France

Kingfisher sales rise 2.2% to £3.3bn in Q1

Kingfisher, which operates DIY brands Screwfix and B&Q, has reported that total sales rose 2.2% to £3.3bn in the first…

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JD Sports pre-tax profits drop 4% to £923m in FY25

JD Sports has seen its pre-tax profits and adjusting items drop 4% to £923m during the year ended 1 February…

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Today’s news in brief-29/4/25

Primark reported a 1% rise in sales to £4.47bn in the first half of the year, with adjusted operating profit…

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Choosing the right ESL partner: Why reliability and security matter more than ever

In today’s fast-paced retail world, standing still means falling behind among competitors. As customer expectations rise, retailers are embracing digital…

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Primark UK sales fall 4% in H1 as US and Europe boost growth

Primark’s sales grew by 1% to £4.47bn in the first half of the year, with adjusted operating profit up 8%…

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Deliveroo reports ‘strong’ Q1 as GTV hits £1.87bn

Deliveroo has reported a 9% increase in its gross transaction value (GTV) year-on-year to £1.87bn in constant currency in Q1…

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Today’s news in brief-15/4/25

Halfords has appointed Henry Birch, former CEO of The Very Group, as its new chief executive, replacing Graham Stapleton, who…

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B&M to open 45 new UK stores despite sales drop

B&M has revealed that it is aiming to open 45 new stores in the UK in 2025 despite the fact…

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LVMH makes leadership appointments to Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo

LVMH has announced three new leadership appointments within Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo.  Ramon Ros has been appointed CEO of…

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Today’s news in brief-2/4/25

Topps Tiles reported a 4% rise in half-year sales to £127.7m, with underlying growth accelerating to 4.4% in Q2. Trade…

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