Royal London plots bulk annuities push as profits rise March 8, 2024 Life insurer Royal London said it was looking to push further into the booming bulk purchase annuities market today as it posted a 19 per cent rise in profits for the year.
Supermarket sales slide before Christmas as Brits buy food and put off big ticket items December 12, 2023 Sales of general merchandise fell by seven per cent year-on-year in the four weeks to 2 December, as Brits put off spending before cashing in on sales promotions in the run up to Christmas. Total till sales growth at UK supermarkets slowed to six per cent in the last four weeks, according to the latest [...]
Campaign cock-up of the week: The candidates who can’t stop embarrassing themselves June 20, 2024 In this column, former No 10 advisor Giles Kenningham analyses the worst comms screw-ups of the election campaign. So what took the prize for the worst PR gaffe this week?
Birkenstock: Hippie sandal files for NYSE listing in further boost for US market September 13, 2023 Sandal maker Birkenstock has filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock exchange, in a further boost for the US market.
Flash your London Marathon medal for these top wellness freebies April 16, 2024 From hot and cold baths to protein-filled refuels and bike rides, don't miss out on these post-London Marathon freebies.
Dr Martens sues Temu over use of trademark on Google search April 14, 2024 Dr Martens filed the legal action against Temu filed at the High Court last week over alleged trademark infringements.
Charles Tyrwhitt: Demand for quarter-zips and gilets to lift future sales April 14, 2024 Charles Tyrwhitt expects the business to grow by 20 per cent over the next year, helped by a demand for more casual attire.
Revolution Beauty raises guidance as it ploughs ahead with growth plans March 27, 2024 Scandal-stricken Revolution Beauty has raised its profit guidance for the year, as it ploughs ahead with plans to reach £1bn in retail sales over the next six years.
French Open: Time for someone to make a name for themselves May 24, 2023 Come Monday morning the pristine white lines and hundreds of tons of clay that have been manicured for weeks will be disrupted by sliding shoes and the inevitable smashing of tennis rackets. The French Open at Roland Garros is back, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most intriguing for a number of [...]
Ed Warner: Sport England data shows activity is falling. We need to make it easier April 27, 2023 As Sport England’s latest Active Lives survey shows that we are exercising less, Ed Warner argues that we need to make participation easier. An elite athlete cadges a lift to skip a couple of kilometres of an ultra race. Tough Mudder turns Finsbury Park into a swamp and is barred from using the venue next [...]