Retail sales decline for longest stretch in eight years July 25, 2019 Retail sales have fallen for the longest period in eight years, new research has revealed, in the latest sign of gloom on the high street. Sales volumes fell for the third consecutive month in the year to July, marking the longest decline since 2011, according to the latest CBI monthly Distributive Trades Survey. Read more: [...]
Fuller’s toasts revenue growth despite beer business sale July 25, 2019 London pub chain Fuller’s has reported strong revenue growth in its first full-year results following the sale of its beer business to Asahi earlier this year. The figures Revenue was up seven per cent to £431.1m from £403.6m in 2018, the company said in it’s full year results to 30 March. Adjusted profit was flat [...]
Gin sales boost Diageo profits July 25, 2019 Guinness owner Diageo saw profits rise last year driven by sales of its Gordon’s and Tanqueray gin. The figures Net sales increased 5.8 per cent to £12.9bn and operating profit soared 9.5 per cent to £4bn, driven by organic growth. Net cash from operating activities was £3.2bn, up £164m. Earnings per share increased by 7.4 [...]
Unilever turnover slumps in cooler weather July 25, 2019 Unilever reported a slump in turnover in the first half of 2019 as cooler weather impacted ice cream sales in Europe and the US. The figures Turnover fell 0.9 per cent to €26.1bn in the first half, the company said as it reported its half year and second quarter results this morning. Second quarter underlying [...]
Demand for retail property in London falls as sector’s woes continue July 25, 2019 Demand for retail property continued to fall across London in the second quarter of the year and is now approaching financial crisis-level lows, according to a new survey. Read more: UK retail industry battles ‘toughest ever’ trading conditions Meanwhile, demand from overseas investors has also continued to drop as Brexit looms, showed the latest commercial [...]
More than 70,000 retail jobs lost amid high street struggles July 25, 2019 More than 70,000 retail jobs were lost over the last year as high street stores battle slowing sales and changing consumer habits. The total number of employees fell by 2.3 per cent in the second quarter, amounting to around 72,000 jobs being lost year-on year. Read more: Joules defies retail anguish with growth across the [...]
Competition watchdog kicks off probe into JD Sports’ Footasylum acquisition July 24, 2019 The competition watchdog has kicked off its probe into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum. JD Sports bought the remaining shares in the footwear retailer in a deal worth £90m in March this year, with shareholders approving the sale the following month. Read more: JD Sports on track to meet profit expectations However, the Competition and [...]
Beer sales slump dampens Marston’s share price July 24, 2019 Shares in pub operator Marston’s plunged more than 10 per cent today as the company announced that beer sales growth slumped due to poor weather. Sales have been hit by 2019’s “relatively poor weather” following last summer’s heatwave and the England football team’s World Cup success. Read more: Marston’s cheers rise in profits after strong [...]
Britvic revenue slumps in challenging market July 24, 2019 Drinks producer Britvic warned this morning that revenue dipped in the third quarter of the year due to a “more challenging” market. The company, which owns brands such as 7up, Tango and Robinsons, said revenue was £360.1m, a decrease of 1.5 per cent on last year. Read more: Britvic installs Tesco finance guru as new [...]
B&M boosts revenue as expansion plan continues July 24, 2019 Bargain retailer B&M boosted revenue in the first quarter of the financial year, the company said, as it announced that its store opening schedule remains on track. Group revenue growth in the quarter was 21.4 per cent driven by B&M UK revenue growth of 13.8 per cent, the company said in a trading update this [...]
