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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.

Rank Group

Rank Group reports €7.1m payment fraud at Spanish businesses

Rank Group Plc has confirmed that its Spanish operations, Enracha and Yo, have been affected by a payment fraud totalling approximately €7.1 million...

Flooring decisions being made earlier in home design

Flooring is becoming a first-choice decision in home design, creating new opportunities for companies focused on quality surfaces...
WH Smith

WH Smith Plc reports FY25 results as pure-play travel retailer

WH Smith has reported preliminary results for the year ended 31 August 2025, marking the completion of its transition into a pure-play travel retailer following the sale of its High Street business and Funky Pigeon...
Games Workshop Group

Games Workshop appoints Nilufer Kheraj OBE as Non-Executive Director

Games Workshop has appointed Nilufer Kheraj OBE to its Board as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 January 2026...
XP Factory

XP Factory delivering double-digit revenue growth and strategic momentum (LON:XPF)

XP Factory CEO discusses strong interim results, highlighting a 13% increase in group sales, robust performances from Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar, improved EBITDA margins, and a new £20 million revolving credit facility with HSBC...
PPHE Hotel Group

PPHE Hotel Group refinances Park Plaza Victoria London

PPHE Hotel Group has agreed a new £88 million refinancing facility for Park Plaza Victoria London, replacing an existing loan due to mature in early 2026...
Greggs plc

Greggs Plc appoints Richard Smothers as Non-Executive Director

Greggs plc has announced the appointment of Richard Smothers as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 February 2026...
Hollywood Bowl Group

Hollywood Bowl Group reports FY2025 results with revenue growth

Hollywood Bowl Group has published its audited results for the year ended 30 September 2025, reporting revenue growth of 8.8% to £250.7m and a fourth consecutive year of record revenue and adjusted EBITDA...
Domino's Pizza Group

Domino Pizza Group appoints Annie Murphy as Independent Non Executive Director

Domino’s Pizza Group has named Annie Murphy to its Board effective 5 January 2026. She will serve on four Board committees, bringing senior experience from global consumer and retail companies including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and Walgreens Boots Alliance...
Entain plc

Entain appoints Michael Snape as incoming CFO, Rob Wood announces 2026 departure

Entain has confirmed that long-serving CFO and Deputy CEO Rob Wood will step down in 2026, with Michael Snape set to join as CFO Designate in February before taking the role in March...
Berkeley Group

Berkeley Group posts £254 million profit and maintains strong cash position in interim results

Berkeley Group has reported pre-tax profit of £254 million for the six months to 31 October 2025 and net cash of £342 million...
Frasers Group

Frasers Group acquires Swindon Designer Outlet to support expansion strategy

Frasers Group has acquired Swindon Designer Outlet as part of its plan to build a stronger retail and property portfolio...
XP Factory

XP Factory reports revenue growth and strong interim performance

XP Factory plc, the operator of Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar, has reported a 13 percent rise in revenue to £28.2 million for H1 FY2026, with improved adjusted EBITDA and a higher cash balance...
Frasers Group

Frasers Group posts solid first half with margin gains and international growth

Frasers Group reported a steady first half for FY26, with revenue up 5% to £2.58 billion and retail gross margin improving by 160bps...

A shift in UK manufacturing could reshape the narrative

UK manufacturing moves back into growth as easing costs and rising orders open up early-stage opportunities for investors...
Victorian Plumbing

Victorian Plumbing reports higher revenue and stronger cash generation in FY25 results

Victorian Plumbing posted revenue of £310 million for FY25, a 5% rise, with growth in order volumes and improved marketing efficiency...
Cooks Coffee Company

Cooks Coffee Company reports strong HY growth and expanding store footprint

Cooks Coffee Company has reported a sharp rise in half year revenues with strong contributions from its Irish operations following the Dairygold partnership...
Equipmake

Equipmake FY25 results highlight strategic investment and new contract momentum

Equipmake has published its FY25 results, noting progress through restructuring, new technical partnerships and growing demand for its electrification systems...
Games Workshop Group

Games Workshop appoints Max Bottrill as Group Product Director

Games Workshop has appointed Max Bottrill to its Board as Group Product Director from 1 December 2025...
Compass Group plc

Compass Group Reports Strong Full-Year Results with Double-Digit Profit Growth and Strategic European Acquisition

Compass Group delivered 11.7% underlying profit growth, secured major new business, and announced the acquisition of Vermaat to expand operations...

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Rank Group

Rank Group reports €7.1m payment fraud at Spanish businesses

Rank Group Plc has confirmed that its Spanish operations, Enracha and Yo, have been affected by a payment fraud totalling approximately €7.1 million...

Flooring decisions being made earlier in home design

Flooring is becoming a first-choice decision in home design, creating new opportunities for companies focused on quality surfaces...
WH Smith

WH Smith Plc reports FY25 results as pure-play travel retailer

WH Smith has reported preliminary results for the year ended 31 August 2025, marking the completion of its transition into a pure-play travel retailer following the sale of its High Street business and Funky Pigeon...
Games Workshop Group

Games Workshop appoints Nilufer Kheraj OBE as Non-Executive Director

Games Workshop has appointed Nilufer Kheraj OBE to its Board as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 January 2026...
XP Factory

XP Factory delivering double-digit revenue growth and strategic momentum (LON:XPF)

XP Factory CEO discusses strong interim results, highlighting a 13% increase in group sales, robust performances from Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar, improved EBITDA margins, and a new £20 million revolving credit facility with HSBC...
PPHE Hotel Group

PPHE Hotel Group refinances Park Plaza Victoria London

PPHE Hotel Group has agreed a new £88 million refinancing facility for Park Plaza Victoria London, replacing an existing loan due to mature in early 2026...
Greggs plc

Greggs Plc appoints Richard Smothers as Non-Executive Director

Greggs plc has announced the appointment of Richard Smothers as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 February 2026...
Hollywood Bowl Group

Hollywood Bowl Group reports FY2025 results with revenue growth

Hollywood Bowl Group has published its audited results for the year ended 30 September 2025, reporting revenue growth of 8.8% to £250.7m and a fourth consecutive year of record revenue and adjusted EBITDA...
Domino's Pizza Group

Domino Pizza Group appoints Annie Murphy as Independent Non Executive Director

Domino’s Pizza Group has named Annie Murphy to its Board effective 5 January 2026. She will serve on four Board committees, bringing senior experience from global consumer and retail companies including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and Walgreens Boots Alliance...
Entain plc

Entain appoints Michael Snape as incoming CFO, Rob Wood announces 2026 departure

Entain has confirmed that long-serving CFO and Deputy CEO Rob Wood will step down in 2026, with Michael Snape set to join as CFO Designate in February before taking the role in March...
Berkeley Group

Berkeley Group posts £254 million profit and maintains strong cash position in interim results

Berkeley Group has reported pre-tax profit of £254 million for the six months to 31 October 2025 and net cash of £342 million...
Frasers Group

Frasers Group acquires Swindon Designer Outlet to support expansion strategy

Frasers Group has acquired Swindon Designer Outlet as part of its plan to build a stronger retail and property portfolio...
XP Factory

XP Factory reports revenue growth and strong interim performance

XP Factory plc, the operator of Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar, has reported a 13 percent rise in revenue to £28.2 million for H1 FY2026, with improved adjusted EBITDA and a higher cash balance...
Frasers Group

Frasers Group posts solid first half with margin gains and international growth

Frasers Group reported a steady first half for FY26, with revenue up 5% to £2.58 billion and retail gross margin improving by 160bps...

A shift in UK manufacturing could reshape the narrative

UK manufacturing moves back into growth as easing costs and rising orders open up early-stage opportunities for investors...
Victorian Plumbing

Victorian Plumbing reports higher revenue and stronger cash generation in FY25 results

Victorian Plumbing posted revenue of £310 million for FY25, a 5% rise, with growth in order volumes and improved marketing efficiency...
Cooks Coffee Company

Cooks Coffee Company reports strong HY growth and expanding store footprint

Cooks Coffee Company has reported a sharp rise in half year revenues with strong contributions from its Irish operations following the Dairygold partnership...
Equipmake

Equipmake FY25 results highlight strategic investment and new contract momentum

Equipmake has published its FY25 results, noting progress through restructuring, new technical partnerships and growing demand for its electrification systems...
Games Workshop Group

Games Workshop appoints Max Bottrill as Group Product Director

Games Workshop has appointed Max Bottrill to its Board as Group Product Director from 1 December 2025...
Compass Group plc

Compass Group Reports Strong Full-Year Results with Double-Digit Profit Growth and Strategic European Acquisition

Compass Group delivered 11.7% underlying profit growth, secured major new business, and announced the acquisition of Vermaat to expand operations...
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