Yakult: ‘Hostile geopolitical picture’ hurts healthy drink maker May 30, 2024 The UK arm of healthy drink maker Yakult said a "weakening economy influenced by inflation and the general hostile geopolitical picture" impacted its finances during 2023.
Clarks slips into the red despite sales stepping towards £1bn May 30, 2024 Clarks fell to a loss of almost £40m in 2023 despite its revenue increasing to almost £1bn during the year, it has been revealed.
Boots: Profit surges at British icon as owner mulls £7bn London float May 29, 2024 Historic pharmacy chain Boots has reported a surge in its pre-tax profit for its latest financial year amid reports its owner is considering a £7bn float in London.
Interflora’s losses widen as flower delivery giant attempts ‘boldest pivot in 100-year history’ May 28, 2024 Losses widened at the UK arm of flower delivery firm Interflora widened its pre-tax losses last year, as the firm continued to struggle with customers spending less.
Arrowxl to be sold after former Yodel owner racked up debts of over £150m May 28, 2024 ArrowXL is to be sold after the company behind it, which is owned by the billionaire Barclay family and formerly included Yodel, racked up debts of more than £150m ahead of entering administration.
Protein Works: Sales and profit spike at challenger brand May 24, 2024 The company behind challenger brand Protein Works saw its sales and profits jump during its latest financial year.
Bicester Village: Shoppers eyeing bargains on luxury help sales and profits surge May 23, 2024 Shoppers seeking a bargain on luxury helped the company behind Bicester Village, which was founded by the family that owns the Empire State Building in New York, increase its sales and profits last year, according to newly-filed accounts.
The Apprentice: Former winner’s company once backed by Lord Sugar at risk of being shut down May 22, 2024 A company set up by a former winner of The Apprentice and previously backed by Lord Alan Sugar is at risk of being forcibly shut down.
Capital One: Higher loans helped revenue and profit surge May 22, 2024 Higher loans helped Capital One's revenue jump by £100m and profits surge at its European arm in 2023, it has been revealed.
Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels and Party Rings maker cuts losses May 22, 2024 The group behind brands such as Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels and Party Rings cut its losses as its revenue neared £600m.