Sainsbury's Christmas sales: Grocery up, Argos down
Sainsbury's reports strong grocery sales but a 1% drop at Argos over Christmas, blaming weak consumer confidence and a tough market. The firm still eyes over £1bn profit.
Sainsbury's reports strong grocery sales but a 1% drop at Argos over Christmas, blaming weak consumer confidence and a tough market. The firm still eyes over £1bn profit.
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Aldi and Lidl announced record Christmas sales, with Aldi taking £1.65bn, as price-conscious shoppers flocked to discounters. Asda and Co-op saw sales fall. Read the full analysis.
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VF Corporation, owner of Vans and The North Face, axes nearly 100 UK jobs after a 10% sales drop. Turnover falls to £321.5m as consumers cut spending. Read the full financial analysis.
Mothercare announces plans to rebuild its UK and global operations despite posting a £1.4m loss and a 25% sales drop. The retailer says it has 'stabilised' and is seeking a new CEO.
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Birmingham City Council approves sale of former Harborne Day Centre site for a new food store, part of property sales to tackle financial crisis. Read the full story.
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Step back in time with these nostalgic photos of Birmingham and the West Midlands during the festive season in the 2000s. See the Christmas market, Boxing Day sales, and more.
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Birmingham City Council approves the sale of the Grade II listed Alpha Tower to aid its financial recovery. The move follows the council's effective bankruptcy declaration in 2023. Read the full story.
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