Russ Mould

Marks and Spencer is one of the most familiar and longest established names on the British high street.

Cyber security warning as M&S admits customer details stolen by hackers

The FTSE 100 plunged at the tail end of last week and fell well below 8,000 in Monday morning trading. Image by PA Graphics

FTSE 100 plunges as tariff turmoil enters third day but when will selloff end?

Several of the WHSmith high street branches house Post Office counters, including this store in Dunfermline, Fife. Picture: Scott Reid

WHSmith sale: What now for 480 high street shops under ‘unknown’ TGJones brand?

Wood Group, the Aberdeen-headquartered FTSE-250 energy and engineering services business, employs more than 35,000 people globally and is involved in a wide range of projects.

Takeover deadline extended for firm employing thousands of North Sea workers

Recent years have seen bakery chain Greggs introduce new product lines.

Greggs to hand out record £20.5m to staff but shares slump on sticky outlook

National Grid has outlined “unprecedented” plans to invest £35 billion in its electricity-transmission business over the five years to March 2031.

National Grid's £35 billion plan to transform our electricity supply

Greggs remains committed to its long-term aims to have 'significantly' more than 3,000 shops across the UK.

Greggs reveals price hike on bakes and sandwiches amid soaring wage bill

Market traders will be keeping a very close eye on how equities perform in the wake of July 4's general election outcome.

Conservative or Labour? How markets are likely to react to July 4 outcome

Analysis Greggs: What makes Britain's biggest bakery chain recession resilient

Glasgow-headquartered banking group Virgin Money has phased out the historic customer-facing Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank brands in favour of Virgin Money since the 2018 deal involving CYBG group and Virgin.

Nationwide takeover of Virgin Money: What it means for brands, jobs and branches

Last month, it emerged that Britain’s economy was in a technical recession after two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction.

UK GDP: Has the economy exited recession and when will interest rates fall?

The retailer has seen shares jump 37 per cent since the beginning of the year. Picture: contributed.

City forecast: how will retail mainstay Next have fared over the festive season?

Traders are keeping a close eye on the impact from the conflict on share and commodity prices.

Israel-Hamas war: Why markets fear repeat of 70s oil price shock

Outgoing CEO Roger White says: 'We remain confident in delivering a full-year profit performance in line with our recently increased market expectations.' Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Reaction: AG Barr cracks open 'strong' H1 results as hunt for new CEO continues

'As a Scottish-headquartered business, we are incredibly proud to be one of the biggest investors in Scotland,' says SSE boss Alistair Phillips Davies. Picture: Stuart Nicol.

SSE announces £40bn major injection in clean energy, creating thousands of jobs

JD Sports has become one of the most familiar brands on the UK high street while also running a successful online operation.

Tiso owner JD Sports thanks 'resilient' customers as profits approach £1bn

Tesco said it had been an incredibly tough year for many of its customers.

Tesco 'in good shape' despite profit blow amid unprecedented inflation pressures

The group is set to reduce its leisure estate by about 30 per cent to shore up more cash. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images.

Reaction: casual dining specialist TRG to shut 35 branches as FY losses widen

Profits hit record highs as BP benefited from stronger oil and gas prices caused by the war in Ukraine.

Windfall tax demand ‘deliberately misleading’ as BP rakes in £23,000,000,000

Sainsbury's is ranked as the UK’s second largest supermarket chain, behind market leader Tesco.

Costcutter owner Bestway takes surprise near-£200m stake in Sainsbury's

Shell aims to become a net zero emissions energy business by 2050.

Shell flags $2 billion hit from UK and European windfall taxes in last quarter

Investors will also be keen to see whether Next has noted an increase in shoppers using credit options to fund their purchases. Picture: contributed.

City forecast: high-street stalwart Next expected to report Q4 sales drop

The historic Marston's business has more than 1,400 pubs across the UK including about 20 in Scotland. Picture: Alex Styles Photography

Marston’s chief hails 'encouraging' festive bookings after return to profit

Moodiesburn-based Devro is a major supplier of sausage skins and edible collagen food casings. Picture: John Devlin

German firm unveils £667m takeover bid for Scottish sausage skin maker Devro

Dunelm also said it increased pay by more than 7 per cent on average for its 11,000 workers to help with the cost-of-living crisis.

Dunelm profits hit new record but outlook clouded by spending squeeze

People queue outside the flagship Scottish Primark store on Princes Street in Edinburgh after it reopened following the initial spring 2020 lockdown. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Primark owner flags lower profits but makes important price pledge

The vast Mike Ashley retail empire includes the flagship House of Fraser store on Glasgow's Buchanan Street. Picture: John Devlin

Frasers Group scores with bumper profits but warns over cost-of-living impact

The Bank of England's monetary policy committee could this week hike interest rates for the fourth time this year.

Cost-of-living crisis: Interest rates set to rise for fourth time this year

Unilever's global reach means its Q1 figures will provide insight into the impact of cost and price rises on manufacturers and consumers. Picture: Getty Images.

Consumer goods giant Unilever to update on cost-of-living impact

The impact of rising costs is expected to be reflected in the latest retail sales figures, for March. Picture: AFP via Getty Images.

Forecast: Rising costs expected to hamper retail sales figures

AG Barr is behind one of Scotland's most famous products, the iconic Irn-Bru soft drink.

Irn-Bru maker to keep lid on prices as sales push ahead of pre-Covid levels

Diageo is expected to report a sales boost from increasing demand for premium spirits.

Diageo tipped to report strong sales momentum

Domino's has grown to become one of the biggest pizza delivery businesses in the UK. Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA

Domino’s Pizza settles dispute saga with UK franchise partners

The airline's bosses will be looking to reassure investors that plans to ramp up flights will go ahead - but face potential turbulence from the new Covid variant. Picture: Odd Andersen/AFP via Getty Images.

Is EasyJet set to gain altitude - or will it be stymied by variant headwinds?

Stock markets around the world fell on fears that the new Covid strain could hamper economic recovery. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

Stock market tumbles as new Covid variant panics investors in airlines and banks

Shoppers returning to a B&Q branch in Scotland during summer 2020 following the initial lockdown as stores were classified as essential. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

B&Q owner upbeat on profits despite DIY boom cooling

A general view archive picture of the Shell Exploration and Production offices in Aberdeen. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Oil major Shell to to cut Royal from title and move HQ to UK

Barclays has opened its new state-of-the-art campus next to the Clyde River in Glasgow. Picture: Michael McGurk/Barclays

Barclays to flag further profit progress amid economic rebound

A member of staff at a Hollywood Bowl venue cleans the bowling balls as part of Covid measures. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA

Ten-pin bowling giant with four Scottish sites cheers 'exceptional' trading

Diageo has a vast portfolio that includes Johnnie Walker whisky, pictured, Guinness stout and Smirnoff vodka.

Diageo cheers strong post-lockdown trading despite supply chain woes

Edinburgh-headquartered Parsley Box Group is a rapidly growing direct to consumer provider of ready meals focused on the baby boomer-plus demographic. Picture: Neil Hanna Photography

Edinburgh meal delivery firm Parsley Box hit by crippling supply chain issues

Next will report strong first-half sales on Wednesday, but investors will be keen to hear whether bumper trading has continued in recent weeks.

Retailer bellwether Next to reveal if wet August dampened sales boom
Retail heavyweight Next will reveal if wet August weather has dampened its strong sales growth when it reports first-half results this week.

JD has become one of the most familiar brands on the UK high street.

Tiso owner JD Sports flags supply concerns after record first-half numbers

Halfords cautioned it expects the bike supply issues to 'continue for some time', adding that it faces wider industry challenges including a shortage of lorry drivers and car service technicians, supply chain pressures, factory production constraints and cost hikes.

Supply chain woes dent cycling sales at Halfords: reaction

Edinburgh-headquartered Parsley Box Group is a rapidly growing direct to consumer provider of ready meals focused on the baby boomer-plus demographic. Picture: Neil Hanna Photography

Edinburgh meal delivery firm targeting over-60s posts double-digit revenue hike

Pay for many staff is rising as employers struggle to fill vacancies. Picture: Jon Savage.

Predicted strong jobs data set to fuel inflation fears

Rising petrol prices were a key factor in inflation coming in over the Bank of England's target during May.

Spectre of inflation looming large for consumers as latest data to be unveiled

B&M said last year that it saw a jump in the number of new customers coming into its stores, attracted by its discount prices. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire

B&M set to unveil bumper earnings as cash-strapped shoppers go bargain hunting

Cinemas were given the go ahead to welcome customers again after more than four months of enforced closures due to the coronavirus lockdown. Picture: Mike Egerton

Post-lockdown opening 'beyond expectations' at Cineworld thanks to Peter Rabbit

SSE will update on plans to invest as much as £7.5bn to cement its position as a leading renewable energy generator.

SSE to update on green powerhouse plans

Morrisons is due to update investors on its recent trading performance this week. Picture: Mikael Buck/Morrisons

Morrisons sales in spotlight amid prospect of rising food prices

BP has benefited from rising oil prices in the first quarter of the year. Picture: contributed.

Oil price boost should see BP Q1 profits gush

The cold opening to trading came after a number of UK fund managers said they would reject the listing amid concerns over workers’ rights issues and its shareholder structure. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

Deliveroo turns 'Flopperoo' as share debut given cold shoulder by investors

Next has been one of the most successful names on the high street for decades now. Picture: Next plc

Fashion stalwart Next to avoid high street bloodbath with solid profit haul

Persimmon is one of the biggest housebuilders in the UK with a string of completed projects and development schemes in Scotland. Picture: Kimberley Powell

Strength of housing market in sharp focus as Persimmon unveils full-year figures

Tesco it the biggest supermarket chain in the UK with hundreds of large and convenience-sized stores. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Tesco shareholders meet virtually to vote on £5 billion divi payout

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