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Hasbro CEO says Magic: The Gathering ‘off to a ripping start’
The property surpassed $500 million in quarterly revenue for the first time in its over 30-year history and helped push overall revenue up 16% in Q2.
Lindt posts mixed first-half results
Lindt has reported mixed half-year results with an organic sales growth of 4.3 per cent to around £2.1bn, which was driven by double-digit growth in North America and the rest…
Noumi enters takeover deal with major investor Arrovest
Noumi has entered a buyout deal with its largest shareholder as it seeks to resolve impending debt obligations. The post Noumi enters takeover deal with major investor Arrovest…
Nashville Barrel Co opens Louisville site
The Louisville Rickhouse Whiskey Company marks Nashville Barrel Co's third brick-and-mortar location and its expansion into Kentucky The post Nashville Barrel Co opens Louisville…
Wickes builds momentum in H1 despite a challenging consumer backdrop
Wickes has reported revenue growth of 2.3% for the second quarter of 2026, supported by continued volume growth across the business. The post Wickes builds momentum in H1 despite…
UK retail sector report: Q2 2026 executive playbook and operational insights
For UK retail business owners and board executives, trading during the second quarter of 2026 demonstrated that top-line revenue stability without structural operational…
Wickes revenues jump 2.3% as retail returns to growth in Q2
The business said that retail has returned to growth, with revenue increasing 1.8% year-on-year, following a weaker first quarter
Marston’s to ‘substantially increase the pace of investment’ in 2027
Marston’s vows to convert around 100 venues in its estate next year following a “strong performance” from its sports-led pubs concept. Jessica Mason reports. The post Marston’s to…
Caterer Compass Records Q3 Revenue Boost From AI Data Centres
Compass Q3 organic revenue jumped 7.1%, boosted by AI data center demand despite high energy and food costs from the Iran war.
RTD brand Moth raises £11m for UK and US expansion
Canned cocktail brand Moth has closed its largest funding round to date as it eyes deeper retail presence in the UK and US The post RTD brand Moth raises £11m for UK and US…
IRN-BRU invests £8m in accelerating national sales growth
IRN-BRU is investing £8m in brand activity as it looks to build on the sales momentum generated by last year’s packaging refresh. The AG Barr-owned soft drink will bring back…