The Works raises FY profit guidance as strong early‑year trading boosts momentum
7th Sep 2026 08:45
(Sharecast News) - Stationery retailer The Works said on Monday that trading had continued to build momentum in the opening weeks of its new financial year, prompting it to lift profit expectations after a strong start.
Read moreKelso questions The Works chair Bellamy's 'in-person engagement'
17th Aug 2026 12:58
(Sharecast News) - The boardroom dispute between The Works and Kelso Group rumbled on on Monday after the activist investor questioned how much time chairman Steve Bellamy spends in the UK and whether he has enough "in person engagement with the business".
Read moreKelso hits back as The Works rejects appointment of Graeme Coulthard
14th Aug 2026 10:28
(Sharecast News) - The Works shareholder Kelso Group hit back on Friday after the retailer urged shareholders not accept its attempt to appoint Graeme Coulthard as director at the upcoming annual meeting.
Read moreThe Works profits underpinned by growing demand for screen-free activities
23rd Jul 2026 11:21
(Sharecast News) - Retailer The Works reported a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Thursday, underpinned by growing demand from families for "affordable screen-free activities".
Read moreThe Works lifts full-year profit outlook, shares spark
21st May 2026 10:12
(Sharecast News) - Shares in The Works surged on Thursday after the retailer said full-year profit was set to be ahead of market expectations and reported a rise in revenue, outperforming the broader non-food UK retail market.
Read moreShares surge as TheWorks lifts 2027 profit outlook, closes online business
20th Mar 2026 09:04
(Sharecast News) - The Works shares surged on Friday after the retailer said it was closing its online business with immediate effect and upgraded its earnings outlook for 2027.
Read moreThe Works shares spark as Kelso lifts stake, says company is undervalued
23rd Feb 2026 10:02
(Sharecast News) - The Works shares shot higher on Monday after activist investor Kelso said it has increased its stake in the "undervalued" retailer to 7% from 6.6%.
Read moreOnline difficulties weigh on festive trading at The Works
22nd Jan 2026 07:39
(Sharecast News) - Shares in TheWorks.co.uk fell sharply in morning trading on Thursday, despite interim losses narrowing, after it posted a slide in festive sales.
Read moreThe Works on track to meet FY profit expectations despite dip in H1 sales
13th Nov 2025 09:20
(Sharecast News) - The Works reported a dip in first-half sales on Thursday but said it was on track to meet full-year profit guidance.
Read moreThe Works to meet FY market expectations despite challenging backdrop
8th Sep 2025 08:03
(Sharecast News) - The Works said on Monday that it was confident of meeting full-year market expectations despite a challenging backdrop.
Read moreThe Works lifts profit outlook after strong fourth quarter
22nd May 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - The Works lifted its profit outlook for 2025 and 2026 on Thursday following a strong fourth quarter.
Read moreDirector dealings: The Works chair invests, Staffline director linked to sale
31st Jan 2025 14:18
(Sharecast News) - Among the director dealings disclosed to markets in London today involved insiders at discount stationer The Works, and the AIM-traded Staffline Group.
Read moreThe Works trims first-half losses, reiterates full-year guidance
24th Jan 2025 07:44
(Sharecast News) - Arts, crafts, books and stationery retailer The Works trimmed losses in the first half on the back of cost savings and actions taken to grow product margins, as the company reiterated profit guidance for the full year.
Read moreThe Works to focus on profitability after fall in full-year earnings
1st Oct 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - Value bookseller and stationer The Works reported total full-year revenue growth of 0.9% on Tuesday, to £282.6m, despite challenging economic conditions.
Read moreBradley out, Bellamy in as chair of The Works
27th Jun 2024 09:58
(Sharecast News) - Arts, crafts, toys, books, and stationery The Works announced a change in leadership on Thursday, with Carolyn Bradley stepping down as chair and independent non-executive director on 15 July.
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