Booths: ‘Waitrose of the North’ slashed loss thanks to record sales
High-end supermarket chain Booths slashed its loss as sales passed £300m for the first time in its history. The Lancashire-headquartered company, which can trace its roots back to 1847, has reported
The Works: Arts and crafts retailer’s profit slumped as demand stayed soft
High street arts and craft retailer The Works has reported weaker sales in 2024, leading to a slump in profit. Adjusted earning before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation fell by 30 per cent
Nationwide completes Virgin Money takeover to create high street banking titan
Nationwide has completed its £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money in the UK's biggest banking merger since the financial crisis amid increasing consolidation among mid-sized lenders.