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IHG boss who slammed London’s listing appeal will quit to return to US

Last month, Barr described London as “not a very attractive place to list new companies”

Business

Royal Warrant holders: Companies vie for majestic sales growth

There are around 800 Royal Warrant Holders, including firms in the fashion and food sectors

Business

Forget the GDP hit and enjoy the Coronation fun

City comment: They might look the same to economists, but a Coronation is a lot more fun than a train strike

Business

Paddy Power boss: New gambling rules impossible without tech reforms

Paddy Power parent Flutter’s UK revenues soared in the final months before the rules were announced

Business

Reports of Oxford Street’s demise have been greatly exaggerated

City comment: “London’s high street” is getting its mojo back

Business

Wagamama owner refutes activist investors with strong growth

However, it will also push forward the closures of 23 of its Frankie and Benny’s and Chiquito restaurants to the end of this month

Business

Gambling firms must perform new checks to stop ‘unaffordable’ losses

The proposal, the result of a years-long review, includes “passive” checks for customers losing £125 a month and greater checks for those with losses in the thousands

Business

Heineken sales fall as price hikes leave a bad taste

But higher prices meant that revenue still rose

Business

Online poker billionaire Scheinberg in talks to buy Hakkasan owner

Mark Scheinberg’s Mohari Hospitality is the leading bidder for Hakkasan owner Tao Group, according to reports.

Business

ASDA rolls out self-driving deliveries for 72,000 London households

If the trial is a success, ASDA may extend it across the nation

Business

Joe and The Juice protein shakes top £10 as food inflation bites

Customers can still get change from a £10 note if they opt for cheaper items on the drinks menu

Business

Rich shoppers pick Paris over London as Hermès sales rocket in France

Sales were up in the UK, but the fastest growth was in France for the Birkin designer

Business

Asian rebound helps push LVMH first quarter revenue beyond €20 billion

The world’s richest man Bernard Arnault is set to benefit from the jump in sales

Business

Profits at ‘posh cinema’ Everyman jump while rivals struggle

Its success comes in stark contrast to lower-priced Cineworld’s recent stuggles

Small Business

London jeweller Vashi goes bust

Vashi has four jewellery stores in London

Business

Franco Manca owner Fulham Shore to be bought by Japanese firm Toridoll

The offer for the 11-year-old firm, named after restauranteur David Page’s father’s love of Fulham FC, represents a premium of approximately 34.8% from the share closing price yesterday

Business

TK Maxx takes on former Debenhams space at Westfield London

TK Maxx is set to open a large new store at the Westfield London shopping centre

Business

West End and Knightsbridge urge Government to ease Sunday trading laws

The two districts want shops to remain open until 8pm on Sundays

Business

Paperchase adds to London’s long list of empty shop spaces

What will happen to the Paperchase store estate? Joanna Hodgson looks at what next for upcoming gaps on the High Street

Business

Ocado needs more deals and less egg on face

City Comment: A world in which food inflation is blazing at 17.1% can only be good for the Aldis and Lidls of this world — but terrible for the Ocados

Business

Fashion brand Monique Lhuillier set to open first standalone UK store

Monique Lhuillier, which designs and sells ready-to-wear, accessories and bridal collections, is understood to be opening a store in London

Business

JoJo Maman Bébé sales rise as shoppers embrace high street stores

JoJo Maman Bébé has recorded growth for the year to June 2022

Business

Lush in legal row with ex-boss over £216.8m share sale

Andrew Gerrie’s Silverwood Brands claims Lush directors have failed to record the transfer of a 19.8% stake

Business

Ethical Fashion Group joins forces with textile recycler

The tie-up is intended to make it easier for clothing manufacturers, suppliers and retailers to access textile recycling options

Business

Planet Organic appoints advisors as it mulls sale

The business has been hit by slowing trade in recent months

Business

Brewdog sets sights on China with new joint venture

Brewdog China will use Budweiser’s sales and distribution network in order to sell beers such as Punk IPA

Business

London in fashion with string of brands looking to open new shops

New figures from property consultants Savills show 21 international fashion and footwear firms opened debut London stores last year

Business

Heineken cheers 20% sales rise as Birra Moretti fuels UK surge

Beer giant sold 25.69 billion litres of beer globally in 2022

Business

Paddy Power owner Flutter considers US listing

Flutter’s FanDuel brand has taken advantage of US states legalising sports betting

Business

Jewellery retailer Pandora’s full-year sales sparkle

Retailer Pandora said current trading in 2023 has been solid