Wickes on track to hit guidance for year despite near 40 per cent fall in profit September 12, 2023 Wickes has said it continues to trade in line with expectations after recording a 0.7 per cent uplift in revenues to £827.7m, despite a near 40 per cent slide in profits before tax. The London-listed DIY and home improvement retailer was bolstered by sales in its Do It For Me (DIFM) offering, with sales up [...]
Wilko shuts first stores today as administration unfolds September 12, 2023 Wilko will shut its first group of shops on Tuesday as the dramatic collapse of the high street chain takes shape. The historic retailer will shut 24 stores across the UK in the first phase of closures, with hundreds of workers at the shops set for redundancy. It comes a day after administrators confirmed all [...]
Rail strikes: Transport secretary and unions haven’t met this entire year September 12, 2023 Rail strikes continue to frustrate commuters but ministers are still refusing to step in to the middle of the dispute
Primark results: ABF investors to see if digital push paid off September 11, 2023 Primark owner ABF is set to publish its full year update tomorrow, with investors keen to see if the budget favourite will continue to impress.
What’s ticking? All the latest news from Rolex, Tissot and more September 11, 2023 Swiss watchmaking is a multifaceted beast. Here, Tissot does the digital time warp; one of its neighbouring Jura Mountains blue-bloods fast forwards to the materials future; while Germany’s finest ‘uhrmacher’ slides into top gear. The Crown hits the town In a shock move announced on 25 August, in the absence of any direct descendants, Jörg [...]
A case for cutting business rates? Just look at our high streets September 11, 2023 The UK's declining high streets tell us all we need to know about the success of our punitive tax regime.
The Notebook: Charles Tyrwhitt boss on how the ‘tourist tax’ is hurting London September 11, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s Nicholas Wheeler, founder of tailored shirts specialist Charles Tyrwhitt.
Where to watch the Rugby World Cup this weekend September 7, 2023 It’s the biggest tournament in rugby union and it begins tomorrow. The Rugby World Cup will take up many of the screens across the country but some bars and pubs are hosting specialist events. Here’s where to watch this weekend’s opening set of fixtures. Northwood, Angel A vast new sports bar has opened its doors [...]
‘How hard can it be?’ Metro Bank founder Anthony Thomson on the retail banking revolution September 7, 2023 Metro Bank and Atom founder Anthony Thomson talks to City A.M. about the retail banking revolution and why he won’t be stopping anytime soon.
CAMSA-23 September 6, 2023 To submit an ENTRY to the AWARDS, send your nomination as a video of no more than five minutes to camsa23@cityam.com using WeTransfer.com/ Scroll down for awards categories and judges panel… The Crypto AM Awards Judges 2022 Dr Jane Thomason Summit Director Dr Jane is the Emeritus Chair of the World Metaverse Council, and on [...]