Watch theft wave continues – with £1.5bn-worth lost or stolen in one year alone March 18, 2024 A sharp rise in theft has driven a more than threefold increase in the number of watches recorded as lost or stolen over the last 12 months, according to new data, as the value of missing timepieces hits £1.5bn.
Currys confident profits will beat forecasts despite slipping sales over Christmas January 18, 2024 Electrical retailer Curry’s said group profit before tax is expected to be ahead of expectations, despite sales falling over the Christmas period.
Virgin Experience Days remains confident despite sales and profits slipping April 8, 2024 Virgin Experience Days is "confident of a strong year ahead" despite seeing its turnover and profits slip during its latest 12 months.
Tortilla Mexican Grill lowers guidance as shoppers steer clear of high street December 20, 2023 Tortilla Mexican Grill said it is trading below market expectations as sales have been hit by slow footfall on the high street and consumers spending less. During the full year, the board said that UK like-for-like growth was up slightly to 3.7 per cent, as the firm added it was helped by new store openings [...]
China breaks deflationary chains with February surge in consumer prices March 11, 2024 China saw its first instance of inflation in February after enduring four consecutive months of deflation.
UK confidence in financial inclusion plummets despite strengthening economy August 15, 2024 People in the UK are feeling significantly less financially included than they used to be, City A.M. can reveal, as the pressure of the cost of living crisis continues to weigh on the public . The proportion of people who say they feel financially included in the UK has dropped to only 56 per cent [...]
Amazon Prime Day sales reach record high thanks to discount-hungry shoppers July 19, 2024 Amazon Prime Day hit record heights thanks to discount-hungry shoppers as sales passed £14.2bn during the two-day shopping event, according to new figures.
Salter owner Ultimate Products forecasts lower earnings after ‘disappointing’ spring May 10, 2024 Salter owner Ultimate Products has lowered its full-year earnings forecast after a disappointing Spring hit sales.
Crest Nicholson: House builder’s profit craters 71 per cent ahead of new chief’s arrival June 13, 2024 House builder Crest Nicholson said operating profit slid in the first half of the year as the firm continues to be bruised by challenges in the property sector.
China’s consumer inflation steady, factory prices dip in May June 12, 2024 China's consumer inflation remained stable in May, while the decline in producer prices showed signs of easing.