Marks and Spencer chief’s pay soars to decade high as turnaround pays off June 3, 2024 Marks and Spencer's turnaround plan has generated huge rewards for its boss, Stuart Machin.
Kingfisher: B&Q owner holds guidance despite weak ‘big-ticket’ sales May 21, 2024 B&Q owner Kingfisher has held its guidance for the year, as the firm posts improving sales in its UK and Ireland market.
Everest: Jon Moulton’s double-glazing supplier crashes into administration leaving hundreds of jobs at risk April 26, 2024 Everest, one Britain’s biggest double-glazing suppliers, has fallen into administration, leaving 350 jobs at risk.
Ocado enters most shorted UK companies list as Abrdn jumps to fourth. These two kept their top spots April 25, 2024 Ocado has entered the top 10 list of most shorted stocks this month, coming third, while Abrdn saw two new firms take positions out against it.
Dunelm expects gross margins to grow despite ‘volatile’ homeware market April 18, 2024 The Dunelm board described the homeware and furnishing market as “volatile” and “challenging” on Thursday, as the retailer posted flat sales during the third quarter.
Mark Kleinman: Proxies, a stock market exodus and a Kingfisher mystery April 18, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column.
Kingfisher: Bonuses slashed for top executives at B&Q and Screwfix owner after profit plummets April 16, 2024 The bonuses of the chief executive and chief financial officer of the owner of B&Q have been slashed after Kingfisher's profits fell by almost 40 per cent during its latest financial year.
City grandee and Kingfisher chair Andrew Cosslett to step down after seven years April 15, 2024 The City grandee chairman of the owner of B&Q will not stand for re-election, it was announced on Monday, a move which follows a string of profit warnings at the firm.
Carpetright drafts in advisers as it mulls cost cutting options April 5, 2024 Carpetright has reportedly drafted in advisers to explore cost-saving measures for the business as it struggles amid a slowdown in demand.
B&Q owner Kingfisher lowers outlook as struggling French arm drags down profit March 25, 2024 Kingfisher has made a loss during the full year as a slowdown in sales in its French arm continues to impact its bottom line.