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JD Sports appoints former Ikea chief as chairman
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (295+ words) JD Sports has hired former Ikea boss Peter Agnefjall as its next chairman. The UK retail firm said Mr Agnefjall will take over the role from September 1, as JD Sports targets further growth despite an uncertain consumer backdrop. He will…...
Imperial Leather maker PZ Cussons grows profits after cost cuts
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (397+ words) Carex and Imperial Leather maker PZ Cussons has recorded a jump in sales and profits after making cost savings and investing more in marketing campaigns. The Manchester-based consumer goods business said revenues totalled £541 million for the year to the end…...
Nike Stock Falls 3.6% After JPMorgan Warns of $1 Billion Hit
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (313+ words) Yahoo Finance UK Nike Stock Falls 3.6% After JPMorgan Warns of $1 Billion Hit This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Nike (NYSE:NKE), the world's largest athletic-footwear and sportswear company, stumbled 3.6% in Tuesday's trading after JPMorgan threw cold water on the turnaround…...
Pre-travel primping ‘costing holidaymakers typically more than £150’
2+ week, 4+ day ago (286+ words) Holidaymakers who are having beauty, hair and skincare glow-ups ahead of their summer trip are budgeting to spend more than £150 typically, a survey has found. More than three-quarters (76%) of men said they would be treating themselves to a makeover before…...
Frasers Group revenue soars from takeovers despite Sports Direct struggles
3+ week, 1+ day ago (336+ words) Retail giant Frasers Group has announced a significant jump in revenues, largely propelled by a series of strategic acquisitions, successfully navigating what it described as "tough" high street conditions impacting its core Sports Direct business in the UK. This financial…...
Castore buys 160-year-old Northamptonshire shoe maker
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (417+ words) Historic Northamptonshire shoemaker Grenson is to be taken over by sportswear brand Castore. Corporate filings show Castore has taken a controlling interest in the company, which has handmade its leather shoes in England for 160 years. The deal will hand control…...
Sigma Healthcare pulls out of Boots takeover talks
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (312+ words) Australian pharmacy business Sigma Healthcare has pulled out of takeover talks to buy Boots. The UK beauty and pharmacy giant revealed last week that it had held early discussions over a potential takeover deal. However, on Monday, bosses at Sigma…...
Australia’s Sigma confirms talks over Boots takeover
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (270+ words) Pharmacy and beauty chain Boots is in talks with an Australian rival and the billionaire Weston family over a potential £7.5 billion sale. Australian pharmacy group Sigma Healthcare confirmed on Wednesday that it has held “preliminary discussions” over a takeover. The…...
Shaq explains the resurgence in Reebok
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (77+ words) Yahoo Finance UK UK markets open in 4h 24m Shaq explains the resurgence in Reebok Shaq is trying to reintroduce Reeboks to kids. - LLOY.L Lloyds Banking Group plc 98.90 -1.20 (-1.20%) - FCM.L First Class Metals PLC 4.2000 +1.0000 (+31.25%) - TTA.AQ TIME TO ACT PLC 14.00 +2.75 (+24.44%) - 0NMT.L…...
The man who saved Currys will now lead Boots to a major change next year - who is Alex Baldock?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (887+ words) Alex Baldock is about to take on a heck of a job. It will soon be up to him to spruce up Boots, the beloved chemist, part of the fabric of Britain since 1849, and persuade a new breed of customers…...