Freddie’s Flowers losses double after firm shuts London warehouse Retail Freddie’s Flowers has incurred a more than doubling of its pre-tax losses after the firm closed its warehouse amid an outsourcing of operations. The London-based flower subscription business, which began operations in a gazebo in the garden of a residential street, posted a pre-tax loss of £2.1m in the year to August 2025, compared to [...]
Interflora owner returns to profit despite sales slip Retail The owner of the UK arm of Interflora has returned to the black despite its sales falling during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The Lincolnshire-headquartered business has posted a pre-tax profit of £1.9m for 2024, according to new accounts filed with Companies House. The profit comes after the firm behind Interflora’s UK [...]
Brits spent almost £1bn this Valentines Day Retail Brits spent almost £1bn on flowers, gifts, and at-home meals this Valentine’s Day as shoppers sought to create a special occasion at home rather than splashing out at a restaurant. According to the latest NIQ Till Tracker, £962m was spent on food and gifting on Valentine’s Day, with the biggest growth in spending on flowers, [...]
