James Halstead: Flooring supplier nears ‘dividend king’ status with 49th straight yearly hike October 1, 2024 Flooring manufacturer James Halstead is nearing "dividend king" status after hiking investor payouts for almost 50 years straight.
DFS Furniture slumps to a loss in ‘extremely challenging’ environment September 25, 2024 Revenue from continuing operations fell by 9.3 per cent to £987.1m in the year to June.
Focusrite: Music tech firm’s bottom line hit by shipping and logistical woes August 28, 2024 Shares in UK-based music software company Focusrite plunged 16.7 per cent after it reported that, while demand for its products remains strong, shipping and logistics challenges are squeezing its bottom line. Revenue is expected to come in around £157m, in line with current market expectations, as overall demand for its suite of audio tech products [...]
Clarkson shares plunge despite dividend hike August 5, 2024 It marks the 22nd consecutive year the FTSE 250 shipbroker has increased dividend payouts for its investors.
Labour government ‘seeking closer relationship’ with EU, Reynolds to say July 16, 2024 The UK is “seeking a closer relationship” with the European Union (EU), Jonathan Reynolds will say as he travels to the G7 trade summit.
Carpetright: Retailers urged to make ‘bold decisions early’ to avoid same fate July 15, 2024 Businesses have been urged to make "bold decisions early and "avoid kicking problems down the road" in the wake of reports that Carpetright is on the brink of collapse.
Red Sea disruption hits sales at Poundland owner Pepco July 11, 2024 Delays in summer stock reaching stores due to Red Sea shipping disruption contributed to sales at Poundland owner Pepco slumping over its latest quarter.
Carnival sails ahead as cruise demand grows June 25, 2024 Carnival has posted record operating income and revenue despite the closure of Baltimore port following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
DFS Furniture: Sofa retailer issues second profit warning as Red Sea disruption takes toll June 12, 2024 Sofa retailer DFS Furniture has issued its second profit warning this year in the face of tricky Red Sea disruptions and weak consumer spend.
Coral Products: Plastic maker pledges to reinstate dividend as prospects improve June 11, 2024 Plastic products manufacturer Coral Products has pledged to reinstate dividends as it anticipates full-year revenue to be "in line with expectations" after a challenging start to the trading year.