News And Announcements
Smurfit Kappa gets recognition at Colombian back-scratching ceremony
Smurfit Kappa talked up its latest accolades once again on Tuesday, after winning two Grupo Nutresa awards in Colombia.
Ashtead posts solid full-year revenue growth
Equipment rental company Ashtead posted a 20% improvement in revenue in its final results on Tuesday to £3. 71bn, with rental revenue rising 21% to £3. 42bn.
Hornby annual losses widen, current sales lower than expected
Model train set maker Hornby posted a widening of its full-year losses on Tuesday as it said current sales were lower than expected.
Capita sells supplier assessment services for £160m
Capita has agreed to sell its supplier assessment services business for £160m as the outsourcing company disposes of non-core operations following the collapse of rival Carillion.
Debenhams issues further profit warning amid fierce competition
Debenhams has warned that annual profit will be at least 20% less than market expectations as the department store chain faces weak consumer spending and discounting by competitors.
Countryside Properties expands Sigma partnership to deliver another 5,000 homes
Housebuilder and urban regeneration partner Countryside Properties has expanded its strategic partnership with Sigma Capital Group to deliver a further 5,000 private rental sector homes over the next three years.
McCarthy & Stone axes CEO and reviews strategy as profits disappoint
Retirement housebuilder McCarthy & Stone's chief executive has been pushed into early retirement of his own after the company issued a profit warning on Tuesday amid increased caution from potential customers.