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Back to profilePrimark to launch home delivery in Great Britain
Primark offering home delivery is the biggest UK retail news of the year.
The Gym Group sales jump by a 10th after membership prices increased
Gym Group has flexed its muscles with memberships, revenue and profit all up in the first-half period, and full-year earnings seen at the top end of forecasts.
Zara owner brushes off heatwaves and Iran war trading pressures as sales jump
Everything appears to be going swimmingly for Zara-owner Inditex. A solid set of half-year results was helped by improved gross margins, well-received spring and summer collections, and further geographical expansion.
The Gym Group sales jump by a 10th after membership prices increased
Gym Group has flexed its muscles with memberships, revenue and profit all up in the first-half period, and full-year earnings seen at the top end of forecasts.
Computacenter profits nearly double on surging demand for AI infrastructure
Computacenter has delivered its best-ever set of first-half results, lifting the dividend by double digits and raising guidance.
Dunelm plans to cut £100m of ‘unproductive’ costs in three-year strategy
A warning about weaker trading in July and August has knocked Dunelm’s shares for six, sending them down 10 per cent.
BP names new chairman after removing Albert Manifold over conduct
Tyler is more of a known quantity than his predecessor Albert Manifold.
Shein shares fall after stock market debut in Hong Kong
Shein has got off to a poor start as a listed company. The drop in its share price on the first day of trading is the latest in a string of setbacks. Shein had already failed to list its shares in the US and the UK, and now Hong Kong has not proved to be a vibrant home for its stock.
Halfords hikes profit outlook thanks to warm weather boost
Halfords talks about heightened seasonal demand which suggests that bikes could have been flying off the shelves.
Halfords hikes profit outlook thanks to warm weather boost
A summer of sunshine has got people out of the house to enjoy the fresh air and go explore near and far. That’s been music to the ears of Halfords as it has played a key role in helping to support people’s summer activities.
No safety net for people using AI chatbots for help investing, watchdog warns
The FCA’s research implies that lots of people are putting their faith in whatever AI suggests with regards to investments, even though they know AI information can be inaccurate.
Meta agrees to new protections for teenagers in US in 18bn dollar settlement
This is very unlikely to be the last word in the legal backlash against the industry.