Character Group performs 'more strongly' in H2
3rd Oct 2023 10:13
(Sharecast News) - Toy designer Character Group said trading conditions across the retail sector had been "persistently challenging" in the twelve months ended 31 August, impacting its performance in the first half.
Read moreCharacter Group revenues slump amid 'challenging' trading environment
20th Jan 2023 08:04
(Sharecast News) - Giftware firm Character Group warned on Friday that trading conditions across all markets had remained "challenging", with revenue for the four months ended 31 December down approximately 42%.
Read moreCharacter trades in line despite 'adverse factors'
4th Oct 2022 07:59
(Sharecast News) - Toymaker Character Group said on Tuesday that sales momentum had continued through the remainder of the year ended 31 August despite the influence of "adverse factors".
Read moreDirector dealings: Kerry CFO invests, Character Group corrects tender offer amounts
25th Feb 2022 16:34
(Sharecast News) - Irish food company Kerry Group was at the top of the buyers' list on Friday, having disclosed a purchase worth more than £0.33m.
Read moreCharacter Group FY outcome impacted by logistics challenges and heightened costs
15th Sep 2021 10:41
(Sharecast News) - Toymaker Character Group said on Wednesday that its full-year outcome had been affected by global logistics challenges and higher raw material and labour costs.
Read moreCharacter Group acquires Chill Factor brand
5th Jul 2021 11:55
(Sharecast News) - Toy and game distributor Character Group has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of the Chill Factor branded range of drink chilling bottles and slushy makers.
Read moreCharacter Group sells UK overspill warehouse for £3.5m
7th Jan 2021 12:11
(Sharecast News) - Character Group announced on Thursday that contracts have been exchanged for the sale of its UK overspill warehousing facility at Vernon Works, Oldham in Lancashire.
Read moreCharacter Group 'confident' in weathering Covid storm
24th Sep 2020 09:47
(Sharecast News) - Character Group updated the market on its trading for the year just ended on Thursday, reporting that the outcome for the second half had, as expected, been "considerably affected" by the UK lockdown.
Read moreCharacter Group warns on profit after challenging Christmas
17th Jan 2020 09:10
(Sharecast News) - Toymaker Character Group warned on profits on Friday after an "extremely challenging" 2019 Christmas trading period, with the total toy market in the UK contracting for the second successive year.
Read moreCharacter Group expects 'challenging' Christmas trading after profit dip
4th Dec 2019 10:50
(Sharecast News) - Character Group on Wednesday reported a dip in full-year profit on the back of poor conditions in the UK and Scandinavia and warned that the festive period will be "challenging".
Read moreCharacter Group warns on profits
13th Sep 2019 08:24
(Sharecast News) - British toy company Character Group warned on profits on Friday as a number of factors, including difficulties in Scandinavia, dented the business in the tail end of the year.
Read moreFirst-half revenues jump at Character; current trading 'encouraging'
9th May 2019 13:59
(Sharecast News) - Character Group said the enduring popularity of brands such as Peppa Pig, along with increased impulse buying, had boosted first half revenues and left it well positioned ahead of core winter trading.
Read moreCharacter Group's momentum continues despite retailer's woes
18th Jan 2019 08:38
(Sharecast News) - Toymaker Character Group on Friday reported that the "positive momentum" it reported in November has continued, despite the difficulties faced by retailers.
Read moreCharacter Group ups dividend after 'pleasing' recovery from Toys R Us closure
29th Nov 2018 10:13
(Sharecast News) - Character Group raised its final dividend by 20% on Thursday after a strong second half of the year made up for the closure of Toys R Us in the spring.
Read moreCharacter Group secures post-Brexit channels through Denmark investment
18th Oct 2018 14:33
(Sharecast News) - Character Group announced on Thursday that it has agreed terms to acquire a 55% equity shareholding in OVG-PROXY, a Denmark-incorporated toy distributor based in Copenhagen.
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