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Consumer Defensive

Companies involved in the manufacture of food and beverages, household and personal care products, packaging and tobacco. The sector also includes firms providing education and training services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Unilever plc, Diageo plc, Associated British Foods plc, Imperial Brands plc, Smurfit Kappa plc and Pearson plc.

Dr. Martens plc

Dr. Martens appoints Alia Gogi as independent non-executive director

Dr. Martens has appointed Alia Gogi as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026, with committee appointments also confirmed...
BATS

British American Tobacco plc names management board changes in marketing and APMEA roles

British American Tobacco plc has announced leadership changes on its Management Board, including succession plans for Chief Marketing Officer and APMEA roles...
LIKE

Likewise Group CEO discusses fundraising, capacity growth and revenue ambitions

CEO Tony Brewer outlines the Group’s successful fundraising, new Corby distribution hub, increased cutting capacity, positive trading and plans to grow revenue towards £300 million and beyond...
TPK

Travis Perkins reports resilient first-half performance and stronger balance sheet

Travis Perkins reported steady adjusted operating profit excluding property profits, with revenue down slightly and net cash before leases improving...
LIKE

Likewise Group expands retail offer to raise up to £4.0 million

Likewise Group has increased its retail offer after strong demand, with gross proceeds now expected to reach up to £4.0 million...

Likewise targets £29.2m raise to expand distribution capacity

Likewise Group plans to raise up to £29.2 million to acquire a Corby distribution hub and expand the infrastructure supporting its long-term growth...
Warpaint London

Technic Cosmetics returns to Bodycare as retail expansion takes shape

Technic Cosmetics is returning to Bodycare stores as the retailer expands and modernises its beauty offer...
Likewise Group

Likewise Group plc Fundraising Unlocks the Next Stage of Expansion (video)

Tony Brewer explains how the successful fundraising strengthens the Group’s ability to expand without overleveraging the business. He outlines the role of the new Corby distribution hub, the additional capacity..
BATS

British American Tobacco H1 2026 revenue rises as new categories grow 18%

British American Tobacco Plc reported higher revenue, stronger New Categories growth and raised expectations for adjusted diluted EPS in FY26...
Pets at Home Group

Pets At Home Group Plc Pets at Home reports higher Q1 consumer revenue and maintains FY27 guidance

Pets at Home reported Q1 consumer revenue growth across Vet Group and Retail, and said it has left FY27 guidance unchanged...
LIKE

Likewise Group launches £2 million retail share offer

Likewise Group has opened a retail offer for existing UK shareholders, seeking to raise up to £2 million through new shares priced at 28.5 pence each. The offer closes on..
AML

Aston Martin revenue rises 38% in first half of 2026

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holding reported higher half-year wholesale volumes, revenue and gross profit, with reduced Q2 2026 free cash outflow...
GRG

Greggs first-half profit rises 20% as sales and market share grow

Greggs reported first-half sales growth and improved profit, maintained its interim dividend and said full-year expectations remain unchanged...
LIKE

Likewise Group proposes £29.2m fundraising to support Corby distribution hub

The flooring distributor plans to raise up to approximately £29.2 million at 28.5 pence per share, partly funding the proposed £9.5 million acquisition of a new 60,000 sq. ft. distribution..
MAB

Mitchells & Butlers reports 2.2% year-to-date sales growth

Mitchells & Butlers reported resilient third-quarter trading, with year-to-date like-for-like sales growth of 2.2% and unchanged cost inflation expectations...
FRAS

Frasers Group updates on Accent takeover offer period

Frasers Group has updated investors on its all-cash on-market takeover offer for Accent Group Limited, including an extension to the offer period...

UK manufacturing strengthens as output rises and supply chain demand builds

UK manufacturing output rose in May as stronger industrial production and demand for secure domestic supply chains improved the sector’s outlook...
JDW

Wetherspoon warns full-year profit will miss market expectations

J D Wetherspoon has issued a pre-close trading update showing like-for-like sales up 4.0% in the latest 12 weeks and 4.2% year to date. The pub chain opened eight sites,..
FRAS

Frasers Group exceeds 30% ownership threshold in HUGO BOSS

Frasers Group has increased its holding in HUGO BOSS to 30.28% after further share acquisitions under its voluntary takeover offer...

Likewise expands distribution capacity to support its next growth phase

Likewise is expanding its Yorkshire and Newport distribution capacity as it builds the infrastructure needed to support its next stage of growth...

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Dr. Martens plc

Dr. Martens appoints Alia Gogi as independent non-executive director

Dr. Martens has appointed Alia Gogi as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026, with committee appointments also confirmed...
BATS

British American Tobacco plc names management board changes in marketing and APMEA roles

British American Tobacco plc has announced leadership changes on its Management Board, including succession plans for Chief Marketing Officer and APMEA roles...
LIKE

Likewise Group CEO discusses fundraising, capacity growth and revenue ambitions

CEO Tony Brewer outlines the Group’s successful fundraising, new Corby distribution hub, increased cutting capacity, positive trading and plans to grow revenue towards £300 million and beyond...
TPK

Travis Perkins reports resilient first-half performance and stronger balance sheet

Travis Perkins reported steady adjusted operating profit excluding property profits, with revenue down slightly and net cash before leases improving...
LIKE

Likewise Group expands retail offer to raise up to £4.0 million

Likewise Group has increased its retail offer after strong demand, with gross proceeds now expected to reach up to £4.0 million...

Likewise targets £29.2m raise to expand distribution capacity

Likewise Group plans to raise up to £29.2 million to acquire a Corby distribution hub and expand the infrastructure supporting its long-term growth...
Warpaint London

Technic Cosmetics returns to Bodycare as retail expansion takes shape

Technic Cosmetics is returning to Bodycare stores as the retailer expands and modernises its beauty offer...
Likewise Group

Likewise Group plc Fundraising Unlocks the Next Stage of Expansion (video)

Tony Brewer explains how the successful fundraising strengthens the Group’s ability to expand without overleveraging the business. He outlines the role of the new Corby distribution hub, the additional capacity coming online at Newport and Derby, and how these investments could lift annual sales capacity from around £200 million towards £300 million..
BATS

British American Tobacco H1 2026 revenue rises as new categories grow 18%

British American Tobacco Plc reported higher revenue, stronger New Categories growth and raised expectations for adjusted diluted EPS in FY26...
Pets at Home Group

Pets At Home Group Plc Pets at Home reports higher Q1 consumer revenue and maintains FY27 guidance

Pets at Home reported Q1 consumer revenue growth across Vet Group and Retail, and said it has left FY27 guidance unchanged...
LIKE

Likewise Group launches £2 million retail share offer

Likewise Group has opened a retail offer for existing UK shareholders, seeking to raise up to £2 million through new shares priced at 28.5 pence each. The offer closes on 4 August 2026, with admission expected on 17 August 2026...
AML

Aston Martin revenue rises 38% in first half of 2026

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holding reported higher half-year wholesale volumes, revenue and gross profit, with reduced Q2 2026 free cash outflow...
GRG

Greggs first-half profit rises 20% as sales and market share grow

Greggs reported first-half sales growth and improved profit, maintained its interim dividend and said full-year expectations remain unchanged...
LIKE

Likewise Group proposes £29.2m fundraising to support Corby distribution hub

The flooring distributor plans to raise up to approximately £29.2 million at 28.5 pence per share, partly funding the proposed £9.5 million acquisition of a new 60,000 sq. ft. distribution facility in Corby...
MAB

Mitchells & Butlers reports 2.2% year-to-date sales growth

Mitchells & Butlers reported resilient third-quarter trading, with year-to-date like-for-like sales growth of 2.2% and unchanged cost inflation expectations...
FRAS

Frasers Group updates on Accent takeover offer period

Frasers Group has updated investors on its all-cash on-market takeover offer for Accent Group Limited, including an extension to the offer period...

UK manufacturing strengthens as output rises and supply chain demand builds

UK manufacturing output rose in May as stronger industrial production and demand for secure domestic supply chains improved the sector’s outlook...
JDW

Wetherspoon warns full-year profit will miss market expectations

J D Wetherspoon has issued a pre-close trading update showing like-for-like sales up 4.0% in the latest 12 weeks and 4.2% year to date. The pub chain opened eight sites, sold nine, and expects year-end net debt of £720 million. Chairman Tim Martin warned full-year profits will likely miss market expectations due to rising costs...
FRAS

Frasers Group exceeds 30% ownership threshold in HUGO BOSS

Frasers Group has increased its holding in HUGO BOSS to 30.28% after further share acquisitions under its voluntary takeover offer...

Likewise expands distribution capacity to support its next growth phase

Likewise is expanding its Yorkshire and Newport distribution capacity as it builds the infrastructure needed to support its next stage of growth...
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