[ad_1] 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 spend back towards the…
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[ad_1] 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 they can be converted…
[ad_1] 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 a year ago. Both…
[ad_1] 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 up as a member…
[ad_1] // 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 retailer expects annual profits…
[ad_1] 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 the prior year. Meanwhile…
[ad_1] 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 this in advance. It…
[ad_1] 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, guitarists Adrian Smith, Dave…
[ad_1] The Queen Consort has been ‘left astounded’ by Prince Harry’s comments in his book and press tour, sources have claimed. The Duke of Sussex, 38, has launched a series of extraordinary attacks on King Charles’s wife Camilla, including branding her ‘dangerous’ and a ‘villain’, as he continues his publicity blitz for his explosive memoir…