Wingstop: How a fast food chain targeted at Gen Z is transforming London’s hospitality scene April 13, 2024 Owners of a fast food chain targeted at social media obsessed Gen Z, have said they plan to open up to 100 stores over the next five years, in a boost for Britain's ailing hospitality market
Fed leaves interest rates on hold again as worries about inflation resurface May 1, 2024 The widely anticipated decision means the federal funds rate remains at a 23-year high, standing in a range of 5.25 to 5.50 per cent.
COP28: Supermarkets to be banned from selling products linked to illegal deforestation December 9, 2023 Supermarkets will be prohibited from selling goods containing palm oil, cocoa, beef, leather and soy that come from land linked to illegal deforestation under Government plans. Environment Secretary Steve Barclay set out new laws on Saturday designed to lessen the contribution of consumers to the damage doled out on precious habitats and endangered species. The [...]
Former TV boss succeeds Ultimate Products’ founder as chief executive February 8, 2024 A former TV boss has been named as the new chief executive of Ultimate Products after its founder stepped down.
Coca-Cola HBC’s revenue fizzes almost 25 per cent – but Russia exit still hurts a year on May 3, 2023 Coca-Cola HBC AG, the bottling company of the soft drink giant, reported strong revenue growth at 22.2 per cent, but it continues to take a hit from withdrawal of its business in Russia last year. Net sales revenue were up 24.4 per cent, but the firm stated that foreign exchange movements, particularly currency devaluation in [...]
How Petra Diamonds plan to use tech to battle rise of lab-grown alternatives October 4, 2023 Blockchain technology could help diamond sellers confirm the emissions footprint and the quality of working conditions at their mines.
Unilever thanks ‘power brands’ for sales bump as Marmite-maker steams ahead with turnaround plan April 25, 2024 Consumer giant Unilever said sales of its most popular brands such as Dove soap helped drive growth in the first quarter, in the businesses first trading update since announcing plans to sell its ice-cream arm.
Jet2 gets summer-ready with new planes and profit before tax up a third April 24, 2024 Profit before tax was 33 per cent up on the previous year and in line with expectations, while Jet2 added that its balance sheet was "very strong" with total cash sitting at £3.2bn.
DFS sees “more positive” order trend after gloomy sales warnings earlier this year November 4, 2022 Sofa seller DFS said it hopes to buck a trend of furniture firms struggling amid the economic crunch, after having a more optimistic September. Since early September, the London-listed company said it had observed “a more positive trend”, in comparison to prior warnings about a softening of demand for homeware. It said group order volumes [...]
Toshiba’s prospective buyer mulls reducing £13bn bid after weak earnings December 18, 2022 The prospective buyer of Toshiba is reportedly mulling the decision to lower its bid for the Japanese tech giant. Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) secured 2.2 trillion yen (£13.23bn) for Toshiba from four Japanese banks on Friday. However, local business newspaper Nikkei reported yesterday that Toshiba’s weaker than expected earnings may knock some value off the [...]