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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.

Kingfisher plc

Kingfisher appoints Eve Henrikson as Non-Executive Director

Kingfisher has appointed Eve Henrikson to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026. The company also announced that Bill Lennie will join the Remuneration Committee from 1..
Kingfisher plc

Kingfisher reports profit growth and market share gains in FY 2025/26

Kingfisher delivered modest sales growth and improved margins in FY 2025/26, supported by strong UK performance, expansion in trade and e-commerce, and disciplined cost control. Adjusted pre-tax profit rose 6%..
Wetherspoons

J D Wetherspoon reports higher sales, lower profits in interim results

Strong sales growth continued, outperforming the wider market, but rising costs and consumer pressure weighed on earnings and margins...
Marks and Spencer

Marks & Spencer regains momentum as recovery story builds, Shore Capital

Marks & Spencer shows improving momentum and recovery potential, according to Shore Capital, with stronger Food sales and optimistic FY27 outlook...

UK manufacturers signal growth as sector adapts to shifting demand

Most UK manufacturers expect growth and are positioning to benefit from increased defence spending...
Scotch Corner Designer Village

£169m shopping village moves ahead

A £169 million UK shopping village is being built to generate steady visitor numbers and support long-term retail income...
Wickes Group plc

Wickes Group delivers strong FY2025 performance and expands growth plans

Wickes reported 5.9% revenue growth to £1.64bn and a 14.4% rise in adjusted profit before tax, driven by strong retail volumes and continued momentum in Design & Installation...
Scotch Corner Designer Village

£169m Scotch Corner Designer Village advances as brand commitments grow

A £169 million retail village at the A1(M) and A66 junction is progressing towards a 2027 opening with significant brand commitments already secured...
BKG

Berkeley reaffirms £450m profit guidance amid uncertain housing market

Berkeley Group says it remains on track to deliver around £450 million in pre-tax profit for the year and FY27, despite macroeconomic uncertainty and regulatory delays affecting London housing supply...
TRN

Trainline reprts net ticket sales up 7% to £6.3bn, trading in line with guidance

Trainline delivered FY2026 net ticket sales growth of 7% to £6.3bn and revenue growth of 2% to £453m. The company expects double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, supported by operating leverage, ancillary..
Domino's Pizza Group

Domino’s Pizza Group delivers solid FY2025 finish, maintains outlook for 2026

Domino’s Pizza Group posted modest sales growth in FY2025 and strong cash generation, supporting a higher dividend. The company said trading in early 2026 remains in line with market expectations..
Persimmon Plc

Persimmon posts 2025 growth as sales and revenue rise

Persimmon increased completions, revenue and profits in 2025, with housing revenue up 16% to £3.31bn. The company expects 12,000–12,500 completions in 2026, supported by strong forward sales and improved market..
Scotch Corner Designer Village

Scotch Corner Designer Village sets out market ambitions with proposed AQSE float

A North Yorkshire outlet developer is seeking £25.5 million through an AQSE listing to support its next phase of growth and operations...
tv studio

ITV Reports 2025 Results as Streaming Growth Offsets Advertising Pressure

ITV plc released its full-year 2025 results, highlighting growth in its streaming and digital businesses alongside continued pressure in the traditional advertising market. The company outlined progress in expanding ITVX..
GFTU

Grafton Group Announces New Share Buyback Programme

Grafton Group plc has announced the launch of a new share buyback programme. The initiative authorises the company to repurchase ordinary shares in the market as part of its capital..
SSP Group

SSP Group Announces Appointment of New Chair Andrew Martin

SSP Group PLC has announced the appointment of a new Chair to its Board. The leadership change forms part of the company’s governance update as it continues to oversee its..
Scotch Corner Designer Village

Scotch Corner Designer Village IPO to raise £25.5 million

Scotch Corner Designer Village is progressing to an Aquis listing, seeking £25.5m of new equity to advance construction. The 50-acre outlet and leisure scheme is backed by secured senior debt,..
Vistry Group

Vistry Group announces retirement of Greg Fitzgerald and CEO succession plan

Vistry Group PLC has announced that Executive Chair and CEO Greg Fitzgerald will retire, stepping down as Chair at the May 2026 AGM and remaining CEO for up to 12..
BTRW

Barratt Redrow appoints Dean Banks as next Group Chief Executive

Barratt Redrow plc has appointed Dean Banks as its next Group Chief Executive. He will join in late 2026, succeeding David Thomas, who will retire after 11 years in the..
COOK

Cooks Coffee Company’s Keith Jackson on strong growth and international expansion

Cooks Coffee Company highlights continued outperformance in the UK and Ireland, new retail partnerships with Tesco and Next, and master franchise agreements in the UAE and India as it builds..

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Kingfisher plc

Kingfisher appoints Eve Henrikson as Non-Executive Director

Kingfisher has appointed Eve Henrikson to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026. The company also announced that Bill Lennie will join the Remuneration Committee from 1 April 2026...
Kingfisher plc

Kingfisher reports profit growth and market share gains in FY 2025/26

Kingfisher delivered modest sales growth and improved margins in FY 2025/26, supported by strong UK performance, expansion in trade and e-commerce, and disciplined cost control. Adjusted pre-tax profit rose 6% and free cash flow remained solid, with further shareholder returns announced...
Wetherspoons

J D Wetherspoon reports higher sales, lower profits in interim results

Strong sales growth continued, outperforming the wider market, but rising costs and consumer pressure weighed on earnings and margins...
Marks and Spencer

Marks & Spencer regains momentum as recovery story builds, Shore Capital

Marks & Spencer shows improving momentum and recovery potential, according to Shore Capital, with stronger Food sales and optimistic FY27 outlook...

UK manufacturers signal growth as sector adapts to shifting demand

Most UK manufacturers expect growth and are positioning to benefit from increased defence spending...
Scotch Corner Designer Village

£169m shopping village moves ahead

A £169 million UK shopping village is being built to generate steady visitor numbers and support long-term retail income...
Wickes Group plc

Wickes Group delivers strong FY2025 performance and expands growth plans

Wickes reported 5.9% revenue growth to £1.64bn and a 14.4% rise in adjusted profit before tax, driven by strong retail volumes and continued momentum in Design & Installation...
Scotch Corner Designer Village

£169m Scotch Corner Designer Village advances as brand commitments grow

A £169 million retail village at the A1(M) and A66 junction is progressing towards a 2027 opening with significant brand commitments already secured...
BKG

Berkeley reaffirms £450m profit guidance amid uncertain housing market

Berkeley Group says it remains on track to deliver around £450 million in pre-tax profit for the year and FY27, despite macroeconomic uncertainty and regulatory delays affecting London housing supply...
TRN

Trainline reprts net ticket sales up 7% to £6.3bn, trading in line with guidance

Trainline delivered FY2026 net ticket sales growth of 7% to £6.3bn and revenue growth of 2% to £453m. The company expects double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, supported by operating leverage, ancillary revenue expansion, and continued strength in UK and European travel demand...
Domino's Pizza Group

Domino’s Pizza Group delivers solid FY2025 finish, maintains outlook for 2026

Domino’s Pizza Group posted modest sales growth in FY2025 and strong cash generation, supporting a higher dividend. The company said trading in early 2026 remains in line with market expectations as it focuses on core growth, digital expansion, and operational efficiency...
Persimmon Plc

Persimmon posts 2025 growth as sales and revenue rise

Persimmon increased completions, revenue and profits in 2025, with housing revenue up 16% to £3.31bn. The company expects 12,000–12,500 completions in 2026, supported by strong forward sales and improved market conditions...
Scotch Corner Designer Village

Scotch Corner Designer Village sets out market ambitions with proposed AQSE float

A North Yorkshire outlet developer is seeking £25.5 million through an AQSE listing to support its next phase of growth and operations...
tv studio

ITV Reports 2025 Results as Streaming Growth Offsets Advertising Pressure

ITV plc released its full-year 2025 results, highlighting growth in its streaming and digital businesses alongside continued pressure in the traditional advertising market. The company outlined progress in expanding ITVX and reaffirmed its strategy to balance content investment with disciplined cost control...
GFTU

Grafton Group Announces New Share Buyback Programme

Grafton Group plc has announced the launch of a new share buyback programme. The initiative authorises the company to repurchase ordinary shares in the market as part of its capital allocation strategy and commitment to returning value to shareholders...
SSP Group

SSP Group Announces Appointment of New Chair Andrew Martin

SSP Group PLC has announced the appointment of a new Chair to its Board. The leadership change forms part of the company’s governance update as it continues to oversee its global travel-food business and strategic growth plans...
Scotch Corner Designer Village

Scotch Corner Designer Village IPO to raise £25.5 million

Scotch Corner Designer Village is progressing to an Aquis listing, seeking £25.5m of new equity to advance construction. The 50-acre outlet and leisure scheme is backed by secured senior debt, is substantially pre-let, and is expected to complete in 2027...
Vistry Group

Vistry Group announces retirement of Greg Fitzgerald and CEO succession plan

Vistry Group PLC has announced that Executive Chair and CEO Greg Fitzgerald will retire, stepping down as Chair at the May 2026 AGM and remaining CEO for up to 12 months while a successor is appointed...
BTRW

Barratt Redrow appoints Dean Banks as next Group Chief Executive

Barratt Redrow plc has appointed Dean Banks as its next Group Chief Executive. He will join in late 2026, succeeding David Thomas, who will retire after 11 years in the role...
COOK

Cooks Coffee Company’s Keith Jackson on strong growth and international expansion

Cooks Coffee Company highlights continued outperformance in the UK and Ireland, new retail partnerships with Tesco and Next, and master franchise agreements in the UAE and India as it builds long-term international growth...
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