Superdry: Shares tank as Dunkerton granted extension on takeover bid March 1, 2024 Shares in Superdry are down over nine per cent following an announcement it has extended a deadline for its founder and chief Julian Dunkerton to make a solid offer to take the company private.
Are we heading for a global recession? June 29, 2022 Keith Wade, Chief Economist, discusses what central bankers’ next move might be, what markets are pricing in and what the probability of a recession is. People are worrying about a global recession and with good reason. But what if the factors driving rising prices are beyond the limits of policymakers’ control? The squeeze on living [...]
PS5s and perfumes boost seasonal sales at The Very Group January 11, 2024 Christmas ales at retailer The Very Group were boosted by the popularity of games consoles and perfumes, it has been revealed.
JD Sports: FTSE 100 retailer beats analyst predictions in a ‘volatile’ market August 22, 2024 JD Sports has reported good global sales growth in the second quarter of 2024, smashing analysts’ expectations and leading to the share price rising by over six per cent in early trades. Like-for-like sales at the FTSE 100 firm rose 2.4 per cent in the 13 weeks to 3 August 2024 or 0.7 per cent [...]
Pret A Manger trades city centres for Pret-rol stations May 21, 2021 Pret A Manger is set to open new shops in petrol stations owned by the Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the café said today, in a well-needed boost for roadside stops. Wither fewer people travelling and going to work, petrol stations have suffered a sales slump of 13.3 per cent compared with the same month two [...]
Investors hope for news to boost under-pressure Currys shares December 10, 2023 It has been a bad year to be a Currys investor and shareholders will be hoping for chief executive Alex Baldock to pull something out of the hat on Thursday that they can cheer for. The electronics retailer will update the markets on how it performed in the first half of a year where revenue is expected [...]
Currys UK earnings slump amid cost of living crisis December 14, 2023 Electronic goods retailer Currys has recorded a 40 per cent drop in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) in its UK and Ireland arm.
M&S turned it around and is now in FTSE 100. Here’s why John Lewis is so far off September 14, 2023 The John Lewis Partnership has had a torrid day, following an announcement it will push its turnaround plan back by two years. It’s the latest bit of bad news that has seen it fall further behind rival Marks and Spencer, whose high street revival recently raised its profit outlook after pivoting towards clothing and homeware. [...]
Superdry share price soars over 100 per cent as Julian Dunkerton mulls takeover February 2, 2024 Superdry shares soared over 100 per cent this morning after boss and co-founder Julian Dunkerton revealed he is in talks over a possible takeover deal to rescue the troubled fashion brand. The firm told investors this morning Dunkerton is “engaged in discussions with potential financing partners” over a possible takeover offer for the business”. “These [...]
Hawes & Curtis: Working from home prompts major pivot for brand owned by Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman July 15, 2024 Hawes & Curtis, the formal menswear brand owned by Dragon's Den star Touker Suleyman, said it will focus more on casual clothing after seeing its profit dip last year, newly-filed documents have revealed.