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John Lewis And Co-op Latest UK Retailers To Raise Staff Pay

The John Lewis Partnership and the Co-op became the latest British retailers to increase staff pay as they react to a rise in the government-mand...

Nichols Boosted By Performance Of Vimto In FY 2023

Soft drinks maker Nichols has reported a year of 'strong progress' in 2023 as the business was boosted by the good performance of its Vimto brand.

DS Smith Flags Tough Market Conditions Despite Improved Volumes

British cardboard maker DS Smith said its like-for-like corrugated box volumes have improved from levels seen in the first half of the financial year, but...

UK Supermarkets' Sales Growth Slows In February, NIQ Says

Sales growth at British supermarkets slowed to 5.3% in February, from 6.6% in January, reflecting a fall in food inflation, industry data showed.

Britain's Greggs Anticipates Further Growth In 2024

British food-to-go retailer Greggs said it expected another year of growth in 2024 after it posted a 13% rise in profit last year.

UK's M&S Wins Court Challenge Over Blocked Marble Arch Store Plan

The British government's decision to block retailer Marks & Spencer from rebuilding its flagship store in Marble Arch in central London was unlawful, t...

Wincanton Withdraws Support For CEVA Deal In Favour Of GXO Bid

British logistics firm Wincanton withdrew its support for CEVA's proposed deal, in favour of GXO Logistics' higher offer, which valued the company at about...

UK Supermarket Chain Asda Raises Pay For Store Workers By 8.4%

Britain's third-largest supermarket group Asda said it would give more than 120,000 store workers an 8.4% pay rise from 1 July, following a similar move by...