharps Bedrooms: Showrooms axed as Covid-19 shopping boom well and truly over June 14, 2024 The company behind fitted furniture retailer Sharps Bedrooms has axed more showrooms as it struggles to keep up with rising wages amid its second loss-making year in a row.
Timothy Taylor’s: ‘Challenged British economy’ puts dent in brewer’s profit June 13, 2024 Brewery Timothy Taylor said its profit is "significantly down" despite its sales increasing as the business battles with "soaring utility costs" and rising wages.
Clintons: Card giant axes stores and hundreds of staff as it slips back into the red June 13, 2024 Gift card giant Clintons has fallen back into the red after laying off hundreds of staff and closing more than 50 UK stores, as its owners grapple with its customers' changing shopping habits.
Drayton Manor: Wet British summer sees profit dip ahead of iconic ride’s replacement June 13, 2024 Theme park Drayton Manor has suffered a drop in profit following a year plagued by high costs, soggy weather and dwindling visitor numbers - but there's hope a new-look roller coaster could change its fortunes.