Aviva life sales jump to £25bn, boosted by record savings and retirement inflows November 11, 2021 Aviva’s life sales have jumped to £25.3bn in its latest quarter, which has been boosted by “record” inflows in its savings and retirement division, the firm’s boss confirmed today. The insurer secured £7.3bn worth of savings and retirement funds in its third quarter, which CEO Amanda Blanc said signals “excellent” progress in its post-shakeup growth. [...]
Arsene Wenger: Invincible review – a portrait of a thoughtful legend November 11, 2021 In October 1996, Arsene Wenger officially became the manager of Arsenal FC. What he would over the next two decades would redefine both the club and English football, introducing new methods and ideas that are now commonplace across the country. A quarter of a century on from that appointment, having stepped down from the role [...]
Why diversity and inclusion is essential for every marketer November 11, 2021 According to a 2019 survey from Google and The Female Quotient, after seeing what they thought was genuine diversity and inclusion in an ad campaign, 64% of consumers took action. That’s a clear sign that focusing on diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do, but also the smart thing to do. [...]
Ted Baker shows signs of recovery despite falling share prices November 11, 2021 Ted Baker is enjoying rebounding sales and has cut its losses by 70 per cent, with the clothing chain looking to revive its fortunes as pandemic restrictions ease. Brand sales are up 23 per cent to £433m year-on-year, retail sales have grown 10.4 per cent to £136.9m during the same period, and overall losses have [...]
Becoming Cousteau review – a deep dive into the life of a pioneer November 11, 2021 To a generation, Jacques Cousteau was the man who first uncovered the world beneath the waves. An inspiration to anyone who has dreamed of exploring the depths, he has surprisingly few major films about him, although Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is a self-confessed homage. Liz Garbus, director of the excellent What [...]
Taylor Wimpey on track to meet guidance, unscathed by supply chain concerns November 11, 2021 British housebuilder Taylor Wimpey this morning said it was on track to deliver full year results in line with previous guidance, after strong housing demand helped it offset supply chain pressures. Although the country’s third-largest housbuilder said it had experienced industry-wide pressures on the cost and availability of certain materials and a shortage of drivers [...]
B&M report mixed-bag results amid supply chain pressures November 11, 2021 B&M European Value has reported group revenue increases of 1.2 per cent, in a patchy set of half-year results. The variety goods retailer has consolidated last year’s rocketing growth levels to reach £2.268bn in its interim results, which is a 26.8 per cent increase on its half-year results from 2020. On a two-year basis versus [...]
Auto Trader reports highest-ever sales as digital efforts pay off November 11, 2021 Car marketplace Auto Trader has reported its highest-ever six months of sales and profits, as demand for cars from its platform surged to record levels and the company’s focus on its digital offering in the pandemic paid off. Revenue jumped 82 per cent to £215.4m , up from £118.2m a year earlier. This was up [...]
These aren’t just good results…M&S buoyed by update November 11, 2021 Marks and Spencers’ shares were back in fashion on the FTSE 250 yesterday, after a buoyant update indicated greener pastures for the once ailing brand. The retailer boosted full year profit expectations as it reported a profit before tax of £187.3m in the six months to 2 October, sending shares up more than 16 per [...]
Burberry’s profits powered by soaring Americas sales November 11, 2021 British fashion house Burberry has been revived by rising revenues across the Americas, as full-price sales in the region nearly doubled in the first half of the year. Revenues in Europe remain 31 per cent down like-for-like on last years figures, while sales remain flat in Asia Pacific region. However, the firm is maintaining its [...]
