Associated British Foods
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Is Primark's owner too big – and diverse – to fail? PossiblyAB Foods owns a sprawling portfolio but the discount fashion store proves it’s best not to tweak a winning formula
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Primark says there's life in the UK high street yetParent company unveils 3% sales rise despite refusal to sell online and trouble at rivals
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As sliced bread sales fall and costs rise, are UK's leading bakers toast?The trend to low-carb, gluten-free diets, the fading allure of the lunchtime sarnie and a weaker pound raising costs are a perfect storm for British bakers -
Primark's sales jump despite squeeze on high street spendingValue fashion chain’s underlying operating profit likely to beat Marks & Spencer as it boosts its slice of the womenswear market
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Primark owner ABF sees shares jump despite warning on marginsABF says slump in sterling since Brexit vote will hit margins as discount retailer
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FTSE 100 flat ahead of US election result, but Imperial Brands drops 2.5%Tobacco group unveils plans to invest £300m in growth opportunities
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FTSE 100 edges higher but BP and Shell slip on oil glut fearsOil companies hit by new forecasts from International Energy Agency
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FTSE flat as mining shares weigh but Primark owner ABF jumps 2%Broker note boosts ABF but miners hit by continuing dollar strength
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Brexit fallout – the business winners ... and losersList of major UK companies which stand to benefit from EU referendum result and falling pound lengthens - as does the list of losers -
Primark owner buoyed by stronger euroEU referendum result leaves Associated British Foods with enhanced balance sheet despite fashion chain’s expected ‘marginal decline’ in UK earnings
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FTSE edges higher ahead of EU poll as financial shares lead the wayLeading shares come off best levels in final minutes of trading -
FTSE 100 cautious ahead of referendum but housebuilders gain groundChemicals group Elementis drops sharply after profit warning
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FTSE rises as oil edges higher, while Primark owner ABF jumps after updateCompany reports better than expected profits with improved sugar performance
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Primark trading picks up at start of 2016Budget fashion chains recovers from sluggish Christmas period, owner Associated British Foods says
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FTSE edges higher after Chinese rout, with Royal Mail and Tesco in demandInvestors still nervous after manic Monday sent global markets tumbling
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Primark owner says prices will not rise to pay for 'national living wage'Associated British Foods insists customers will not foot bill but warns that profits are likely to fall in 2016



Observer business agenda Primark success proves cheap and cheerful can still conquer high street