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.

Bellway Plc reports solid spring trading, raises FY25 volume outlook

Bellway plc (LON:BWY) reports strong trading, with rising customer confidence and reservations. The company anticipates significant volume growth and improved profitability...

June 10, 2025

Kingfisher Plc completes £50m first tranche of £300m share buyback

Kingfisher plc completes the first tranche of its £300m share repurchase program, buying 17.9 million shares for £50m through Goldman Sachs...

June 10, 2025

Surface Transforms reports 2024 revenue growth and operational progress

Surface Transforms Plc reports a 13% rise in revenue for 2024, reflecting strong customer support and strategic investments amidst operational challenges...

June 10, 2025

Pets at Home Group launches £25 million share buyback programme

Pets at Home Group plc has launched a £25 million share buyback program, aimed at reducing its share capital through two tranches, starting today...

June 9, 2025

Made Tech New Contracts Support Double Digit Revenue and EBITDA Growth, Singer Research

£26.2 million in new contracts during the second half, bringing its total year-to-date bookings to £68.2 million—an 89% increase compared to FY24...

June 5, 2025

Dr. Martens Plc FY25 profit drops to £8.8m

Dr. Martens plc shares strong preliminary results for FY25, outlining a strategic roadmap—Levers For Growth—aimed at returning to profit growth and elevating brand desirability...

June 5, 2025

Carbon-ceramic brakes power Surface Transforms growth

Explore how Surface Transforms is revolutionising the automotive industry with advanced carbon-ceramic brake disc technology for lighter, high-performance vehicles...

June 4, 2025

WH Smith Plc reports 7% travel revenue growth in latest trading update

WH Smith PLC's latest trading update reveals promising growth for its travel division, highlighting a 7% revenue increase. The company is poised for a successful summer season...

June 4, 2025

Likewise closes in on £200 million revenue

Likewise Group is rapidly advancing in the UK flooring market, with impressive sales growth and a strategic expansion plan that attracts investor interest...

June 3, 2025

Carbon Ceramic Brakes accelerate market momentum with supercar surge

The luxury vehicle market is evolving, with carbon ceramic brakes leading the charge in performance and engineering. Discover how this technology is reshaping automotive excellence...

May 29, 2025

Cooks Coffee reports 49% revenue growth, expands to 93 stores

Cooks Coffee Company announces impressive financial results for FY25, highlighting significant growth in UK and Ireland store sales and strategic expansions...

May 29, 2025

Hollywood Bowl Group Plc reports record H1 revenue and ongoing expansion

Hollywood Bowl Group plc (LON:BOWL) reports robust Interim Results for H1 FY2025, highlighting record revenues and strategic growth in family-friendly leisure...

May 29, 2025

Chairman’s £95K share buy fuels investor donfidence in Likewise

Likewise Group gains momentum as Chairman Paul Bassi boosts his stake, signaling strong confidence in the company's growth and strategic direction...

May 28, 2025

Pets at Home delivers FY25 profit growth, strengthens pet care platform

Pets at Home Group Plc (LON:PETS) reports positive FY25 Preliminary Results, highlighting a strategic shift toward a comprehensive pet care platform and promising future growth...

May 28, 2025

Playtech Plc agrees sale of remaining HAPPYBET assets

Playtech Plc has partnered with NetX Betting Ltd. for the future of HAPPYBET, marking a strategic shift towards a B2B focus while transitioning operations in Germany...

May 28, 2025

Kingfisher Plc reports Q1 sales growth and reiterates FY guidance

Kingfisher PLC (LON:KGF) has released its impressive Q1 trading update for 2025, highlighting robust sales growth and a positive outlook for the year ahead...

May 28, 2025

Whitbread Plc names Christine Hodgson as new Chair

Whitbread Plc announces Christine Hodgson as the new Chair starting September 1, 2025, succeeding Adam Crozier, who has led the company through significant growth...

May 27, 2025

Games Workshop Group Plc expects record £255m PBT for FY2025

Games Workshop Group Plc forecasts strong financial growth for 2025, with core revenue hitting £560 million. Discover key insights on profits and dividends...

May 23, 2025

Unleashing performance with Surface Transforms braking power

Experience the ultimate in high-performance braking with Surface Transforms' carbon ceramic brake discs, designed for supercars and track-ready precision...

May 22, 2025

Likewise grants over 3.1m shares under 2025 SAYE scheme

Likewise Group plc (LON:LIKE) has successfully closed its 2025 Save As You Earn Scheme, granting options to 69 employees on over 3.1 million shares...

May 22, 2025

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Bellway Plc reports solid spring trading, raises FY25 volume outlook

Bellway plc (LON:BWY) reports strong trading, with rising customer confidence and reservations. The company anticipates significant volume growth and improved profitability...

June 10, 2025

Kingfisher Plc completes £50m first tranche of £300m share buyback

Kingfisher plc completes the first tranche of its £300m share repurchase program, buying 17.9 million shares for £50m through Goldman Sachs...

June 10, 2025

Surface Transforms reports 2024 revenue growth and operational progress

Surface Transforms Plc reports a 13% rise in revenue for 2024, reflecting strong customer support and strategic investments amidst operational challenges...

June 10, 2025

Pets at Home Group launches £25 million share buyback programme

Pets at Home Group plc has launched a £25 million share buyback program, aimed at reducing its share capital through two tranches, starting today...

June 9, 2025

Made Tech New Contracts Support Double Digit Revenue and EBITDA Growth, Singer Research

£26.2 million in new contracts during the second half, bringing its total year-to-date bookings to £68.2 million—an 89% increase compared to FY24...

June 5, 2025

Dr. Martens Plc FY25 profit drops to £8.8m

Dr. Martens plc shares strong preliminary results for FY25, outlining a strategic roadmap—Levers For Growth—aimed at returning to profit growth and elevating brand desirability...

June 5, 2025

Carbon-ceramic brakes power Surface Transforms growth

Explore how Surface Transforms is revolutionising the automotive industry with advanced carbon-ceramic brake disc technology for lighter, high-performance vehicles...

June 4, 2025

WH Smith Plc reports 7% travel revenue growth in latest trading update

WH Smith PLC's latest trading update reveals promising growth for its travel division, highlighting a 7% revenue increase. The company is poised for a successful summer season...

June 4, 2025

Likewise closes in on £200 million revenue

Likewise Group is rapidly advancing in the UK flooring market, with impressive sales growth and a strategic expansion plan that attracts investor interest...

June 3, 2025

Carbon Ceramic Brakes accelerate market momentum with supercar surge

The luxury vehicle market is evolving, with carbon ceramic brakes leading the charge in performance and engineering. Discover how this technology is reshaping automotive excellence...

May 29, 2025

Cooks Coffee reports 49% revenue growth, expands to 93 stores

Cooks Coffee Company announces impressive financial results for FY25, highlighting significant growth in UK and Ireland store sales and strategic expansions...

May 29, 2025

Hollywood Bowl Group Plc reports record H1 revenue and ongoing expansion

Hollywood Bowl Group plc (LON:BOWL) reports robust Interim Results for H1 FY2025, highlighting record revenues and strategic growth in family-friendly leisure...

May 29, 2025

Chairman’s £95K share buy fuels investor donfidence in Likewise

Likewise Group gains momentum as Chairman Paul Bassi boosts his stake, signaling strong confidence in the company's growth and strategic direction...

May 28, 2025

Pets at Home delivers FY25 profit growth, strengthens pet care platform

Pets at Home Group Plc (LON:PETS) reports positive FY25 Preliminary Results, highlighting a strategic shift toward a comprehensive pet care platform and promising future growth...

May 28, 2025

Playtech Plc agrees sale of remaining HAPPYBET assets

Playtech Plc has partnered with NetX Betting Ltd. for the future of HAPPYBET, marking a strategic shift towards a B2B focus while transitioning operations in Germany...

May 28, 2025

Kingfisher Plc reports Q1 sales growth and reiterates FY guidance

Kingfisher PLC (LON:KGF) has released its impressive Q1 trading update for 2025, highlighting robust sales growth and a positive outlook for the year ahead...

May 28, 2025

Whitbread Plc names Christine Hodgson as new Chair

Whitbread Plc announces Christine Hodgson as the new Chair starting September 1, 2025, succeeding Adam Crozier, who has led the company through significant growth...

May 27, 2025

Games Workshop Group Plc expects record £255m PBT for FY2025

Games Workshop Group Plc forecasts strong financial growth for 2025, with core revenue hitting £560 million. Discover key insights on profits and dividends...

May 23, 2025

Unleashing performance with Surface Transforms braking power

Experience the ultimate in high-performance braking with Surface Transforms' carbon ceramic brake discs, designed for supercars and track-ready precision...

May 22, 2025

Likewise grants over 3.1m shares under 2025 SAYE scheme

Likewise Group plc (LON:LIKE) has successfully closed its 2025 Save As You Earn Scheme, granting options to 69 employees on over 3.1 million shares...

May 22, 2025