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Jan- 2025 -14 January
Today’s news in brief-14/1/25
JD Sports adjusted its profit expectations for FY24 to £915m-£935m, down from an earlier forecast of £955m-£1bn, citing challenging market conditions during the holiday season. Sales in the nine weeks to January 4 dipped 1.5%, though December saw a 1.5% rise in like-for-like sales. Organic revenue grew 3.4%, driven by…
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14 January
Historic Partridges store in Chelsea to close in February
Partridges, the independent family-run food store, has announced that after 53 years in Chelsea, it will be closing its fine food store in Duke of York Square, Chelsea on 2 February 2025. Its store at 17-19 Gloucester Road, Kensington, SW7 4PL will continue to trade as usual and a new…
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14 January
The Very Group sales rise 2.3% in run-up to Christmas
The Very Group retail sales rose 2.3% year-on-year during the seven weeks to 27 December 2024. Excluding Nike, Very UK and Group retail sales grew by 4.5% and 2.8% year-on-year respectively. Across this period, the home and beauty category jumped 15% YoY, toys, gifts and beauty increased 7.3%, meanwhile fashion…
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14 January
Card Factory revenues rise 4.7% over Xmas period
Card Factory has revealed that total revenues rose by 4.7% in line with expectations in November and December, thanks to higher average basket values due to expanded ranges and sales of gifts and celebration essentials. For the 11 months to 31 December 2024, the retailer saw total sales rise 6.2%…
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14 January
Brunello Cucinelli revenues surge to €1.27bn
Brunello Cucinelli has reported a 12.1% rise in FY revenues to €1.27bn (£1.07bn), thanks to “very positive sales” throughout the year. In Q4 itself, the group achieved a turnover of €358m (£301.45m), up 11.6%. Geographically, the Americas saw a 17.8% rise in revenues to €476.5m (£400.8m), an increase of, accounting…
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14 January
Authentic Brands Group names Matt Maddox as president
Authentic Brands Group, a global brand development and licensing platform valued at $20bn (£16.3bn), has announced the appointment of Matt Maddox as president. Authentic said Maddox is a “highly accomplished leader” with more than 20 years of experience in global hospitality and gaming. He most recently served as CEO of…
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14 January
Ocado retail revenues rise 17% amid boost in active customers
Ocado has revealed that its retail revenue rose 17.5% to £715.8m for the 13 weeks ended 1 December 2024. Alongside this, the joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S revealed that its active customers rose 12.1% to 1.12m. Ocado stated that it delivered another record-breaking Christmas, with its highest ever…
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14 January
JD Sports lowers FY guidance after ‘challenging’ winter
JD Sports has lowered its full-year guidance after it struggled with a “challenging and volatile” market over the Christmas period. The group now expects full-year profits to be between £915m and £935m, down from previous expectations of £955m to £1bn. It comes as like-for-like sales in the nine weeks to…
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13 January
Tesco urges gov to deliver plan for UK agriculture
Tesco is calling on the government to provide a clear and comprehensive plan to support UK farmers transition to net zero as it announces new plans to set up two low carbon concept farms in its supply chain to trial low carbon farming methods and help suppliers accelerate innovation. Speaking…
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13 January
Today’s news in brief-13/1/25
Asda announced a significant overhaul of its operations, cutting 13 regional manager roles and consolidating management of supermarkets and express stores into 22 sub-regions from 30. The changes, driven by poor Christmas performance with a 5.8% drop in sales and a decline in market share to 12.5%, mark Allan Leighton’s…
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