Amber Murray, City A.M. Journalist Profile

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Pret owners in discussions for IPO or possible sale

3 weeks ago | cityam.com | Amber Murray

Friday 06 June 2025 11:13 am Pret owners in discussions for IPO or possible sale Retail Reporter There are 274 Pret a Manger locations in London Pret’s parent company JAB Holding has engaged advisors to explore options for the sandwich chain, which include a potential sale or stock market float. Luxembourg-based JAB, which bought Pret for £1.5bn in 2018, told the Financial Times that it was not “currently” considering a sale, but added: “As we move closer to a potential IPO, we may evaluate...
House prices dip in May after stamp duty change

3 weeks ago | cityam.com | Amber Murray

Friday 06 June 2025 7:32 am House prices dip in May after stamp duty change Retail Reporter Northern Ireland continues to lead annual price growth in the UK The annual rate of growth also slowed, to 2.5 per cent from 3.2 per cent in April. “These small monthly movements point to a housing market that has remained largely stable… [it] appears to have absorbed the temporary surge in activity over spring, which was driven by the changes to stamp duty,” Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages, Halifax,...
One in ten retail jobs at risk in the next three years

3 weeks ago | cityam.com | Amber Murray

Friday 06 June 2025 5:00 am | Updated: Friday 06 June 2025 7:10 am One in ten retail jobs at risk in the next three years Retail Reporter Retail has been managing a heavy tax, cost and regulatory burden Cost pressures in UK retail mean one in ten jobs are at risk of disappearing by 2028, according to a new report. The number of jobs in retail has already dropped by over 350,000 since 2015, a fall nearly ten times bigger than the total number of jobs in the steel industry, the British Retail...
Investors cheer Dr Martens’ turnaround plan - but will it work?

3 weeks ago | cityam.com | Amber Murray

Thursday 05 June 2025 11:25 am | Updated: Thursday 05 June 2025 11:26 am Investors cheer Dr Martens’ turnaround plan – but will it work?
Dr Martens: Bootmaker turns to sandals as profit plummets

3 weeks ago | cityam.com | Amber Murray

Thursday 05 June 2025 8:05 am Dr Martens: Bootmaker turns to sandals as profit plummets Retail Reporter Dr Martens has struggled over the past two years Dr Martens has announced a new strategic focus after a bruising year which saw the brand nearly fall into the red. “Our ambition is to establish Dr. Martens as the world’s most-desired premium footwear brand,” the company said. It hopes the new strategy will deliver a mid to high-teens EBIT margin in the medium term. Chief executive Ije...
Pub giant raises dividend as earnings jump

3 weeks ago | cityam.com | Amber Murray

Thursday 05 June 2025 7:36 am Young’s: Pub giant raises dividend as earnings jump Retail Reporter Young’s has more than 228 pubs and bars Pub and bar operator Young & Co’s has reported a significant jump its earnings despite surging costs. The hospitality firm, which has 227 pubs across the UK, told markets that revenue rose 24.9 per cent from £388.8m to £485.8m in the 52 weeks ended March 31. The nearly 200-year-old pub business said adjusted operating profit rose 24.6 per cent, from £57.3m...
Whoppers on choppers: Deliveroo launches first drone-delivery service

3 weeks ago | cityam.com | Amber Murray

Thursday 05 June 2025 5:00 am | Updated: Wednesday 04 June 2025 5:00 pm Whoppers on choppers: Deliveroo launches first drone-delivery service Retail Reporter The first test flights will be carried out in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Photo credit: Deliveroo Deliveroo has announced the rollout of a drone-delivery service for takeaways, with early test flights to be carried out in Ireland. Launching in Blanchardstown, Dublin, initial flights will be used to see how effective the drones are in...
Government demands landlords retrofit homes ‘too quickly’

3 weeks ago | cityam.com | Amber Murray |Fonie Mitsopoulou

Thursday 05 June 2025 12:01 am | Updated: Wednesday 04 June 2025 6:20 pm Government warned over demand for landlords to retrofit homes Two painters and decorators paint the underside of a balcony in Belgravia, on 21st May 2025 , in London, England.
Estate agency Foxtons targets commuter towns in drive for growth

3 weeks ago | cityam.com | Amber Murray

Wednesday 04 June 2025 2:38 pm Estate agency Foxtons targets commuter towns in drive for growth Retail Reporter The rental crisis in London is not expected to let up in the next decade. Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire The sales and lettings agency outlined plans to double its profit to £50m over the medium term by acquiring estate agents in commuter towns, integrating AI, and enhancing consumer loyalty. Chief executive Guy Gittins has been vocal about his desire to push growth at...
B&M reports revenue growth as discount chain's stores outperform in 'tough' UK market

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Amber Murray

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