Wickes announces fall in overall sales, guidance unchanged May 1, 2024 Retail sales rose by 0.6 per cent in the period, making it a year of positive retail sales growth for Wickes. The group said retail sales were driven by increased transactions rather than inflationary prices.
Mulberry continues to suffer on weak luxury demand May 1, 2024 Consumers have continued to spend on makeup and beauty goods but have reduced their spend on some luxury items like handbags.
Domino’s delivers solid first quarter results and looks ahead to busy Euros May 1, 2024 Domino's Pizza has posted first quarter earnings in line with expectations, having recovered from a difficult start to the year in January.
UK house prices drop due to ‘affordability pressures’ and soaring mortgage costs May 1, 2024 Nationwide's latest House Price Index showed that while the cost of property fell month-on-month, the annual rate of change slowed too.
GSK raises 2024 guidance after strong vaccine sales May 1, 2024 In its first quarter, British company GSK said sales rose 10 per cent to £7.4bn but total operating profit fell 18 per cent to £1.49bn.
Jeremy Hunt goes to bat for City firms with FCA ‘name and shame’ criticism May 1, 2024 Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, launched a rare broadside against the FCA over its name and shame plans
Don’t cut the green crap: Why reversing climate policies might be a mistake May 1, 2024 Labour and the Tories should not be turning their backs on the green transition - one of the UK's big success stories - at a time when taking action is more important than ever, Jessica Frank-Keyes argues
The Notebook: What a house fire can teach the FCA about consumer duty breaches May 1, 2024 Lucy McNulty takes the Notebook pen to discuss the consumer duty, John Lewis' new interview process and a podcast recommendation.
UK sporting bodies join forces to call for action over dirty waters April 30, 2024 Seven UK sporting bodies have joined forces to protect the waters they rely on and campaign for “healthy and nature-rich blue spaces.” The Angling Trust, British Rowing, British Triathlon, GB Outrigger, Paddle UK, Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Swim England have formed the Clean Water Alliance in response to concerns over sewage pollution in rivers [...]
Pitchside access, front row seats and coaches’ briefings: How football is selling ‘inside the ropes’ experiences April 30, 2024 Football has largely kept fans at arm’s length, but that looks to be changing.