Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group strengthens grip on AO as it increases stake again February 13, 2024 Mike Ashley's Frasers Group now owns almost a quarter of electricals seller AO after the retail giant further upped its stake.
Profits steady at Frasers Group-owned Jack Wills after store closures and job cuts May 9, 2024 Profits remained steady at Jack Wills, the fashion brand owned by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, as a raft of store closures and job cuts saw its revenue fall below £30m.
Yes in my backyard! It’s time to get London building June 17, 2024 In JG Ballard’s High-Rise, life in a pseudo-luxury tower block disintegrates into atavistic violence with residents of different floors battling for territory and against the rigid class divisions the building itself imposes on them. London hasn’t quite reached this stage, but like all dystopias the novel magnifies a basic truth – that the urban environment [...]
Santa Rally expected to bring festive joy to London’s FTSE 100 after tough year December 18, 2023 Some four in five of those polled by Interactive Investor are expecting to up their exposure to equities next year, too.
London floats fall to six-year low as UK firms snub Square Mile December 11, 2023 The number of applications to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has plunged to its lowest level in at least six years, new figures from the City watchdog show, as the Square Mile struggles to attract IPOs.
Ocado shares lead the FTSE 250 as chief announces ‘clear roadmap’ to profit July 16, 2024 The company told markets this morning, that it had revenue of £1.5bn, up by 12.6 per cent year on year, driven by 22 per cent growth in technology solutions.
Ocado continues foray into Japanese market with expanded Aeon partnership July 8, 2024 In May, Ocado held its position as the fastest growing grocer for the third month in a row, as efforts to cut prices continued to pay off.
Consumers to splash cash on haircuts and holidays – but retailers might have to wait longer for post-lockdown boom March 18, 2021 Consumers have big plans to spend when coronavirus restrictions are lifted, although retailers may have to wait until more vaccinations are rolled out before they benefit from a bounce back in trade. Brits are planning to spend more on holidays, haircuts and days out when the latest lockdown rules are eased, according to the latest [...]
FTSE 100 close: Phoenix helps London markets into the green as investors look to key inflation data November 13, 2023 "There is a little more optimism edging in on markets ahead of key inflation data out this week," Susannah Streeter said.
Coronation: How much will it be worth to the West End? April 30, 2023 Retail and hospitality businesses across London’s West-End are gearing up for a £50m boost during the Coronation weekend, as a flock of tourists will help temporarily relieve inflationary and cost of living woes. According to figures from New West End Company, which represents 600 retail, restaurant, hotel and property owners spanning from Bond Street to [...]