Dr Martens share price plummets 26 per cent after another slump in sales November 30, 2023 Another slump in sales has turned all eyes to Dr Martens today as the London-based bootmaker reported a 5 per cent dip in revenue, despite investors hoping for signs of turnaround. Dr Martens saw a revenue decline to £395.8m in the six months to September 30 as it continued to battle weakness in its US [...]
Taylor Wimpey revenue jumps 190 per cent after building record number of homes August 4, 2021 Housebuilding group Taylor Wimpey has built a record number of homes in the past six months, which has given its revenue a well-needed uplift. The housebuilder completed some 7,303 homes in the six months to 4 July, up from 2,771 in the same period last year. Shares were up three per cent in its afternoon [...]
Volex making good progress as firm lays out 2027 growth targets June 26, 2024 Revenue growth was concentrated in the firm's medical and 'complex industrial technology' divisions.
CBI: Roadmap needed as firms struggle amid rising wealth tax rumours August 29, 2024 Publishing a long-term tax roadmap would address the “confidence shortfall” among UK firms, the Confederation for British Industry (CBI) has urged the government, amid swirling rumours of a wealth tax. Businesses are facing “cost pressures” and “middling conditions” and in need of a “major boost to confidence”, the CBI has said, following hints from Sir [...]
Deliveroo ends 2023 on a high, expects positive cash flow in 2024 March 14, 2024 Strong demand for takeaways and lower costs helped Deliveroo record positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) last year.
UK economy: Business output at highest level since May 2022 as recovery continues April 8, 2024 Economic output climbed to its highest level since May 2022 in March, according to the BDO Business Trends report.
Virgin Wines returns to black as subscription sign ups soar July 25, 2024 Virgin Wines has returned to profitability despite a "challenging" backdrop, with its wine subscription service helping to offset its increased running costs.
Soho House: Waiting list for Kendall Jenner favourite reaches record high ahead of Manchester, Sao Paolo and US openings May 10, 2024 Soho House's memberships jumped 10 per cent to 261,571 in the fourth quarter ahead of openings in Manchester, Sao Paolo and the US.
UK growth set to continue as manufacturing PMI climbs to two year high July 24, 2024 The economy’s strong performance so far in 2024 looks set to continue thanks to the continued recovery of the manufacturing sector, a closely watched survey suggests. S&P’s ‘flash’ purchasing managers’s index (PMI) came in at 52.7, up from 52.3 last month and slightly higher than the 52.6 expected by economists. The survey, which measures economic [...]
Hospitality sector to create 700,000 jobs over festive season, research finds December 4, 2023 Around 700,000 jobs are expected to be created in the hospitality industry over the festive season, new research suggests. Around half of companies in the sector are hiring staff for the busy next few weeks, with an average of eight each, according to recruitment site Caterer.com. Kathy Dyball, director at Caterer.com, said: “Despite the cost-of-living [...]