Sainsbury’s keeps profit guidance as loyalty card Christmas boosts sales January 10, 2024 British supermarket Sainsbury’s thanked cash strapped shoppers using its loyalty card scheme for a bumper Christmas.
Asda private equity owners grilled by MPs as supermarket braces for historic strikes January 9, 2024 Asda’s private equity owners, TDR Capital, have refuted claims the firm is anti-trade union, as the supermarket braces for historic strike action.
Majestic Wine toasts best-ever Christmas as consumers quaff fine wine January 9, 2024 Majestic Wines toasted its best ever Christmas in its 43-year history as more than 60,000 customers shopped with the store for the first time.
Veganuary wine tips: The best plant-based pairings January 9, 2024 A season of two halves, winter is first festive then frugal with many people spending January watching both their waistlines and pennies. The idea of Dry January makes me shudder to my core, but veganuary is quickly gaining in popularity, with more and more of us focusing on plant-based dining this month. January is bleak [...]
B&M: Discount retailer enjoys rewards of cost-of-living Christmas January 9, 2024 B&M Bargains enjoyed a buoyant Christmas, reporting a five per cent leap in revenues during the golden quarter.
No point in a ‘perfect’ stock market if no one’s using it, City figure hits back at Carson Block January 9, 2024 There is no point in having a “theoretically perfect” stock market if no one uses it, a top capital markets figure has hit back at Carson Block.
Pubs enjoy bumper December despite rail disruption January 9, 2024 Brits heading out to Christmas parties helped drive spending in bars and pubs higher by 7.9 per cent in December despite rail strikes.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 9, 2024 Asian markets surge amid weaker dollar, gold and oil prices climb, bitcoin surges, United Airlines uncovers loose bolts on multiple 737 max, eyes on U.S. inflation and JPMorgan chase/Citigroup earnings this week
Merry Clickmas: UK shoppers splashed £24bn online over festive season January 8, 2024 Christmas shoppers in the UK filled their carts with more than £24bn in online spending over the festive season, fresh data has revealed.
M&S shares: Retailer set to take Christmas crown after bumper festive season January 8, 2024 M&S will update investors on Christmas trading on Thursday as the high street darling is expected to once again dazzle markets with a stellar performance.