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B&M revenues rise 3.7% to £2.6m in H1

B&M has reported that group revenues rose by 3.7% to £2.6m for the 26-week period to 28 September, as UK…

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Today’s news in brief-6/11/24

Marks & Spencer (M&S) reported a strong half-year performance, with profits rising 17.2% to £407.8m for the period ending 28…

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Hugo Boss sales remain flat in Q3

Hugo Boss reported flat sales to €1.02bn (£833m) in Q3 2024 despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.  In light of…

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Today’s news in brief-5/11/24

Primark’s profits surged by 51% to £1.1bn in FY24, as its parent company, Associated British Foods, credited a significant rise…

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Primark profits rise by 51% to £1.1bn in FY24

Primark has seen its operating profits soar by 51% to £1.1bn in the year ended 14 September 2024, as the…

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From side hustle to global costume leader – The story of Fraser Smeaton’s costume empire

In 2009, Fraser Smeaton, CEO and co-founder of MorphCostumes, saw an unusual potential in what seemed like an ordinary moment.…

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Today’s news in brief-29/10/24

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged the chancellor to prioritise keeping prices low as shop price deflation reached 0.8%…

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Dr Martens owner acquires stake in K-Way

Permira Growth Opportunities II, a fund advised by global investment firm and owner of Dr Martens Permira, has entered into…

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Vinted eyes expansion beyond clothes amid €340m secondary share sale

Vinted has closed a secondary share sale of €340m (£283.5m) at a valuation of €5bn (£4.17bn) and is now looking…

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Kingfisher HY profits improve despite weak sales

B&Q owner Kingfisher has revealed that its statutory pre-tax profits rose 2.3% to £324m for the six months ended 31…

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