Pret A Manger names new chair as it sets sights on international expansion Hospitality Pret A Manger has named its new chairman and announced the return of one of its co-founder as it shakes up its board amid a period of international growth.
PZ Cussons: Shares jump after company announces restructuring Retail Shares in PZ Cussons rose over five per cent in early trade after it announced plans to offload its fake tan brand St Tropez and review its operations in Africa.
Warpaint London expands into Superdrug and Boots as revenue leaps 40 per cent Retail Warpaint cosmetics has reported a 40 per cent rise in revenue for the year ended 31st December, helped by the launch of its products in New Look and Superdrug stores.
Reckitt Benckiser: Nutrition arm bruised amid baby formula litigation case April 24, 2024 Like-for-like sales at its nutrition arm fell by 9.9 per cent to £591m, which more than offset growth of 7.1 per cent at its hygiene arm and one per cent at its health arm.
After its latest deal, could JD Sports be the next FTSE 100 company to move to the US? April 23, 2024 A decision by JD Sports to pick up an American listed retailer will increase North America’s share of group sales from approximately 32 per cent to approximately 40 per cent.
Puregym targets up to 70 new sites this year after revenue boost April 23, 2024 PureGym has said it plans to keep expanding with new gyms, targeting between 60-70 new gyms this year across its markets.
JD Sports picks up US retailer as stateside focus increases April 23, 2024 JD Sports has proposed to buy US-based sportswear retailer Hibbett for around $1.08bn (£880m), creating a business worth £4.7bn in North America.
Chocolate and discount-loving Brits drive food inflation down for 14th straight month April 23, 2024 Grocery price inflation fell to 3.2 per cent over the four weeks to 14 April, marking the fourteenth monthly drop in a row, new figures by Kantar show.
Primark owner ABF raises dividend as markets ‘return to normality’ April 23, 2024 Primark owner Associated British Food (ABF) has raised its dividend following a strong set of results in the 24 weeks to 2 March.
Tipping law to come into effect this October amid fears it will pile further pressure on hospitality April 22, 2024 As of October, employers will no longer be allowed to hold back service charges from their staff, amid fears the legislation could place further pressure on hospitality businesses.