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.

£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...

March 13, 2026

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...

March 13, 2026

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..

March 12, 2026

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..

March 10, 2026

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..

March 10, 2026

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...

March 9, 2026

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..

March 5, 2026

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..

March 5, 2026

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..

March 5, 2026

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,..

March 4, 2026

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..

March 4, 2026

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..

March 4, 2026

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..

March 2, 2026

Equipmake delivers strong strategic progress in H1 FY26 with growing orderbook

February 27, 2026

Howden Joinery Group reports 4.1% revenue growth and £345m PBT for 2025

Howdens delivered revenue of £2.4bn in 2025, up 4.1%, with profit before tax rising 5.1% to £344.9m. Gross margins improved to 62.7%, supported by efficiency savings and market share gains..

February 26, 2026

Aston Martin FY2025 results: Revenue down 21%, Q4 returns to positive cash flow

Aston Martin reported FY2025 revenue of £1.26bn, down 21%, with wholesale volumes falling 10% amid tariff and macroeconomic pressures. Q4 performance improved sequentially, supported by initial Valhalla deliveries, higher core..

February 25, 2026

JD Sports to launch £200m share buyback programme in FY27

JD Sports Fashion plc will return £200m to shareholders through a two-tranche share buyback programme in FY27. The first £100m tranche begins immediately and is expected to complete by 31..

February 23, 2026

Aston Martin to sell F1 naming rights for £50m; FY2025 margin at c.29.5%

Aston Martin has agreed a proposed £50m transaction to grant AMR GP perpetual rights to use its name in Formula One operations, pending shareholder approval. FY2025 wholesale volumes declined to..

February 20, 2026

Cooks Coffee Company Accelerates UK and Ireland Growth as Middle East Expansion Gathers Pace (Video)

February 18, 2026

PPHE Hotel Group agrees $33.5m sale of Manhattan development site

PPHE Hotel Group has agreed to sell its Manhattan development site for $33.5 million, exiting plans for a New York hotel after regulatory changes made the project unviable. Proceeds will..

February 18, 2026

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£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...

March 13, 2026

Berkeley reaffirms £450m profit guidance amid uncertain housing market

March 13, 2026

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

March 12, 2026

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...

March 10, 2026

Persimmon posts 2025 growth as sales and revenue rise

March 10, 2026

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...

March 9, 2026

ITV Reports 2025 Results as Streaming Growth Offsets Advertising Pressure

March 5, 2026

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...

March 5, 2026

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...

March 5, 2026

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...

March 4, 2026

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...

March 4, 2026

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...

March 4, 2026

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...

March 2, 2026

Equipmake delivers strong strategic progress in H1 FY26 with growing orderbook

Equipmake’s H1 FY26 results highlight significant cost reductions, improved losses and a strengthening commercial position. The company secured major follow-on orders from Agrale, agreed a further £3.0m strategic investment from Caterpillar Ventures, and reported a live orderbook of approximately £10.7m, supporting confidence in second-half growth...

February 27, 2026

Howden Joinery Group reports 4.1% revenue growth and £345m PBT for 2025

Howdens delivered revenue of £2.4bn in 2025, up 4.1%, with profit before tax rising 5.1% to £344.9m. Gross margins improved to 62.7%, supported by efficiency savings and market share gains in the UK and international growth of 13.5%...

February 26, 2026

Aston Martin FY2025 results: Revenue down 21%, Q4 returns to positive cash flow

February 25, 2026

JD Sports to launch £200m share buyback programme in FY27

JD Sports Fashion plc will return £200m to shareholders through a two-tranche share buyback programme in FY27. The first £100m tranche begins immediately and is expected to complete by 31 July 2026...

February 23, 2026

Aston Martin to sell F1 naming rights for £50m; FY2025 margin at c.29.5%

Aston Martin has agreed a proposed £50m transaction to grant AMR GP perpetual rights to use its name in Formula One operations, pending shareholder approval. FY2025 wholesale volumes declined to 5,448 units, with adjusted EBIT expected slightly below the lower end of analyst forecasts, as the group looks to stronger results in 2026...

February 20, 2026

Cooks Coffee Company Accelerates UK and Ireland Growth as Middle East Expansion Gathers Pace (Video)

Cooks Coffee Company is strengthening its position in the UK and Ireland with continued like-for-like sales growth and an expanding store network. Executive Chairman Keith Jackson discusses the drivers behind momentum, from loyal franchise-led communities to digital innovation and organic positioning...

February 18, 2026

PPHE Hotel Group agrees $33.5m sale of Manhattan development site

PPHE Hotel Group has agreed to sell its Manhattan development site for $33.5 million, exiting plans for a New York hotel after regulatory changes made the project unviable. Proceeds will be used to repay $8.3 million in debt, with the remaining funds redeployed in line with the Group’s capital allocation strategy...

February 18, 2026