Kylie Jenner Instagram post helps drive sales at Kurt Geiger as fans buy ‘affordable’ £270 bag February 5, 2024 Billionaire Jenner, who has 400 million followers on Instagram, posted an image of herself posing with a £270 handbag made by the brand
UK companies facing second-highest level of financial ‘distress’ in Europe February 5, 2024 UK businesses are facing the second-highest level of “deepening” financial distress in Europe due to inflation and high interest rates.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 5, 2024 Asian markets dip while oil prices hold steady amid Gaza ceasefire talks. Attention is on the RBA policy decision, China inflation, PMIs, and U.S. CPI
Ted Baker owner exploring UK store closures to reduce costs February 4, 2024 The US owner of fashion chain Ted Baker is reportedly considering a major cost-cutting plan that could see job losses and store closures.
Zuber Issa exploring £500m sale of Asda stake in split with brother February 4, 2024 One of the billionaire Issa brothers, who together co-own Asda alongside a private equity firm, is reportedly trying to offload his stake in the supermarket as it grapples with a mounting debt pile.
FTSE 100 close: London ends week down after US jobs figures February 2, 2024 US tech stocks dominated overnight news, all eyes will turn to US non-farm payrolls report, which are out at 1.30pm.
Superdry share price soars over 100 per cent as Julian Dunkerton mulls takeover February 2, 2024 Superdry shares soared over 100 per cent this morning after boss and co-founder Julian Dunkerton revealed he is in talks over a possible takeover deal to rescue the troubled fashion brand. The firm told investors this morning Dunkerton is “engaged in discussions with potential financing partners” over a possible takeover offer for the business”. “These [...]
How a ‘hands-on approach’ is helping drive sales at national butchers Althams February 2, 2024 Turnover at national butchers Althams continued its post-pandemic rise during its latest financial year while its profits also grew, newly-filed documents have confirmed.
January sales fail to impress shoppers as London footfall disappoints February 2, 2024 January was another disappointing month for London retailers as shoppers steered clear of the high street. A new report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed footfall across the capital declined by 1.7 per cent at the start of the month. This has widened from a fall of 1.4 per cent recorded in December. With [...]
Schuh creates almost 350 jobs as sales take £50m step forward February 1, 2024 Schuh created almost 350 jobs as its sales surged by nearly £50m, new documents have revealed.