Billionaire Issa brothers’ £2bn Asda deal sees petrol stations empire EG Group surge back to profit May 20, 2024 The petrol forecourts empire built by the billionaire Issa brothers, who also own Asda, surged back into the black in 2023 following its £2bn deal with the supermarket giant.
Losses widen at owner of five-star London hotel The Stafford and Michelin restaurant May 17, 2024 The owner of The Stafford, a five-star hotel in London as well as a Michelin-starred restaurant, saw its losses widen in 2023 after the decline of staycations and the worsening economy in the UK.
Folding bike maker Brompton gears up international sales as profit passes milestone May 17, 2024 A surge in international sales helped Brompton, the folded bikes company popular with London commuters, report a jump in its turnover and profit.
Lush posts huge loss but hopes SpongeBob SquarePants and Barbie deals can turn fortunes around May 17, 2024 Lush is seeking the help of SpongeBob SquarePants and Barbie to help it boost sales and return to profit.
Former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis targets first Boux Avenue profits May 15, 2024 Former Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis is targeting a first ever profit for his lingerie stores chain Boux Avenue despite its losses widening.
Ray-Ban owner blames wet British summer for slower sales May 15, 2024 "One of the wettest summers in recent history" dimmed the rise in sales at the owner of Ray-Ban in 2023, it has been revealed.
Franco Manca and The Real Greek owner blames home workers for fall into the red despite sales rising to £100m May 14, 2024 The owner of the Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurant chains has blamed the rise in home working for it slipping into the red.
Rising costs fail to keep Brits from their cups of tea as Clipper owner posts record sales May 14, 2024 Rising inflation has failed to get in the way of the British public and their cups of tea after the company behind Fairtrade brand Clipper reported record sales.
‘Successful’ year for Longleat Safari Park and Cheddar Gorge despite ‘inopportune’ bad weather May 14, 2024 The owner of Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Cheddar Gorge has hailed a "very successful" 2023 despite being hit by bad weather at "the most inopportune times".
Poundland’s profit slashed despite sales rising by £200m May 13, 2024 Poundland's profits were slashed by almost £33m during its latest financial year despite its sales rising by nearly £200m, it has been revealed.