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.
‘We have a vision’: American Golf hails improvement despite challenging year April 17, 2024 American Golf has hailed its improved financial performance despite facing "global and national factors" which negatively impacted how much customers wanted to spend and their confidence.
UK smoking ban: everything you need to know April 17, 2024 Despite some opposition, the UK smoking ban bill passed with significant support, including backing from Labour MPs.
De La Rue: Struggling British banknote maker reassures market it’s on track to hit profit target April 17, 2024 Last year, the company informed markets that demand for banknotes had slumped to the lowest level in 20 years.
Asos ahead of schedule turning ‘stock into cash’ as revenue drops 18 per cent April 17, 2024 Online retailer Asos said it was ahead of plan with its stock reduction process, as it ploughs ahead with its turnaround plan.
Liontrust continues to struggle with investor outflows despite positive fund returns April 17, 2024 Investors continued to pull money from Liontrust’s funds in the first quarter of 2024. In a trading update issued this morning, the asset manager said it had recorded £1.2bn in outflows during the first quarter of 2024. Despite the massive withdrawals, the company’s assets under management stayed flat during the quarter at £27.8bn. A total [...]
Exclusive: Laybuy up for sale after turbulent time on public markets April 16, 2024 Buy-now pay-later firm Laybuy has put itself up for sale and is hunting for potential buyers following a turbulent few years on the public markets, City A.M. can reveal.
Superdry and Dr Martens shares tank on London exits and fears for the future April 16, 2024 Shares in Superdry tanked by over 33 per cent following an announcement by the company that it would bid adieu to the public market as part of a scramble to stay alive.
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.
Superdry to delist from London Stock Exchange in latest effort to stay afloat April 16, 2024 Embattled fashion brand Superdry has said it will delist from the London Stock Exchange as part of a restructuring plan to keep the company alive.