Good morning. In the news today, The Times reports that Bovis Homes is poised to become the fourth biggest housebuilder in Britain after revealing that it is in talks to buy Galliford Try’s housebuilding business for more than £1 billion.
Also in The Times, JD Sports claimed yesterday that its “vibrant retail theatre” is the reason for soaring sales and a boost in profits as the sportswear retailer highlighted its success compared to Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct.
Selfridges looks at the big picture in Oxford Street store
Store closures at record high as retailers respond to online growth
Woodford crisis prompts switch at Richard Buxton’s Merian Chrysalis trust
Tough trading bites into food supplier Bakkavor’s profits
Softbank demands delay to Wework float as price falls
Victoria’s Secret warns on drop in the British pound
Great coffee is here to stay as an office perk
Allan Leighton appointed chairman of C&A
Grand Designs presenter faces crisis over bond investment
