Mountain Equipment hit by export sales cut as profit more than halves RETAIL Profit at Mountain Equipment more than halved following a strong few years of growth as the brand saw a sharp decline in exports, according to newly-filed documents.
Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brewery and Andy Murray-backed Castore named among fastest-growing British businesses Business Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brewery and sportswear brand Castore, which is backed by Sir Andy Murray and the billionaire Issa brothers, have been named among the fastest-growing companies in Britain.
Sour year for VK and Hooch maker as price rises fail to offset costs jump Retail The maker of alcoholic drinks such as VK and Hooch saw its profit slashed as its costs surged despite the group raising prices.
Tea brand Twinings brews profit to nearly £100m June 3, 2024 British tea brand Twinings brewed up a profit of almost £100m during its latest financial year, it has been revealed.
‘Major milestone’: UK ratifies Indo-Pacific CPTPP post-Brexit trade deal ahead of schedule May 17, 2024 The UK has hit a “major milestone” in its efforts to join the CPTPP trade pact as it ratified the terms of agreement ahead of schedule.
Services trade sees UK become world’s fourth largest exporter April 9, 2024 The UK has become the world’s fourth largest exporter thanks to a boost in services, fresh trade figures have shown.
Cider maker Thatchers toasts success despite ‘unprecedented economic challenges’ March 19, 2024 Sales at historic cider maker Thatchers increased despite the company facing "unprecedented economic challenges" during its latest financial year.
Lurpak owner Arla Foods to spend nearly £180m to export mozzarella March 19, 2024 Arla Foods, the maker of brands including Cravendale, Skyr and B.O.B milk, has announced plans to spend almost £180m to enable the business to export mozzarella across the world in the next three years.
Kemi Badenoch wants trade ‘barriers torn down’ at Abu Dhabi summit February 26, 2024 Kemi Badenoch is promoting tariff-free trade at a global summit in Abu Dhabi in a bid to see “more barriers torn down”.
British business feeling the impact of Red Sea disruption as strikes against the Houthis continue February 26, 2024 Research from the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) showed that 55 per cent of UK exporters have been impacted by disruption of shipping to the Red Sea.