Paul Marchant leaves retailer after probe into allegation about his behaviour in a social environment
Fashion retailer blames mild autumn weather and ‘cautious’ consumer sentiment
ABF warns changes to national insurance and wages will cost it tens of millions but remains optimistic
Associated British Foods says ‘normality’ in supply chains helps lift half-year earnings by 37%
UK-based group that also produces Twinings tea bags warns it expects cost pressures to remain
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Associated British Food chief says theft and antisocial behaviour have hit fashion chain’s profit margins
For all the problems with fast fashion, price is no guarantee of higher ethical standards
Associated British Foods upgrade follows that of rival Next as consumer spending proves resilient despite cost of living crisis
Values guide German consumers’ shopping choices
Medium-term growth prospects justify bullish view of the shares
Associated British Foods cautions on consumer outlook for second half of year
Parent company ABF says stronger US dollar and price rises helped boost its profits
Discount clothing retailer says ecommerce would damage profitability as it remains committed to stores
The 25-store trial marks the retailer’s potential foray into online shopping
Fashion chain must contend with frugal shoppers, cultural differences and tough labour laws
Retail chain warns of ‘substantial and volatile’ cost inflation in year ahead
Weakness of sterling and euro against greenback raises costs for retail chain
Retailer will trial UK click-and-collect service as it reports quarterly sales growth 4% higher than pre-Covid
ABF seeks to mitigate impact of rising costs across its businesses
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Owner Associated British Foods remains cautious over tightening Covid restrictions
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New capital allocation policy will return more cash to investors
Group plans to increase stores in America to 60 from 13 over five years
