Retail and Leisure
British American Tobacco boosted by price rises and acquisitions
Africa and Asia deliver best performance for the global group.
No construction recovery yet says Travis Perkins
Lack of credit cited as reason for gloomy prediction though DIY business gives cause for optimism. ...
Banks consider offloading stake in Thomas Cook
Decision taken after German majority shareholder Arcandor filed for insolvency in June. ...
High street left feeling empty by the recession
Vacancy rates nearly treble as economic slump forces retailers to close stores across the UK. ...
BRC urges more Goverment action on bank lending
Call comes after survey shows 20pc of large retailers have experienced reduction in lending over last quarter. ...
HDTV helps boost BSkyB profits
Broadcasters adds 124000 subscribers over the last quarter as recession forces more people to stay home. ...
Small businesses face 'crippling' tax penalties due to VAT changes
Millions of small businesses face the threat of "crippling" tax penalties as a result of confusion about changes in VAT experts have warned. ...
Wolseley sees no upturn until 2010
The property market will show signs of recovery next year although times will remain tough and more "job cuts are inevitable" said Steve ...
Leaked plans show possible Microsoft shop layouts
Documents have appeared online purporting to show possible designs for Microsoft's new retail outlets. ...
Pearson admits to placing talks as profits soar
Dame Marjorie Scardino the chief executive of Pearson said that the group behind Penguin and the Financial Times held conversations with ...
