More misery for retail as footfall slips to lowest level since pandemic on wet weather and strikes March 1, 2024 Unpredictable British weather has yet again been blamed for hurting trade on UK high streets. According to a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), footfall recorded in February slumped to the lowest since the pandemic, falling 9.3 per cent against a 2.3 per cent decline the prior month. Some 23mm of rain fell across [...]
Outernet: Meet the man behind London’s biggest tourist attraction – and maybe the future of advertising February 29, 2024 Outernet's arrival in the West End has transformed one corner of Charing Cross Road - and become a global hub for cutting-edge advertising. Boss Philip Boucher O'Ferrall shows City A.M. around.
The Body Shop: Full list of stores to close as almost 500 jobs cut February 29, 2024 The locations of The Body Shop stores which are to close following the brand's collapse into administration have been revealed.
Losses at Itim Group to beat market expectations as sales rise February 29, 2024 Technology company itim Group has said its pre-tax losses are anticipated to be ahead of market expectations when it announces its full results for 2023.
Spring Budget 2024: What are business groups lobbying for? February 29, 2024 Firms up and down the UK are waiting in anticipation for Jeremy Hunt and the Treasury to reveal the contents of next week’s Spring Budget.
Spring Budget 2024: Transport for London in ‘terminal decline’ if new cash not forthcoming February 29, 2024 As the Spring Budget looms, London's real estate sector has launched fresh calls for a long-term funding package for Transport for London.
FTSE 100 close: London markets move higher after boost from US inflation figures February 29, 2024 London markets moved higher on a busy morning of corporate results, with shares in Ocado and Haleon both rising significantly.
Halfords issues another profit warning as demand for cycling falls flat February 28, 2024 Halfords has issued another profit warning as the cycling and motoring retailer continues to be impacted by a “weakening” demand for its goods.
FTSE 100 live: London markets flat despite inflation boost, miners rise February 27, 2024 Markets were also given a lift by the news that shop price inflation slowed to 2.5 per cent in February, the lowest level seen in two years.
Mission: Nutrition brand backed by Jake Humphrey and Michael Vaughan seeking extra investment February 27, 2024 A nutrition brand backed by the likes of Jake Humphrey and Michael Vaughan is seeking to raise an extra £1.5m as it eyes turning a profit for the first time in 2026.