Likewise January Sales Rise on Positive Momentum
The U.K. floor-coverings distributor on Monday said that total sales revenue increased by 8.4% in January, and Likewise-branded businesses increased by 13.6%.
Victrex Backs Targets Despite Weak Medical Performance
Despite the positive delivery against a weak quarter in the prior year, Victrex said the current backdrop in the second quarter remains mixed, with subdued medical revenues due to continuing industry ...
U.K. Shopper Traffic Rises on January’s Bargain Hunt, BRC Says
Retail footfall jumped 6.6% despite inclement weather, stimulated by promotional activity after a disappointing Christmas ...
Carlsberg Beats Profit Expectations, Warns of Slower Growth Ahead
Carlsberg beat profit expectations in 2024, but said it expects slower growth due to the loss of the San Miguel brand license ...
Future PLC Expects to Meet Market Views on Continued U.S. Progress
For the fiscal year as a whole, Future said it is confident it can meet the company-compiled consensus of revenue at 776.9 million pounds ($969.6 million), and adjusted operating profit--which strips ...
U.K. Grocery Inflation Slows as Supermarkets Bet on Discounts, Report Says
Among the top-performing grocers over the 12 weeks to Jan. 26, sales of the German discounter Lidl rose 7.4% and reached three consecutive years of growth, holding a market share of 7.2%. Online ...
Great Portland Estates Appoints William Eccleshare as Chair Designate
The real-estate investment trust on Tuesday said Eccleshare will succeed Richard Mully as chair from the conclusion of the company's annual general meeting in July, as Mully will retire from the board ...
FirstGroup Acquires Irish Bus Operator Matthews Coach Hire
FirstGroup said it acquired the Ireland-based bus operator Matthews Coach Hire, without disclosing financial details. The British transport group on Tuesday said that the family-owned coach and bus ...
Italy’s Watchdog Blocks AI App DeepSeek Over Data-Privacy Concerns, Launches Probe
The watchdog blocked access to DeepSeek after the companies that provide the DeepSeek chatbot service allegedly failed to ...
Future Names Kevin Li Ying as CEO
Future PLC said it appointed Kevin Li Ying as chief executive officer effective from March 31. The U.K. magazine publisher on Thursday said Li Ying joined the company more than 20 years ago and ...
Fever-Tree Launches Share Buyback After Deal With U.S. Molson Coors
Fever-Tree Drinks said it reached a long-term partnership with Molson Coors to boost growth in the U.S. and that it would ...
Kazatomprom Obtains Uranium Exploration Rights in Kazakhstan
Kazatomprom said it obtained a new license for uranium exploration at the Inkai-Mynkuduk block in the Suzak district of Turkestan, Kazakhstan. The world's top uranium producer on Thursday said the ...