Kingfisher: Former Tesco exec heads for big role at B&Q owner June 17, 2024 A former-Tesco exec is set to join the leadership team at Kingfisher, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, following the resignation of its chief financial officer Bernard Bot.
Plans worth £5bn to create 30,000 jobs given the green light June 14, 2024 Plans that could create more than 30,000 new jobs and attract billions of pounds of private investment to the West Midlands have been given the green light.
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.
Harworth Group: Green light for logistics hub at major Northern rail interchange June 14, 2024 Property developer Harworth Group has been given the green light to build a 1.5 million sq ft industrial and logistics hub.
Global Ports Holding: Record number of cruise passengers heading to Norway June 14, 2024 One of the world's largest cruise port operator, Global Ports Holding, has seen a record number of cruise ship passengers pass through its hubs, with visitors to Malta and Italy outstripping their pre-pandemic levels
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.
Halma: Record profit for safety equipment maker as sales pass £2bn June 13, 2024 British health and safety device maker Halma achieved a record profit again during its latest financial year as sales hit £2bn for the first time in its history.
