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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.

UK PMI data points to economic stabilisation in early 2026

Recent UK PMI data indicates modest growth across manufacturing and services, suggesting a stabilising economic outlook as 2026 begins...
Vistry Group

Vistry Group reports resilient FY25 performance with higher margins and lower net debt

Vistry Group expects adjusted profit before tax of around £270m for FY25, up from £263.5m in FY24, supported by strong second-half margin progression...
Games Workshop Group

Games Workshop reports record half-year results to November 2025

Games Workshop reported record results for the 26 weeks ended 30 November 2025, with revenue rising to £332.1m and operating profit increasing to £140.4m...

Manufacturing moves back into expansion

UK manufacturing entered expansion in December, with rising orders and output pointing to a potential turning point for the sector...
Next Plc

Next plc announces Board changes and director appointments

Next plc has announced a series of Board changes, including the planned retirement of Executive Director Jane Shields in May 2026 after 40 years with the Group, and the retirement of Senior Independent Director Jonathan Bewes following the 2026 AGM...
Greggs plc

Greggs reports resilient Q4 performance and continued market share gains

Greggs delivered higher sales in Q4 and FY25, opening 121 net new shops and maintaining value leadership in a tough food-to-go market, while confirming full-year results remain in line with expectations...
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...

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UK PMI data points to economic stabilisation in early 2026

Recent UK PMI data indicates modest growth across manufacturing and services, suggesting a stabilising economic outlook as 2026 begins...
Vistry Group

Vistry Group reports resilient FY25 performance with higher margins and lower net debt

Vistry Group expects adjusted profit before tax of around £270m for FY25, up from £263.5m in FY24, supported by strong second-half margin progression...
Games Workshop Group

Games Workshop reports record half-year results to November 2025

Games Workshop reported record results for the 26 weeks ended 30 November 2025, with revenue rising to £332.1m and operating profit increasing to £140.4m...

Manufacturing moves back into expansion

UK manufacturing entered expansion in December, with rising orders and output pointing to a potential turning point for the sector...
Next Plc

Next plc announces Board changes and director appointments

Next plc has announced a series of Board changes, including the planned retirement of Executive Director Jane Shields in May 2026 after 40 years with the Group, and the retirement of Senior Independent Director Jonathan Bewes following the 2026 AGM...
Greggs plc

Greggs reports resilient Q4 performance and continued market share gains

Greggs delivered higher sales in Q4 and FY25, opening 121 net new shops and maintaining value leadership in a tough food-to-go market, while confirming full-year results remain in line with expectations...
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...
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