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Consumer & Retail

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.

XP Factory

XP Factory delivers FY26 growth and outperforms industry benchmarks

XP Factory reported FY26 revenue of more than £59m, with EBITDA expected to be slightly ahead of revised market expectations. Strong Escape Hunt growth, new site openings and planned cost..
Compass Group plc

Compass Group reports double-digit profit growth in HY 2026

Compass Group posted 9% revenue growth and 12% underlying operating profit growth in the six months to 31 March 2026, citing strong demand for outsourcing services and continued margin progression...
FTSE100

FTSE 100 Slides as Retail and Mining Gains Fail to Outweigh Weakness in Defensives

FTSE 100 rises as strong gains in retail and mining stocks outweigh weakness in defensives, with lower oil prices helping selected cyclical names...
JD Sports Fashion plc

JD Sports reports resilient FY26 performance as sales rise 10.5%

JD Sports delivered FY26 sales of £12.7bn, up 10.5%, with profit before tax down 12.0% to £629m. The group outlined FY27 priorities focused on product range, store optimisation, e-commerce, AI..

Scotch Corner Designer Village adds scale to regional investment story

Scotch Corner Designer Village has raised £25.5 million, highlighting investor appetite for destination retail and leisure assets with scale, access and regional reach...
TRN

Trainline delivers higher profits and expands AI strategy in FY2026

Annual results show modest revenue growth but double-digit EBITDA gains, alongside progress in AI integration, international markets, and share buybacks...
Next Plc

NEXT raises full-year profit guidance after strong Q1 sales

NEXT reported a 6.2% rise in first-quarter full price sales and raised full-year profit guidance to £1.218bn, while maintaining sales forecasts for the rest of the year...
Likewise Group

Likewise Group plc (LON:LIKE) Navigates Supply Shocks While Accelerating Growth to £300m Ambition (video)

Tony Brewer explains how supplier relationships, pricing discipline and logistics investment are protecting margins while driving strong growth...

Intentional shopping strengthens the retail property case

Retail property is increasingly being driven by purposeful shoppers, making asset quality, tenant mix and trading evidence more important for investors...
COOK

Cooks Coffee’s Brendan Duigenan outlines Esquires growth strategy and expansion plans

Managing Director Brendan Duigenan explains how awards, multi-site franchisees, and innovation underpin Esquires’ expansion and long-term strategy...
Inchcape plc

Inchcape delivers solid Q1 with 8% revenue growth

The automotive distributor reports £2.3bn in Q1 revenue, up 8%, supported by volume growth and regional strength outside APAC. Guidance for FY 2026 remains unchanged, with expectations of double-digit EPS..
WTB

Whitbread FY26 profit flat as Premier Inn Germany reaches profitability

Whitbread reported flat adjusted pre-tax profit of £483m for FY26, with UK accommodation sales ahead and Premier Inn Germany delivering its first annual profit. The group also announced a new..
Persimmon Plc

Persimmon Plc reports solid start to 2026 with higher sales and prices

The housebuilder says private forward sales rose 7% and average selling prices increased, with trading in line with expectations despite geopolitical uncertainty and early signs of cost inflation...
XP Factory

XP Factory appoints Panmure Liberum as Broker and Adviser

XP Factory has appointed Panmure Liberum Limited as its Broker, Nominated Adviser, and Financial Adviser, effective immediately...
TW

Taylor Wimpey AGM update: Stable demand, lower prices, and focus on cost control

In its AGM trading statement, Taylor Wimpey reported resilient customer demand but noted pricing pressure and rising build costs. The group remains selective on land purchases and expects outlet growth..
Howdens Joinery

Howdens reports 3.7% sales growth in early 2026 trading update

Howden Joinery Group plc recorded 3.7% underlying revenue growth in the first 16 weeks of 2026, with stronger international performance and continued investment in new depots, products, and supply chain..
Mitchells & Butlers

Mitchells & Butlers confirms CFO transition date

Mitchells & Butlers plc confirms that Tim Jones will retire as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director at close of business on 6 July 2026, following the appointment of Emma..
SMWH

WH Smith reports lower interim profit, suspends dividend as outlook turns more cautious

WH Smith said first-half revenue rose 5% to £748m, but headline profit before tax fell to £3m and the dividend was suspended to support debt reduction. The group expects full-year..
JD Sports

JD Sports Chair Andrew Higginson to step down After 2026 AGM

JD Sports Fashion plc said Chair Andrew Higginson will step down at the conclusion of the company’s AGM on 21 July 2026. Darren Shapland will serve as Interim Chair while..
Entain plc

Entain posts strong Q1 online growth as FY26 outlook remains unchanged

Entain reported Q1 2026 online NGR growth of 5% on a constant currency basis, driven by gaming growth and higher volumes across key markets. The group maintained its full-year guidance..

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XP Factory

XP Factory delivers FY26 growth and outperforms industry benchmarks

XP Factory reported FY26 revenue of more than £59m, with EBITDA expected to be slightly ahead of revised market expectations. Strong Escape Hunt growth, new site openings and planned cost reductions support the group’s confidence in future performance...
Compass Group plc

Compass Group reports double-digit profit growth in HY 2026

Compass Group posted 9% revenue growth and 12% underlying operating profit growth in the six months to 31 March 2026, citing strong demand for outsourcing services and continued margin progression...
FTSE100

FTSE 100 Slides as Retail and Mining Gains Fail to Outweigh Weakness in Defensives

FTSE 100 rises as strong gains in retail and mining stocks outweigh weakness in defensives, with lower oil prices helping selected cyclical names...
JD Sports Fashion plc

JD Sports reports resilient FY26 performance as sales rise 10.5%

JD Sports delivered FY26 sales of £12.7bn, up 10.5%, with profit before tax down 12.0% to £629m. The group outlined FY27 priorities focused on product range, store optimisation, e-commerce, AI and personalisation...

Scotch Corner Designer Village adds scale to regional investment story

Scotch Corner Designer Village has raised £25.5 million, highlighting investor appetite for destination retail and leisure assets with scale, access and regional reach...
TRN

Trainline delivers higher profits and expands AI strategy in FY2026

Annual results show modest revenue growth but double-digit EBITDA gains, alongside progress in AI integration, international markets, and share buybacks...
Next Plc

NEXT raises full-year profit guidance after strong Q1 sales

NEXT reported a 6.2% rise in first-quarter full price sales and raised full-year profit guidance to £1.218bn, while maintaining sales forecasts for the rest of the year...
Likewise Group

Likewise Group plc (LON:LIKE) Navigates Supply Shocks While Accelerating Growth to £300m Ambition (video)

Tony Brewer explains how supplier relationships, pricing discipline and logistics investment are protecting margins while driving strong growth...

Intentional shopping strengthens the retail property case

Retail property is increasingly being driven by purposeful shoppers, making asset quality, tenant mix and trading evidence more important for investors...
COOK

Cooks Coffee’s Brendan Duigenan outlines Esquires growth strategy and expansion plans

Managing Director Brendan Duigenan explains how awards, multi-site franchisees, and innovation underpin Esquires’ expansion and long-term strategy...
Inchcape plc

Inchcape delivers solid Q1 with 8% revenue growth

The automotive distributor reports £2.3bn in Q1 revenue, up 8%, supported by volume growth and regional strength outside APAC. Guidance for FY 2026 remains unchanged, with expectations of double-digit EPS growth...
WTB

Whitbread FY26 profit flat as Premier Inn Germany reaches profitability

Whitbread reported flat adjusted pre-tax profit of £483m for FY26, with UK accommodation sales ahead and Premier Inn Germany delivering its first annual profit. The group also announced a new five-year plan and an extension of its Accelerating Growth Plan to all remaining branded restaurants...
Persimmon Plc

Persimmon Plc reports solid start to 2026 with higher sales and prices

The housebuilder says private forward sales rose 7% and average selling prices increased, with trading in line with expectations despite geopolitical uncertainty and early signs of cost inflation...
XP Factory

XP Factory appoints Panmure Liberum as Broker and Adviser

XP Factory has appointed Panmure Liberum Limited as its Broker, Nominated Adviser, and Financial Adviser, effective immediately...
TW

Taylor Wimpey AGM update: Stable demand, lower prices, and focus on cost control

In its AGM trading statement, Taylor Wimpey reported resilient customer demand but noted pricing pressure and rising build costs. The group remains selective on land purchases and expects outlet growth alongside ongoing dividends and share buybacks...
Howdens Joinery

Howdens reports 3.7% sales growth in early 2026 trading update

Howden Joinery Group plc recorded 3.7% underlying revenue growth in the first 16 weeks of 2026, with stronger international performance and continued investment in new depots, products, and supply chain capabilities...
Mitchells & Butlers

Mitchells & Butlers confirms CFO transition date

Mitchells & Butlers plc confirms that Tim Jones will retire as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director at close of business on 6 July 2026, following the appointment of Emma Harris as his successor...
SMWH

WH Smith reports lower interim profit, suspends dividend as outlook turns more cautious

WH Smith said first-half revenue rose 5% to £748m, but headline profit before tax fell to £3m and the dividend was suspended to support debt reduction. The group expects full-year headline profit before tax of £90m to £105m amid uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East...
JD Sports

JD Sports Chair Andrew Higginson to step down After 2026 AGM

JD Sports Fashion plc said Chair Andrew Higginson will step down at the conclusion of the company’s AGM on 21 July 2026. Darren Shapland will serve as Interim Chair while the Board conducts a search for a permanent successor...
Entain plc

Entain posts strong Q1 online growth as FY26 outlook remains unchanged

Entain reported Q1 2026 online NGR growth of 5% on a constant currency basis, driven by gaming growth and higher volumes across key markets. The group maintained its full-year guidance and said trading momentum continued into 2026...
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