Timpson boss: Retail parks ‘big problem’ for future of the high street April 14, 2024 The boss of Timpson has sounded the alarm over the impact of retail parks on Britain's high streets and said they are contributing to the demise of town centres.
Rapid grocery firm Getir eyes major shake-up as valuation slides April 14, 2024 Getir, one of the world's largest grocery delivery platforms, is reportedly looking at a major restructuring, which could see it broken up or pull out of remaining markets.
Charles Tyrwhitt: Demand for quarter-zips and gilets to lift future sales April 14, 2024 Charles Tyrwhitt expects the business to grow by 20 per cent over the next year, helped by a demand for more casual attire.
Gordon Ramsay’s £13m London pub taken over by squatters April 13, 2024 Squatters have taken over a Gordon Ramsay pub in London which is currently up for sale with a guide price of £13m.
Crunch time: Cérélia forced to sell Jus-Rol after court dismisses appeal April 12, 2024 French pastry maker Cérélia has been ordered to sell frozen pastry Jus-Rol after losing an appeal against the competition watchdog. US based food company General Mills, which owns Jus-Rol, announced in November 2021 that it agreed to sell its European dough businesses to Cérélia. With an annual turnover of €800m (£682m), Cérélia brands include Croustipate, [...]
Ferrero Rocher, Nutella and Kinder Surprise owner hails sales surge April 12, 2024 UK sales have surged past £500m at the owner of confectionary brands such as Ferrero Rocher, Nutella and Kinder Surprise, according to new accounts.
Owner of Majestic Wine and Punch Pubs acquires one of UK’s biggest discount retail chains April 11, 2024 Poundstretcher, one of Britain's biggest discount retail chains, has been sold to the owner of Majestic Wine and Punch Pubs.
Poundland owner Pepco brings in Vision Express boss as new chief amid ‘challenging’ environment April 11, 2024 Pepco Group, the owner of the Poundland brand in the UK, has appointed a new chief executive.
Trading resumes in Revolution Bars after firm secures £12.5m in emergency fundraising April 11, 2024 Troubled Revolution Bars last night announced an emergency multi-million pound fundraising backed by serial hospitality investor Luke Johnson.
European self-storage giant Shurgard to buy rival Lok’nStore for £378m April 11, 2024 Self-storage giant Shurgard has struck a takeover deal with AIM-listed rival Lok'nStore worth around £378m, with the merger expected to involve job cuts.
