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.

Luxury retail backs stores as AI sharpens the case for physical presence

Luxury brands are still investing in stores, and AI is making physical retail more useful, efficient and strategically important...

March 31, 2026

Domino’s Pizza Group appoints Nicola Frampton as permanent CEO

Domino’s Pizza Group has named Nicola Frampton permanent CEO after an internal and external search process. Frampton, who had served as interim CEO since November 2025, will lead the company’s..

March 31, 2026

Pets at Home reiterates FY26 profit guidance as retail turnaround progresses

Pets at Home expects FY26 underlying PBT of roughly £92m and said its retail turnaround remains on track, with positive like-for-like sales growth in H2 and sequential improvement in Q4...

March 31, 2026

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..

March 31, 2026

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%..

March 24, 2026

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...

March 20, 2026

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...

March 20, 2026

UK manufacturers signal growth as sector adapts to shifting demand

Most UK manufacturers expect growth and are positioning to benefit from increased defence spending...

March 18, 2026

£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...

March 17, 2026

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...

March 17, 2026

£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

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Luxury retail backs stores as AI sharpens the case for physical presence

Luxury brands are still investing in stores, and AI is making physical retail more useful, efficient and strategically important...

March 31, 2026

Domino’s Pizza Group appoints Nicola Frampton as permanent CEO

Domino’s Pizza Group has named Nicola Frampton permanent CEO after an internal and external search process. Frampton, who had served as interim CEO since November 2025, will lead the company’s strategy for sustainable growth in the UK and Ireland...

March 31, 2026

Pets at Home reiterates FY26 profit guidance as retail turnaround progresses

Pets at Home expects FY26 underlying PBT of roughly £92m and said its retail turnaround remains on track, with positive like-for-like sales growth in H2 and sequential improvement in Q4. The group also expects year-end net debt of about £20m and said FY27 consensus expectations remain comfortable...

March 31, 2026

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...

March 31, 2026

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

March 24, 2026

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...

March 20, 2026

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...

March 20, 2026

UK manufacturers signal growth as sector adapts to shifting demand

Most UK manufacturers expect growth and are positioning to benefit from increased defence spending...

March 18, 2026

£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...

March 17, 2026

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...

March 17, 2026

£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...