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Jon Robinson is City AM's UK Editor and is tasked with leading the expansion of the publication's business coverage beyond London. Based in Manchester, he focuses on regional stories, aiming to give a national platform to companies outside the M25. He is also the host of Boardroom Uncovered, City AM's podcast featuring candid conversations with the UK's top business leaders about their journeys, challenges and successes.

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TGI Fridays UK collapses into administration as all restaurants put up for sale

September 18, 2024

The company behind TGI Fridays restaurants in the UK has collapsed into administration as it attempts to see all its 87 sites across the country. London-listed Hostmore has appointed administrators from Teneo to oversee the process after plans to buy the US restaurant chain collapsed earlier this month. The business said it hopes to sell [...]
Carex, Imperial Leather and Original Source maker PZ Cussons slumps into the red after Nigerian Naira collapse

September 18, 2024

Shares in PZ Cussons, the company behind the likes of Carex, Imperial Leather and Original Source, have been cut after the business revealed how a 70 per cent slash to the Nigerian Naira has impacted its finances. The Manchester-headquartered firm, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, has reported a revenue of £527.9m for [...]
Far East sales sparkle at diamond jeweller and luxury watchmaker Graff

September 18, 2024

A surge in Far East sales more than offset a decline in US revenue at diamond jeweller and luxury watchmaker Graff during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The London-headquartered business has reported a revenue of $842.2m (£637.5m) for 2023, up from the $724.8m (£523.6m) it posted for 2022, newly-filed accounts with Companies [...]
Quooker: UK sales kept on the boil at hot water tap brand

September 18, 2024

The UK arm of instant hot water tap brand Quooker has hailed “heightened market acceptance” for its continued rise in its sales. The Manchester-headquartered division has posted a turnover of £80.6m for 2023, up from the £72.4m it achieved in 2022. According to newly-filed accounts with Companies House, the firm’s pre-tax profit also nudged up [...]
Lucozade, Ribena and Orangina owner continues remarkable profit rise

September 18, 2024

Profit at the UK company behind Lucozade, Ribena and Orangina has increased for the seventh consecutive year while its sales continued its post-pandemic rise. Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has reported a pre-tax profit of £109.1m for 2023, up from the £100.7m it posted for 2022, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The last [...]
Footasylum: New flagship Oxford Street store helps profit more than double

September 18, 2024

Pre-tax profit more than doubled at footwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum during its latest financial year. The Greater Manchester-headquartered company has reported a profit of £6m for the year to 27 January, 2024 , up from the £2.8m it posted for the prior 12 months. During the year Footasylum opened a flagship 20,000 sq ft Oxford Street [...]
Knoops: Drinking chocolate chain eyes £5m boost after more than doubling sales

September 17, 2024

Knoops is looking to raise an extra £5m to fuel its continued expansion in the aftermath of its revenue more than doubling during its latest financial year. The London-headquartered drinking chocolate chain has reported a revenue of £9.3m for the year to 31 March, 2024, up from the £4.4m it posted for the prior 12 [...]
Accor: Novotel, Pullman Mercure hotels return to the black as profit jumps at Ibis

September 17, 2024

The company behind Accor’s Novotel, Pullman and Mercure brands in the UK returned to the black in 2023 while profit jumped its Ibis division, it has been revealed. Newly-filed results for both divisions have revealed a significant jump in their turnover and profit for their latest financial years. The accounts, filed with Companies House, also [...]
Allsaints: Record year for fashion brand despite retail decline

September 17, 2024

Fashion brand Allsaints achieved another record year after a boost to its wholesale, franchise and licensing revenue offset a fall in its retail performance. The London-headquartered company has posted a total revenue for the year to 3 February, 2024, of £459.5m, a rise of 0.6 per cent compared to the prior 12 months. Its wholesale, [...]
Deliveroo: Boss Will Shu in £15m pay day after selling millions of shares

September 16, 2024

The chief executive and co-founder of Deliveroo has received a pay day of almost £15m after selling more than 9m shares in the London-listed company. Will Shu has disposed of 9.4m shares worth £14.8m between 12 September and 16 September to “cover personal property investments”. Following the sell off, Shu retains 95.8m shares in Deliveroo. [...]

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