Jennifer Sieg

Jan 9, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg |Amber Murray

|  What is so revolutionary about femtech? A once-niche term that, since coined by entrepreneur Ida Tin in 2016, has become synonymous with the future of healthcare and technology. The concept quickly struck a chord with the broader healthtech landscape, tapping into an underserved market for women’s health. The industry has witnessed exponential growth over the last decade, and looking ahead, that momentum seems stronger than ever.

Jan 9, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg

Value retailer B&M Bargains reported strong revenue growth throughout the golden quarter as consumers sought out low-discount options to meet their festive shopping needs. In a third quarter trading update to markets today, the Liverpool-based firm, which includes Heron Foods, said group revenue was up 3.5 per cent year-on-year. That number fell for B&M’s UK arm alone, however, with only a 2.8 per cent growth for the 13-week period between 29 September and 28 December 2024.

Jan 9, 2025 | msn.com | Jennifer Sieg

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Jan 8, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg

The festive season provided yet another boost in sales for high street nursery brand Mamas & Papas following a bumper year of trade thanks to the success of its deals with M&S and Next. The Huddersfield-headquartered firm today reported record sales during this year’s Golden Quarter, especially within its UK and overseas markets. It said it has a further 20 locations planned in the new year “to help it tap into growing demand for its branded ranges”.

Jan 8, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg

Hornby, the international toy company advised by billionaire Frasers Group founder Mike Ashley, reported a boost in sales thanks to a bumper festive season and first-time customer attraction. The international models and collectables group told markets today it witnessed a seven per cent surge in group sales for the third quarter ended 31 December. Group sales for the financial year are up eight per cent, while gross profits have surged by 10 per cent.