By: Amber Murray

Retail Reporter Amber Murray is a reporter at CityAM, covering retail, luxury and property stores. Prior to CityAM, she worked as a sub-editor for Fastmarkets and completed a Masters in Financial Journalism at City University. Please get in touch with stories/tips/coffees at [email protected]

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Blast of the summer wine: English producers benefit from warmer climate

August 5, 2024

The renaissance of English wine shows no sign of stopping in 2024 as increasing temperatures create better growing conditions in the south of the country. Turnover at the biggest producers of English wine has risen by 15 per cent in the last year and nearly three-fold in the past five years, according to accountancy group [...]
From online to in-store: How retail is adapting to consumers

August 3, 2024

The dual effects of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, as well as the ever-improving technology on offer, have changed the way people shop and how retail adapts to customers.
Demand for sustainable buildings drives office space take-up in London

August 2, 2024

Leasing activity increased notably in the second quarter of the year, driven by financial firms and demand for sustainable office space.
Half of Britain’s millionaires are considering leaving after Labour election win

August 2, 2024

Nearly half of the UK's millionaires are considering leaving the country over fears the new Labour government will hike taxes and introduce unnecessary regulations, a new study has revealed.
Intertek posts strong revenue as demand for quality assurance services rise

August 2, 2024

Intertek reported a continued boost in revenue today as demand for its quality assurance services continued to rise throughout the first half of the year.
Retail footfall down for twelfth consecutive month – but spending surge on the horizon

August 2, 2024

Figures for retail footfall in the UK fell for a twelfth consecutive month as shoppers opted to spend on holidays and leisure rather than consumer goods.
Haleon posts profit bump on back of power brands

August 1, 2024

Consumer healthcare company Haleon has reported mid-single-digit growth amid strong demand for its power brands despite a soft market.
Pets at Home: Revenue ticks up amid difficult year

August 1, 2024

Total revenue at animal care retailer Pets at Home rose by one per cent to £441.1m in the 16 weeks to July 18, with like-for-like revenue up by 0.5 per cent.
House price growth accelerates ahead of potential interest rate cut

August 1, 2024

UK house price growth has accelerated in the past month as buyer confidence picked up and mortgage rates fell ahead of a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England. UK house prices rose by 0.3 per cent month on month in July, Nationwide reported in their monthly house price index. The annual growth [...]
Just Eat: Shares spike, but is there trouble ahead?

July 31, 2024

Just Eat beat market expectations in its first-half results and announced a share buyback of up to €150m (£126m). The market responded well: the takeaway giant’s share price rose by over eight per cent on Wednesday. True, adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) at the Amsterdam-headquartered company surged 42 per cent, but [...]

My ride in a helicopter over London as Leonardo expands its UK presence

2026 World Cup: England only attract half as many bets as Norway to lift trophy

Old Pulteney releases 50-year-old whisky for 200th anniversary

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