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De La Rue becomes the latest victim of pivot failure
While the 198-year banknote maker could be the next business to fall victim to a lack of adaptability, it isn’t the first long-established brand that has failed to move with the times
British American Tobacco provides update as political smoke clears
On The Beach will show how it is doing at grabbing market share since Thomas Cook’s demise
Coats Group unravels after profit warning
House broker Peel Hunt trimmed the target price to 90p from 100p, keeping the ‘buy’ recommendation, and cut full-year profit before tax forecast to US$1.3bn
Big tobacco breath sigh of relief as US regulator drops nicotine plans
The US Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn its plan for a new tighter nicotine standard rule
InnovaDerma launches new ‘Choc’ range of Skinny Tan products
The group will add five new products to its range of 58 self-tanning lotions, all of which are vegan friendly and use biodegradable packaging
Diploma says acquisitions to offset lower growth amid economic uncertainty
The FTSE 250 company, which supplies fluid seals and lab testing equipment, said revenues rose 12%, helped by "record" spending on four acquisitions last year
Small cap movers: Bonhill hit by profit warning as Hong Kong protests weigh on trading
A look at some of the more interesting stories from London's junior market this past week
Portmeirion's profits shattered on impact of weak Korean sales
The company first warned in May of slow export sales into South Korea, where it says the market has been flooded by other markets re-shipping its crockery ranges
Card Factory sales slip but new store roll-out continues
Card factory opened 38 new shops in UK and Republic of Ireland stores this year, as like-for-like sales stayed flat
Symphony Environmental looking for new chairman "to provide fresh impetus at this exciting time"
The firm has named Nicolas Clavel as its interim non-executive chairman replacing Nirj Deva who has stepped down
InnovaDerma appoints finance director as new executive chairman
Bayer, who has served finance boss since 2015, will replace outgoing executive chairman Haris Chaudhry, who is stepping down with immediate effect for personal reasons and to pursue other interests
InnovaDerma revenues ahead 38% as the Skinny Tan maker confirms it is trading in line with expectations
InnovaDerma said Boots had increased shelving for its Roots hair care brand, which it described as a “a major vote of confidence”
Retail “offers big money making opportunities” says RBC, but not Next
RBC published a 97-page “industry primer” covering the €1trn European general retail sector
InnovaDerma plans to become a disruptor in under-invested part of skin-care market with Superdrug deal
The new category and brand will be in 800 Superdrug stores and has the potential to eventually generate annual sales of £80mln
Next’s valuation “now up with events” says Liberum as it downgrades following share price surge
The broker lowered its rating for the retailer to 'hold' from 'buy' on valuation grounds following a 64% jump in the shares since January
Koovs racks up sales jump but fashion retailer still faces investment uncertainty
The £6.5mln investment by Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited, announced in July, is looking shaky as Reserve Bank of India has required the investor to reapply for approval
McBride slides as it predicts earnings will be second-half weighted
The maker of OvenPride said first-quarter revenues for its Household division were 1.8% higher year-on-year, although it UK market suffered a slowdown
Reckitt Benckiser cuts targets as new CEO takes stock
For 2019, Reckitt's net revenue growth target has been reduced to 0-2% on a like-for-like basis, having been cut to 2-3% in July from previous 3-4% guidance
Koovs shredded as Indian central bank halts investment by largest shareholder
The Reserve Bank of India said retail giant Future Group will need to reapply for approval to inject £6.8mln into the firm after purchasing only £250,000 worth of shares