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Companies involved in retailing goods, manufacturing motor vehicles and parts, operating restaurants and pub chains, providing hotel and lodging services and offering entertainment content. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Tesco PLC, Sainsbury’s PLC, Pendragon PLC, Whitbread PLC, Mitchells & Butlers PLC and Cineworld Group PLC.

TSCO

Tesco raises profit guidance as H1 operating profit and free cash flow increase

Tesco reported a 6.3% rise in adjusted operating profit to £1.78bn for the first half of 2026/27, while free cash flow increased 21% to £1.57bn. The supermarket also raised its..
Hollywood Bowl Group plc

Hollywood Bowl Group revenue rises 4.3% to record £261.6m

Hollywood Bowl Group reported record FY26 revenue of £261.6 million, up 4.3%, with Canada revenue increasing 9.0% and four new centres taking the Group estate to 95 locations...
itim Group

Majestic Wine launches app to drive customer engagement and store visits

Majestic Wine has launched its new app to do more than sell wine online, using it to communicate directly with customers, strengthen loyalty and encourage more engagement with local stores...
EQIP

Equipmake reaches key milestone in Perkins hybrid project

Equipmake has reached a key milestone in its Project Coeus collaboration with Perkins, with its hydrogen hybrid power unit now being installed in a Terex Ecotec shredder for machine testing...
itim Group

itim Group returns to profit as H1 revenue and margins improve

itim Group returned to profit in the first half of 2026 as revenue rose to £8.6m, adjusted EBITDA increased to £1.3m and net cash reached £3.1m, while recurring revenue accounted..
Inchcape plc

Inchcape expands Americas footprint with Peru and Costa Rica acquisitions

Inchcape has agreed to acquire Volvo businesses in Peru and Costa Rica and a Jaguar Land Rover business in Peru, adding around £48.7m of FY2025 revenue and expanding its multi-brand..
SAGA

Saga raises profit guidance as first-half underlying profit nearly doubles

Saga reported a 98% increase in underlying profit before tax to £46.6m in the first half, with revenue up 14% and net debt down £70.4m, prompting the group to raise..
GRG

Greggs reports 7.7% sales growth as trading improves

Greggs reported 7.7% sales growth in the third quarter, with like-for-like sales up 3.4%, as menu innovation and improved weather supported trading, while the company expects a modestly improved outcome..
BAG

A.G. BARR revenue rises 8.5% as core brands drive growth

A.G. BARR plc (LON:BAG), the multi-beverage business with a broad portfolio of market-leading UK brands including core brands IRN-BRU, Rubicon and Boost, has announced its Interim Results for the 26..

itim Group

AI adoption is reshaping the economics of digital commerce

AI is moving deeper into e-commerce, changing how consumers discover products and increasing the importance of infrastructure, data and digital execution...
ENT

Entain cuts FY26 outlook as Brazil betting ban hits growth

Entain expects FY26 EBITDA and online margin to be towards the lower end of guidance following Brazil’s provisional ban on online betting and gaming...
Hollywood Bowl Group

Hollywood Bowl appoints Simon Dodd as Independent Non-Executive Director

Simon Dodd, Chief Executive of Young & Co.’s Brewery, will join Hollywood Bowl Group’s Board as an independent Non-Executive Director from 1 November 2026...
Dr. Martens plc

Dr. Martens launches ‘With Bouncing Soles’ global brand platform and new ecommerce experience

Dr. Martens introduces its new global brand platform, ‘With Bouncing Soles’, alongside a redesigned ecommerce experience and the next phase of its retail strategy, including four refreshed Brand Centres...
VTY

Vistry Group repositions business for lower debt and sustainable growth

Vistry Group is restructuring its operations around a smaller, more focused mixed-tenure model, targeting lower debt, stronger cash generation and improved returns. H1 2026 results showed an adjusted £83.3m loss..
Victorian Plumbing

Victorian Plumbing positioned for further growth, says Gervais Williams

Premier Miton’s Gervais Williams highlights Victorian Plumbing’s growing market share, expansion into tiles and furniture, strong cash generation and what he sees as an attractive valuation...
JD

JD Sports HY27 profit falls as sales soften, full-year guidance maintained

JD Sports reported a 19.7% decline in first-half adjusted profit before tax to £282m as sales fell 0.8% at constant currencies. The retailer maintained its FY27 profit and free cash..
ITIM

itim Group reports stronger first half with improved profitability

itim Group delivered higher revenue, improved cash generation and a return to profit in the six months to 30 June 2026, while continuing to grow its recurring revenue base...
JD

JD Sports targets Mexican growth with 140+ store franchise expansion

JD Sports has partnered with Grupo Axo to launch in Mexico from 2027, giving the Group access to a large, growing sportswear market while advancing its ‘JD Brand First’ strategy..
Inchcape plc

Inchcape to host ‘In the Driving Seat’ investor webinar

Inchcape will host an investor and analyst webinar on 19 November 2026, covering its growth profile, distribution contract portfolio, M&A track record and Value-Added Services capabilities...
W7L

Warpaint London to report Interim Results on 23 September 2026

Warpaint London expects to release its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 on Wednesday, 23 September 2026...

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TSCO

Tesco raises profit guidance as H1 operating profit and free cash flow increase

Tesco reported a 6.3% rise in adjusted operating profit to £1.78bn for the first half of 2026/27, while free cash flow increased 21% to £1.57bn. The supermarket also raised its full-year adjusted operating profit guidance and increased its share buyback programme to £950m...
Hollywood Bowl Group plc

Hollywood Bowl Group revenue rises 4.3% to record £261.6m

Hollywood Bowl Group reported record FY26 revenue of £261.6 million, up 4.3%, with Canada revenue increasing 9.0% and four new centres taking the Group estate to 95 locations...
itim Group

Majestic Wine launches app to drive customer engagement and store visits

Majestic Wine has launched its new app to do more than sell wine online, using it to communicate directly with customers, strengthen loyalty and encourage more engagement with local stores...
EQIP

Equipmake reaches key milestone in Perkins hybrid project

Equipmake has reached a key milestone in its Project Coeus collaboration with Perkins, with its hydrogen hybrid power unit now being installed in a Terex Ecotec shredder for machine testing...
itim Group

itim Group returns to profit as H1 revenue and margins improve

itim Group returned to profit in the first half of 2026 as revenue rose to £8.6m, adjusted EBITDA increased to £1.3m and net cash reached £3.1m, while recurring revenue accounted for 86% of group revenue...
Inchcape plc

Inchcape expands Americas footprint with Peru and Costa Rica acquisitions

Inchcape has agreed to acquire Volvo businesses in Peru and Costa Rica and a Jaguar Land Rover business in Peru, adding around £48.7m of FY2025 revenue and expanding its multi-brand presence across the Americas...
SAGA

Saga raises profit guidance as first-half underlying profit nearly doubles

Saga reported a 98% increase in underlying profit before tax to £46.6m in the first half, with revenue up 14% and net debt down £70.4m, prompting the group to raise its full-year profit guidance to £65m-£70m...
GRG

Greggs reports 7.7% sales growth as trading improves

Greggs reported 7.7% sales growth in the third quarter, with like-for-like sales up 3.4%, as menu innovation and improved weather supported trading, while the company expects a modestly improved outcome for 2026...
BAG

A.G. BARR revenue rises 8.5% as core brands drive growth

itim Group

AI adoption is reshaping the economics of digital commerce

AI is moving deeper into e-commerce, changing how consumers discover products and increasing the importance of infrastructure, data and digital execution...
ENT

Entain cuts FY26 outlook as Brazil betting ban hits growth

Entain expects FY26 EBITDA and online margin to be towards the lower end of guidance following Brazil’s provisional ban on online betting and gaming...
Hollywood Bowl Group

Hollywood Bowl appoints Simon Dodd as Independent Non-Executive Director

Simon Dodd, Chief Executive of Young & Co.’s Brewery, will join Hollywood Bowl Group’s Board as an independent Non-Executive Director from 1 November 2026...
Dr. Martens plc

Dr. Martens launches ‘With Bouncing Soles’ global brand platform and new ecommerce experience

Dr. Martens introduces its new global brand platform, ‘With Bouncing Soles’, alongside a redesigned ecommerce experience and the next phase of its retail strategy, including four refreshed Brand Centres...
VTY

Vistry Group repositions business for lower debt and sustainable growth

Vistry Group is restructuring its operations around a smaller, more focused mixed-tenure model, targeting lower debt, stronger cash generation and improved returns. H1 2026 results showed an adjusted £83.3m loss before tax, while management expects FY27 adjusted profit before tax of about £185m...
Victorian Plumbing

Victorian Plumbing positioned for further growth, says Gervais Williams

Premier Miton’s Gervais Williams highlights Victorian Plumbing’s growing market share, expansion into tiles and furniture, strong cash generation and what he sees as an attractive valuation...
JD

JD Sports HY27 profit falls as sales soften, full-year guidance maintained

JD Sports reported a 19.7% decline in first-half adjusted profit before tax to £282m as sales fell 0.8% at constant currencies. The retailer maintained its FY27 profit and free cash flow guidance, highlighting a stronger cash position, online growth and continued strategic progress...
ITIM

itim Group reports stronger first half with improved profitability

itim Group delivered higher revenue, improved cash generation and a return to profit in the six months to 30 June 2026, while continuing to grow its recurring revenue base...
JD

JD Sports targets Mexican growth with 140+ store franchise expansion

JD Sports has partnered with Grupo Axo to launch in Mexico from 2027, giving the Group access to a large, growing sportswear market while advancing its ‘JD Brand First’ strategy through a franchise-led model...
Inchcape plc

Inchcape to host ‘In the Driving Seat’ investor webinar

Inchcape will host an investor and analyst webinar on 19 November 2026, covering its growth profile, distribution contract portfolio, M&A track record and Value-Added Services capabilities...
W7L

Warpaint London to report Interim Results on 23 September 2026

Warpaint London expects to release its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 on Wednesday, 23 September 2026...
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