Independence Day whiskey: The best Rye and Bourbon July 4, 2024 Take this Independence Day to celebrate the rise of craft distilleries across the US, which are changing the profile of American whiskey
Barclays to sell German consumer finance business in latest European disposal July 4, 2024 Barclays has struck a deal to sell its German consumer finance unit to Vienna-based financial group Bawag as the FTSE 100 lender tries to streamline its operations in continental Europe.
Mark Kleinman: Boots owner Walgreens has shot itself in foot July 4, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man that gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column.
Evri: Chinese online retailer JD.com emerges as potential bidder for £2bn parcel delivery giant July 3, 2024 British parcel delivery company Evri could be the target of Chinese online retailer JD.com, according to reports.
Topps Tiles’ sales continue to fall as homeowners steer clear of ‘big ticket’ DIY July 3, 2024 The London-listed Topps Tiles Group has seen sales drop year-on-year as it says demand for big-ticket home projects remains low amid a "challenging" macroenvironment.
Jessops: Camera seller owned by Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones suffers another year of lacklustre sales July 2, 2024 Jessops, the camera retailer owned by Dragon's Den star Peter Jones, failed to claw its way out of the red as its sales continued to slump, despite a drive to target younger customers.
Sweet success for Haribo as UK sales hit record high thanks to new products July 2, 2024 The UK arm of gummy confectionery giant Haribo, which also makes Maoam chews, has achieved record sales for the second year in a row as a string of new seasonal product launches continued to tempt consumers.
Sainsbury’s shares slip as investors spooked by latest update July 2, 2024 Sainsbury's food sales have continued to grow with the supermarket gaining a boost from its one hour grocery delivery service and its Aldi price match scheme.
Shoe Zone shares plunge as firm issues profit warning July 2, 2024 Shoe Zone has lowered its profit forecast after it said weaker demand for its products plus the soaring cost of shipping had compounded an already challenging trading environment.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open lower on weak Asian cues, focus on elections July 2, 2024 Asian markets mixed amid Trump re-election speculation, yen near 38-year low; Eyes on French election deadline and US Jolts.