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.

Likewise latest research note from Zeus Capital highlights progress and growth potential

Zeus Capital’s latest research note on Likewise points to continued operational progress, with the broker maintaining a positive view on the group’s prospects in the UK flooring market...

Norcros latest research note from Zeus Capital highlights resilient trading and strategic progress

Zeus Capital’s latest research note on Norcros points to a business that continues to trade resiliently, with management maintaining focus on margin, cash generation and strategic delivery across its portfolio...

Norcros latest research note from Zeus Capital highlights resilient trading and strategic progress

Zeus Capital’s latest research note on Norcros points to a business that continues to trade resiliently, with management making progress on strategic priorities and maintaining a disciplined approach in a..

Likewise latest research note highlights progress and growth potential Zeus Capital

Zeus Capital’s latest research note on Likewise highlights a business continuing to build scale in the flooring and home improvement market, with the broker pointing to improving momentum and a..

Norcros shows pricing power and share gains could keep momentum building, says Zeus Capital

Norcros Plc has delivered a steady AGM update, with 3.1% organic revenue growth in the first 13 weeks of FY27F and reported...

Kingfisher confirms full-year guidance after resilient Q1

Kingfisher said it remains on track to meet full-year guidance after a resilient first quarter, with growth in e-commerce, trade sales and marketplace activity offsetting softer seasonal demand...

Games Workshop expects core revenue of at least £625m for FY2026

Games Workshop estimates core revenue of not less than £625 million and profit before tax of not less than £265 million for the 52 weeks ending 31 May 2026. Its..

James Cropper targets stronger customer outcomes in premium packaging

James Cropper is using earlier technical collaboration to reduce packaging risk, improve execution and strengthen its role with premium customers...

Marks & Spencer FY2026 profit falls despite strong food performance

Marks & Spencer reported a 23.8% decline in adjusted profit before tax to £671.4m, as disruption from a cyber incident weighed on Fashion, Home & Beauty. Food sales rose 7.0%,..

SSP reports 6% revenue growth and improved first-half profit

SSP Group reported first-half revenue of £1.8bn, up 6%, with underlying operating profit rising 18% as its Focus 26 plan supported margin improvement and cash generation initiatives...

Skin & Tan targets summer demand with safer tanning focus

Skin & Tan is targeting summer beauty demand with self-tanning products positioned around convenience, skincare and reduced UV exposure...

Burberry reports return to sales growth in FY26

Burberry Group plc reported preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 28 March 2026, with comparable store sales up 2% and adjusted operating profit rising to £160 million. The company..

James Cropper highlights planning discipline in paper and packaging operations

James Cropper explains how disciplined planning and cross-team communication support reliability in specialist paper and packaging manufacturing...

Equipmake turns existing fleets into electric assets

Equipmake’s repowering technology offers fleet operators a practical way to electrify existing vehicles while managing cost, timing and operational risk...

Cooks Coffee builds Irish presence with Powerstown opening

Cooks Coffee Company has opened a new Esquires Coffee café at Powerstown Centre, strengthening its Irish retail presence...

Vistry targets stronger second half as affordable housing demand expected to recover

Vistry said first-half profit will be significantly below last year due to higher incentives on open market homes and slower market conditions, but expects second-half performance to improve as partner..

Scotch Corner gains relevance as a northern transport and retail hub

Scotch Corner’s historic role as a route decision point is gaining fresh relevance through transport access and the new designer village...

Greggs Plc sales rise as trading improves

Greggs reported total sales up 7.5% to £800 million in the first 19 weeks of 2026, with like-for-like growth improving in recent weeks and full-year expectations unchanged...

XP Factory delivers FY26 growth and outperforms industry benchmarks

XP Factory reported FY26 revenue of more than £59m, with EBITDA expected to be slightly ahead of revised market expectations. Strong Escape Hunt growth, new site openings and planned cost..

Compass Group reports double-digit profit growth in HY 2026

Compass Group posted 9% revenue growth and 12% underlying operating profit growth in the six months to 31 March 2026, citing strong demand for outsourcing services and continued margin progression...
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Likewise latest research note from Zeus Capital highlights progress and growth potential

Zeus Capital’s latest research note on Likewise points to continued operational progress, with the broker maintaining a positive view on the group’s prospects in the UK flooring market...

Norcros latest research note from Zeus Capital highlights resilient trading and strategic progress

Zeus Capital’s latest research note on Norcros points to a business that continues to trade resiliently, with management maintaining focus on margin, cash generation and strategic delivery across its portfolio...

Norcros latest research note from Zeus Capital highlights resilient trading and strategic progress

Zeus Capital’s latest research note on Norcros points to a business that continues to trade resiliently, with management making progress on strategic priorities and maintaining a disciplined approach in a more challenging market backdrop...

Likewise latest research note highlights progress and growth potential Zeus Capital

Zeus Capital’s latest research note on Likewise highlights a business continuing to build scale in the flooring and home improvement market, with the broker pointing to improving momentum and a supportive long-term opportunity...

Norcros shows pricing power and share gains could keep momentum building, says Zeus Capital

Norcros Plc has delivered a steady AGM update, with 3.1% organic revenue growth in the first 13 weeks of FY27F and reported...

Kingfisher confirms full-year guidance after resilient Q1

Kingfisher said it remains on track to meet full-year guidance after a resilient first quarter, with growth in e-commerce, trade sales and marketplace activity offsetting softer seasonal demand...

Games Workshop expects core revenue of at least £625m for FY2026

Games Workshop estimates core revenue of not less than £625 million and profit before tax of not less than £265 million for the 52 weeks ending 31 May 2026. Its 2026 Annual Report is due on 28 July 2026...

James Cropper targets stronger customer outcomes in premium packaging

James Cropper is using earlier technical collaboration to reduce packaging risk, improve execution and strengthen its role with premium customers...

Marks & Spencer FY2026 profit falls despite strong food performance

Marks & Spencer reported a 23.8% decline in adjusted profit before tax to £671.4m, as disruption from a cyber incident weighed on Fashion, Home & Beauty. Food sales rose 7.0%, while the group maintained transformation investment and increased its full-year dividend to 4.2p...

SSP reports 6% revenue growth and improved first-half profit

SSP Group reported first-half revenue of £1.8bn, up 6%, with underlying operating profit rising 18% as its Focus 26 plan supported margin improvement and cash generation initiatives...

Skin & Tan targets summer demand with safer tanning focus

Skin & Tan is targeting summer beauty demand with self-tanning products positioned around convenience, skincare and reduced UV exposure...

Burberry reports return to sales growth in FY26

Burberry Group plc reported preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 28 March 2026, with comparable store sales up 2% and adjusted operating profit rising to £160 million. The company highlighted strong fourth-quarter performance in Greater China and the Americas and expects further progress in FY27...

James Cropper highlights planning discipline in paper and packaging operations

James Cropper explains how disciplined planning and cross-team communication support reliability in specialist paper and packaging manufacturing...

Equipmake turns existing fleets into electric assets

Equipmake’s repowering technology offers fleet operators a practical way to electrify existing vehicles while managing cost, timing and operational risk...

Cooks Coffee builds Irish presence with Powerstown opening

Cooks Coffee Company has opened a new Esquires Coffee café at Powerstown Centre, strengthening its Irish retail presence...

Vistry targets stronger second half as affordable housing demand expected to recover

Vistry said first-half profit will be significantly below last year due to higher incentives on open market homes and slower market conditions, but expects second-half performance to improve as partner demand increases and debt reduction initiatives take effect...

Scotch Corner gains relevance as a northern transport and retail hub

Scotch Corner’s historic role as a route decision point is gaining fresh relevance through transport access and the new designer village...

Greggs Plc sales rise as trading improves

Greggs reported total sales up 7.5% to £800 million in the first 19 weeks of 2026, with like-for-like growth improving in recent weeks and full-year expectations unchanged...

XP Factory delivers FY26 growth and outperforms industry benchmarks

XP Factory reported FY26 revenue of more than £59m, with EBITDA expected to be slightly ahead of revised market expectations. Strong Escape Hunt growth, new site openings and planned cost reductions support the group’s confidence in future performance...

Compass Group reports double-digit profit growth in HY 2026

Compass Group posted 9% revenue growth and 12% underlying operating profit growth in the six months to 31 March 2026, citing strong demand for outsourcing services and continued margin progression...
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