By Ian Walker Card Factory PLC said Tuesday that sales for the 11 months ended Dec. 31 were 28% higher than the same period of the previous year as it benefited from customers returning to the high street, although online sales were hurt by postal strikes as well as the …
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Card and gifts retailer, Card Factory, says it is trading ahead of its expectations in an update for the 11 months ended 31 December 2022. The Wakefield-headquartered business achieved sales for the period of £432.6m (11 months to 31 December 2021: £337.3m) which it explains reflects a shift of customer …
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in stores as shoppers returned to the high street and the Royal Mail strike hit online sales. More follows. Advertisement … Source link
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Approximately 100 BTN BikeShare bikes will soon be shipped to Malawi to support communities in the southeast African country. As part of our work to reuse, recycle or repurpose the old BikeShare fleet removed from the streets in late December, 110 chain driven bikes will be assessed to see if …
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Consumer spending failed to keep pace with inflation in December, figures suggest, likely bolstering the view among economists that the UK is in recession. Closely watched data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Barclaycard showed spending rose by 6.9% and 4.4% in value terms respectively in December compared to …
Read More »The unusual and sometimes eccentric world of royal life from TV dinners served under domed platters to the King’s favourite aftershave is revealed in the pages of the Duke of Sussex’s memoir. Harry gives a glimpse of royal habits behind the walls of royal residence as he describes life growing …
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// Card Factory lifts profit outlook thanks to a strong performance over Christmas // Sales for the 11 months to December 31 rose to £432.6m, compared with £337.3m in the same period last year Card Factory has lifted its profit guidance following a strong performance over Christmas. The greeting cards …
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GENERAL MERCHANDISE 10 January, 2023 | by Angela Beevers Greeting cards retailer Card Factory has reported trading ahead of expectations after it benefited from customers’ continued return to the high street. Sales in the 11 months to 31 December rose to £432.6 million from £337.3 in the same period in …
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Patients have been warned of ‘significant delays’ in emergency responses to 999 calls as ambulance workers prepare to walk out on strike. Members of the GMB and Unison unions will take strike action on Wednesday, 11 January, and NHS Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust said it had been preparing for …
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Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden are being honored with their own set of British postage stamps. Available Jan. 12, the Iron Maiden collection of 12 includes eight commemorative stamps featuring live performance images of the band—depicting the members of Iron Maiden, currently consisting of vocalist Bruce Dickinson, bassist Steve Harris, …
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