Group also supported by improving China conditions as it sees 11% quarterly sales increase
Shares fall as high street retailer says downbeat consumer confidence and discounting by rivals will curb profitability
Second to none, or maybe two
Traders offload retailer’s bonds and loans in a sign that confidence in the group’s turnaround is weakening
Bradley Radoff criticises lack of share buyback or dividend as he pushes for removal of 5 non-executive directors
Susquehanna may find that having an edge in one market does not automatically translate into another
Prediction market providers strive to boost liquidity so they can take on gambling groups with multi-leg bets
Chancellor says a post-Budget retreat could include extension to other hospitality
Retailer has struggled with high debt after acquiring rival Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman
Coke had been seeking about £2bn after paying £3.9bn for UK chain in 2018
Tech giant moves to reverse concessions made to limit the shock of US President Donald Trump’s trade levies
British grocer seeks to increase exports of hampers, teas and jams that were hammered by Brexit
Group behind Warhammer taking ‘very cautious’ approach and says it will ‘respect our human creators’
Implementing automation systems requires a lot of planning, time and money
Shoppers in the industry’s biggest two markets opt for domestic alternatives to long-dominant old guard
Archival celebrity fashions, the best-performing colours for resale Chanel bags, plus the most popular Patek Philippe watches for 2026
Industry data points to disappointing Christmas for shops as consumers held back
Retailer’s improvements have been subtle but effective, helping it to keep up with the pack
Dutch brewer’s head to leave in May after almost six years in the job
Changes in shopping habits have widened the split between those catering to well-off customers and those facing bankruptcy
Tech group moves to gain edge in race to monetise popular AI tools
Gilded department store chain is grappling with heavy debt and angry suppliers
Six Flags Qiddiya City is welcome arrival for country’s rulers after multiple setbacks to grand infrastructure schemes
Chief executive of Blackstone-backed German luxury photography group says too much nostalgia is ‘dangerous’
One of world’s largest private equity groups is embroiled in a tug of war over future of sprawling complex
