Consumer confidence low ahead of ‘inevitable’ post-furlough job losses August 21, 2020 Consumer confidence remained low throughout August ahead of “inevitable” redundancies when the government winds down the coronavirus job retention scheme. According to the latest research, consumer confidence was minus 27 this month, flat compared to July’s reading. However, the coronavirus pandemic has seen optimism plummet since August 2019, when consumer confidence stood at minus 14. [...]
‘Fizz has left the market’: House prices fell by 0.6 per cent in January as average property value plummets February 1, 2023 The average UK house price fell by 0.6 per cent in January, according to Nationwide Building Society. Annual house price growth slowed to 1.1 per cent , from 2.8 per cent in December, and the typical property value is now 3.2 per cent lower than its August peak, the lender said. The average UK house [...]
Next boss Lord Wolfson: London’s High Streets had ‘more to worry about’ four years ago despite loss of brands like Topshop January 5, 2023 Next boss Lord Wolfson has “less reason to worry about the high street” compared to a few years ago, on the tail of a slew of household names shuttering. Physical retail was in a less concerning position than in recent years, when a switch to online shopping signalled a death knell for many staple retailers, [...]
Fever Tree profit margins impacted by shipping and inflationary pressures September 13, 2022 Fever Tree has said price increases on its soft drinks only partially helped to off-set cost pressures caused by heightened shipping costs. The tonic-water seller said its gross margins had been hit by “inflationary cost pressures and continued exposure to elevated Trans-Atlantic freight costs,” in interim results published on Tuesday. A gross margin of 37.4 [...]
Fintech challenger banks steam ahead of high street stalwarts in CMA ranking August 15, 2022 Fintech challenger banks Starling and Monzo have leapt ahead of their traditional high street rivals in a fresh ranking of UK lenders published today by the Competition and Markets Authority.
After Lidl v Tesco: Business branding may seem like a snoozefest, but get it wrong and it may cost you April 20, 2024 After a legal battle of Lidl v Tesco, trademark disputes has been at the forefront of people's minds as the thought of expensive litigation highlights just how important branding is for a business
FTSE 100 today: London markets braced for quiet start; Q1 earnings and UK monthly GDP in spotlight April 12, 2024 Asian stocks remain quiet, gold hits new highs, and oil prices climb. Amazon reaches a record peak, while Fed officials remain wary of rate cuts. Focus now turns to Q1 earnings, the UK monthly GDP for February, and the preliminary US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for April.
Interview: Ovo Energy’s boss bets on green future to cement Big Six status April 20, 2023 Ovo Energy’s CEO Raman Bhatia talks about the sector’s latest challenges, from driving renewable energy to rethinking forced prepayment meters.
Domino’s Pizza delivers hot half year results as it opens 29 new stores August 1, 2023 Domino’s Pizza Group has benefited from a bleak winter with UK and Ireland stuffed-crust lovers staying in and ordering cheesy slices, as the chain adds more stores around the country. The pizza delivery company has reported a 19.6 per cent rise in revenue to £332.9m, up from £278.3m in the first half year ended 25 [...]
Electric cars running out of charge as sales forecast downgraded May 4, 2023 Electric vehicle (EV) sales forecasts have been lowered despite nine consecutive months of growth in the UK car market, as concerns build over inadequate charging infrastructure in the UK. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) forecasts, 22.6 per cent of new car registrations will now be battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by [...]