Positive Outlook for SMEs’ Business Growth, Survey Finds
Lead: UK SMEs are feeling optimistic about growth opportunities, with 68% expressing positivity, but challenges like inflation, marketing, and...
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UK Retailers Face Challenges and Opportunities Amid Ransomware Attacks and Inflation
Independent luxury retailer Jules B considers a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) after a September ransomware attack. KSA Group will...
UK Footfall Recovery Begins as Retail Sector Shows Improvement
UK retail footfall shows signs of recovery in November, with a 0.7% decrease compared to last year, according to...
John Lewis Partnership Reports Reduced Losses and Increased Sales in H1
In the 26 weeks ended July 2023, The John Lewis Partnership's losses before tax dropped by 41% to £59...
Birkenstock UK Profits Decline Despite Revenue Growth
In a recent announcement, Birkenstock reported a 12% drop in profits to £3.9 million for its UK division despite...
Topps Tiles Reports Q3 Sales Growth and Strong Online Performance
UK tile specialist Topps Tiles reports a 4.4% increase in total sales year-on-year during the third quarter, with a...
Hotel Chocolat Reveals Marginal Loss for FY23 Amidst Challenging Market Conditions
Hotel Chocolat predicts an underlying marginal loss before tax for FY23, despite maintaining healthy cash generation with £19m on...
Virgin Wines Anticipates Lower Sales Due to Software Issues in FY23
Virgin Wines predicts its fiscal year 2023 sales will be slightly lower than expected at around £60 million due...
Card Factory Sees Record Profits Amid High Street Revival
Card Factory reports a staggering 368.5% increase in profit before tax, reaching £52.4 million, and a 27% rise in...
Eagle Eye Survey: Loyalty Programmes Key for Retailers Amid Inflationary Pressures
In a new survey by Eagle Eye, 84% of consumers believe personalized recommendations help them save at the shelf....