Tag: profit



WH Smith attributes Profit Rise to Transportation Hub Expansion

wh smith attributes profit rise to transportation hub expansion
Posted on 17 October, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

WH Smith has been one of the UK’s most popular High Street chains for many years now, with consumers frequently turning to the retailer for their stationery and reading needs. However, like many during the recession the retailer struggled to lift sales –... Read More

Low Profits Spark Greggs Reshape

Posted on 7 August, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Greggs was once the place to go during an office lunch break, grabbing a pasty or sandwich on the go. But recently a spell of poor sales has sparked the company to take drastic action. For the 26 weeks leading up until 29 June 2013, like-for-like sales... Read More

Starbucks in UK Tax Row

Posted on 22 October, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

According to Reuters, Starbucks has paid a mere £8.6 million in UK taxes on a reported £3 billion in sales in the UK since 1998, when it opened its first UK coffee shop, despite having opened 735 outlets subsequently.   The revelation led to... Read More

Can Feng Shui Help to Increase Profits in the Modern Office?

Posted on 21 September, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Feng shui is an ancient practice of combining elements to create a healthy and productive energy to a space. Does this fit in with a modern vision of how an office should be run? Well....yes.... Read More

How do British Retail Chains Compare? The Good and The Bad

Posted on 20 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

In the current economic climate, many large retail groups who, in the years prior to 2008, posted staggering profits annually are now struggling to find their footing with consumers.... Read More

JD Wetherspoon Records Impressive Sales Despite Rise in Taxes

Posted on 18 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

In May we reported that JD Wetherspoon was contradicting a trend in the pub industry that despite many pubs closing, the pub chain was in fact expanding.... Read More

Burberry in Shocking Share Drop after Posting Profit Warning

Posted on 14 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Luxury fashion house Burberry has posted a profit alert, knocking almost a fifth off its share price.... Read More

Staples Reveals Second Quarter Performance

Posted on 20 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Like all commercial property companies, Staples Inc. has faced the reality of trading in an incredibly tough economic environment.... Read More

Jaguar Land Rover Creates Further 1000 Jobs

Posted on 17 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The British car manufacturing industry is going from strength to strength in 2012, with companies such as Vauxhall, BMW and Citroen all looking to expand their sites nationwide this year, creating employment for thousands of British workers.... Read More

Poor Performance from Marks and Spencer Fuels Takeover Speculation

Posted on 16 August, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

Last month Marks and Spencer (M&S) reported its worst performance in clothing and home furnishings for three years.... Read More