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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.

SMWH

WHSmith reports 5% revenue growth and lowers FY26 profit outlook

WHSmith said group revenue rose 5% on a constant currency basis in the 14 weeks to 6 June 2026, while like-for-like revenue increased 2%. The company now expects FY26 headline..
PETS

Pets at Home FY26 Revenue Falls 0.8% to £1.47bn as PBT Drops 28.3%

Pets at Home reported FY26 statutory revenue of £1.47bn and profit before tax of £86.5m, with the AGM scheduled for 9 July 2026...
BWY

Bellway Plc reiterates FY26 profit guidance despite softer demand

Bellway says it remains on track to deliver FY26 underlying operating profit of £320m–£330m, supported by its order book, despite weaker customer demand and rising build cost pressures...
GRG

Greggs appoints Ikdeep Singh as Non-Executive Director

Greggs plc has appointed Ikdeep Singh as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 July 2026. He brings senior leadership experience from Mars, L’Oréal and Procter & Gamble...
Cooks Coffee

Cooks Coffee sets out expansion path across core café markets

Cooks Coffee is building investor relevance through a larger Esquires store network, rising UK and Ireland sales, and a long-term plan to scale beyond 300 stores by FY34...

Scotch Corner Designer Village targets a 2027 opening at a major northern junction

Scotch Corner Designer Village is targeting a 2027 opening with a retail, leisure and dining mix built around one of the North’s best-known road junctions...
itim Group

Local retail has a data advantage Amazon cannot easily replicate

Retailers do not need to copy Amazon to compete with it. They need to use the customer data, local stores and owned channels that Amazon cannot easily replicate...
AO

AO World exceeds one million Trustpilot reviews with 4.9 rating

AO World has surpassed one million Trustpilot reviews while maintaining a 4.9 rating, describing the milestone as evidence of its long-term focus on customer service...
CURY

Currys appoints Fredrik Tønnesen as Group CEO

Currys plc has appointed Fredrik Tønnesen as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 August 2026. He will succeed Alex Baldock following a planned leadership transition...
Howdens Joinery

Howdens to acquire DIY Kitchens for £390m

Howdens has agreed to acquire DIY Kitchens in a £390m deal, adding an online direct-to-consumer kitchen business alongside its trade-only model...
Ocado

Ocado and Asda partner to upgrade Asda’s UK online grocery platform

Ocado and Asda have agreed a partnership to develop Asda’s online grocery business using the Ocado Smart Platform, with rollout across stores and dark stores planned from 2027...
Equipmake

Modular platforms strengthen the case for bus electrification

Modular bus platforms give Equipmake a practical route into a growing electrification market where flexibility and reliability matter...
COOK

Cooks Coffee FY26 revenue rises 84% as store sales grow

Cooks Coffee reported an 84% increase in FY26 revenue to NZ$12.4m, with UK and Ireland store sales up 22.8% to NZ$95.8m. EBITDA rose to NZ$1.3m, while the group reduced debt..
Hollywood Bowl Group

Hollywood Bowl reports 9.5% revenue growth in first half

Hollywood Bowl Group reported first-half revenue of £141.5m, up 9.5%, with adjusted EBITDA after rent rising 8.9% to £42.2m. The group said it remains confident in meeting FY26 expectations, supported..
Kingfisher plc

Kingfisher confirms full-year guidance after resilient Q1

Kingfisher said it remains on track to meet full-year guidance after a resilient first quarter, with growth in e-commerce, trade sales and marketplace activity offsetting softer seasonal demand...
Games Workshop Group

Games Workshop expects core revenue of at least £625m for FY2026

Games Workshop estimates core revenue of not less than £625 million and profit before tax of not less than £265 million for the 52 weeks ending 31 May 2026. Its..
CRPR

James Cropper targets stronger customer outcomes in premium packaging

James Cropper is using earlier technical collaboration to reduce packaging risk, improve execution and strengthen its role with premium customers...
Marks and Spencer Group plc

Marks & Spencer FY2026 profit falls despite strong food performance

Marks & Spencer reported a 23.8% decline in adjusted profit before tax to £671.4m, as disruption from a cyber incident weighed on Fashion, Home & Beauty. Food sales rose 7.0%,..
SSP Group

SSP reports 6% revenue growth and improved first-half profit

SSP Group reported first-half revenue of £1.8bn, up 6%, with underlying operating profit rising 18% as its Focus 26 plan supported margin improvement and cash generation initiatives...
Warpaint London

Skin & Tan targets summer demand with safer tanning focus

Skin & Tan is targeting summer beauty demand with self-tanning products positioned around convenience, skincare and reduced UV exposure...

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SMWH

WHSmith reports 5% revenue growth and lowers FY26 profit outlook

WHSmith said group revenue rose 5% on a constant currency basis in the 14 weeks to 6 June 2026, while like-for-like revenue increased 2%. The company now expects FY26 headline profit before tax of £75m–£90m, citing weaker consumer demand, travel disruption and margin pressure...
PETS

Pets at Home FY26 Revenue Falls 0.8% to £1.47bn as PBT Drops 28.3%

Pets at Home reported FY26 statutory revenue of £1.47bn and profit before tax of £86.5m, with the AGM scheduled for 9 July 2026...
BWY

Bellway Plc reiterates FY26 profit guidance despite softer demand

Bellway says it remains on track to deliver FY26 underlying operating profit of £320m–£330m, supported by its order book, despite weaker customer demand and rising build cost pressures...
GRG

Greggs appoints Ikdeep Singh as Non-Executive Director

Greggs plc has appointed Ikdeep Singh as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 July 2026. He brings senior leadership experience from Mars, L’Oréal and Procter & Gamble...
Cooks Coffee

Cooks Coffee sets out expansion path across core café markets

Cooks Coffee is building investor relevance through a larger Esquires store network, rising UK and Ireland sales, and a long-term plan to scale beyond 300 stores by FY34...

Scotch Corner Designer Village targets a 2027 opening at a major northern junction

Scotch Corner Designer Village is targeting a 2027 opening with a retail, leisure and dining mix built around one of the North’s best-known road junctions...
itim Group

Local retail has a data advantage Amazon cannot easily replicate

Retailers do not need to copy Amazon to compete with it. They need to use the customer data, local stores and owned channels that Amazon cannot easily replicate...
AO

AO World exceeds one million Trustpilot reviews with 4.9 rating

AO World has surpassed one million Trustpilot reviews while maintaining a 4.9 rating, describing the milestone as evidence of its long-term focus on customer service...
CURY

Currys appoints Fredrik Tønnesen as Group CEO

Currys plc has appointed Fredrik Tønnesen as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 August 2026. He will succeed Alex Baldock following a planned leadership transition...
Howdens Joinery

Howdens to acquire DIY Kitchens for £390m

Howdens has agreed to acquire DIY Kitchens in a £390m deal, adding an online direct-to-consumer kitchen business alongside its trade-only model...
Ocado

Ocado and Asda partner to upgrade Asda’s UK online grocery platform

Ocado and Asda have agreed a partnership to develop Asda’s online grocery business using the Ocado Smart Platform, with rollout across stores and dark stores planned from 2027...
Equipmake

Modular platforms strengthen the case for bus electrification

Modular bus platforms give Equipmake a practical route into a growing electrification market where flexibility and reliability matter...
COOK

Cooks Coffee FY26 revenue rises 84% as store sales grow

Cooks Coffee reported an 84% increase in FY26 revenue to NZ$12.4m, with UK and Ireland store sales up 22.8% to NZ$95.8m. EBITDA rose to NZ$1.3m, while the group reduced debt and expanded its network to 105 sites...
Hollywood Bowl Group

Hollywood Bowl reports 9.5% revenue growth in first half

Hollywood Bowl Group reported first-half revenue of £141.5m, up 9.5%, with adjusted EBITDA after rent rising 8.9% to £42.2m. The group said it remains confident in meeting FY26 expectations, supported by growth in the UK and Canada...
Kingfisher plc

Kingfisher confirms full-year guidance after resilient Q1

Kingfisher said it remains on track to meet full-year guidance after a resilient first quarter, with growth in e-commerce, trade sales and marketplace activity offsetting softer seasonal demand...
Games Workshop Group

Games Workshop expects core revenue of at least £625m for FY2026

Games Workshop estimates core revenue of not less than £625 million and profit before tax of not less than £265 million for the 52 weeks ending 31 May 2026. Its 2026 Annual Report is due on 28 July 2026...
CRPR

James Cropper targets stronger customer outcomes in premium packaging

James Cropper is using earlier technical collaboration to reduce packaging risk, improve execution and strengthen its role with premium customers...
Marks and Spencer Group plc

Marks & Spencer FY2026 profit falls despite strong food performance

Marks & Spencer reported a 23.8% decline in adjusted profit before tax to £671.4m, as disruption from a cyber incident weighed on Fashion, Home & Beauty. Food sales rose 7.0%, while the group maintained transformation investment and increased its full-year dividend to 4.2p...
SSP Group

SSP reports 6% revenue growth and improved first-half profit

SSP Group reported first-half revenue of £1.8bn, up 6%, with underlying operating profit rising 18% as its Focus 26 plan supported margin improvement and cash generation initiatives...
Warpaint London

Skin & Tan targets summer demand with safer tanning focus

Skin & Tan is targeting summer beauty demand with self-tanning products positioned around convenience, skincare and reduced UV exposure...
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