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Sainsbury’s slips over the crucial Christmas spell as it’s dragged down by falling toy sales at Argos Sainsbury’s retail sales fell 0.7 per cent in the 15 weeks to 4 January Toy and gaming sales were ‘significantly’ lower at Argos Retailer warned trading is set to remain ‘highly competitive and promotional’ By This Is Money … Read more
Morrisons sales slipped in the crucial Christmas run-up but stays on track to hit profit target as it eyes more store conversions Morrisons revealed 1.7% fall in sales excluding fuel for 22 weeks to 5 January Despite this full-year profits remain on track to match forecasts Shares in the supermarket rose 2.9% to 198p following the update … Read more
Fly to LA for £290? That IS a bargain: How to get the best travel deals in the New Year sales – and the two steps you must take to protect your money Holiday firms have launched New Year sales with deals on flights and packages You can knock £100 off dozens of Jet2.com packages … Read more
The Big Apple in December is glamorous and glittering, carried on a tide of spectacular department store window displays, floodlit ice rinks, Radio City Christmas specials and bell-ringing Santas on Fifth Avenue. But that all comes at a price. A sky-high price, in fact, along with impossible-to-get-in restaurants, sold-out Broadway shows and claustrophobic, congested sidewalks. … Read more
Greene King sales slip as pub sector continues to lose its fizz and £2.7billion takeover by Hong Kong family looms Greene King said the decline in group sales was driven by ‘softer’ beer sales Net income across its pub arm slid 4.2% as it fell short of 2018 trading levels The looming takeover offers a … Read more
New car sales were down by 1.6 per cent in August despite numbers being boosted by a flood of pre-registrations by dealers to beat an emissions deadine – and a flood of long-awaited deliveries of Tesla’s Model 3. Battery electric vehicle sales ‘surged’ in the month, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with … Read more
Tangle Teezer posts strong growth in sales, making it the most successful Dragons’ Den reject ever By Sarah Bridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 10:08 BST, 25 August 2019 | Updated: 10:36 BST, 25 August 2019 It was mocked by all five judges on BBC’s Dragons’ Den but the detangling hairbrush made by Tangle … Read more
A spike in demand for electricity to power the growing network of plug-in cars could cripple the National Grid by 2040, an energy expert has warned today. Mark Sait, chief executive of SaveMoneyCutCarbon believes that if UK electric car sales rise at the same rate as they have across the rest of Europe, it could … Read more
Games Workshop shares march higher after the Warhammer creator hands out £5m in staff bonuses (again) and sales surpass £250m Games Workshop shares jumped 5% on Friday after the firm updated the market It said it has handed out more than £5million in staff bonuses this year The firm said it expects its full-year sales … Read more
FTSE CLOSE: Aviva to axe 1,800 jobs; Ford to close Bridgend plant; Fiat Chrysler walks away from Renault merger Insurance giant Aviva to cut 1,800 jobs in a bid to save £300million Fiat Chrysler has shelved its ambitions to merge with Renault Sales at fashion firm Joules rose 17% to £218million in its last full … Read more