Notes from a future where Britain has solved the housing crisis April 16, 2024 In ten years’ time, high house prices and low supply could be a thing of the past. Kristian Niemietz offers a despatch from that brave new world… The year is 2035 and according to provisional figures released today by the Office for National Statistics it is the tenth year in a row during which house [...]
Esquire Coffee owner cheers sales rise as it plots store expansion April 15, 2024 Cooks Coffee, the owner of Esquire Coffee in the UK and Ireland, said sales continued to rise in the year to March.
Bloom and Wild: Losses balloon to over £100m at flower seller as cost of living crisis bites April 15, 2024 Losses at the group behind Bloom and Wild ballooned to more than £100m during its latest financial year after being hit by the cost of living crisis.
Rapid grocery firm Getir eyes major shake-up as valuation slides April 14, 2024 Getir, one of the world's largest grocery delivery platforms, is reportedly looking at a major restructuring, which could see it broken up or pull out of remaining markets.
Charles Tyrwhitt: Demand for quarter-zips and gilets to lift future sales April 14, 2024 Charles Tyrwhitt expects the business to grow by 20 per cent over the next year, helped by a demand for more casual attire.
How has opinion of John Lewis’ brand image changed over Sharon White’s tenure? April 12, 2024 Steve Hatch, the chief executive of YouGov explains how the high-street favourite's image has changed under Sharon White's tenure.
Lenders expect higher default rates on mortgages and credit cards in coming months April 11, 2024 British lenders are seeing increasing demand for mortgages and credit card lending but higher default rates, according to an official survey, as households and businesses struggle with elevated borrowing costs.
Trading resumes in Revolution Bars after firm secures £12.5m in emergency fundraising April 11, 2024 Troubled Revolution Bars last night announced an emergency multi-million pound fundraising backed by serial hospitality investor Luke Johnson.
Frozen, Back to the Future and Matilda boost West End theatres owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber April 11, 2024 The popularity of productions such as Frozen, Back to the Future and Matilda with audiences helped sales near £200m at the theatres owned by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, newly-filed documents have revealed.
US licensing partner joins race to buy up remaining assets of embattled Ted Baker April 10, 2024 Ted Baker’s American licensing partner is reportedly the lead contender to take control of the businesses embattled British arm.