Theworks.co.uk. Share News (WRKS)

IN BRIEF: TheWorks.co.uk names Steve Bellamy as non-executive chair

TheWorks.co.uk PLC - Birmingham, England-based retailer of arts & crafts, stationery, toys and books - Says that Carolyn Bradley will be stepping down as chair and independent non-executive director with effect from July 15. Steve Bellamy has been appointed to succeed Bradley and will join the board on the same date. Bellamy joins as non-executive chair, having worked in a range of public and private companies. He was formerly chief operating officer and finance director of Sherwood International PLC.

Bradley out, Bellamy in as chair of The Works

(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.

EARNINGS AND TRADING: Topps Tiles in strategic shift as swings to loss

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

TheWorks FY revenues grow slightly in FY24

(Sharecast News) - Art and craft supplies retailer TheWorks said on Tuesday that revenues had modestly improved in the 53 weeks ended 5 May despite experiencing a slight decline in like-for-like sales.

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

The Works plans switch to AIM for "efficiencies" and value boost

(Alliance News) - TheWorks.co.uk PLC on Tuesday announced plans to cease trading on London's Main Market and apply for admission to the "more appropriate" AIM.

IN BRIEF: Kelso ups stake in The Works after gaining two board seats

TheWorks.co.uk PLC - Birmingham, England-based retailer of books, arts and crafts, stationery, toys and games - Kelso Group Holdings PLC buys 345,000 shares in The Works at an average price of 24.03 pence, worth GBP82,904, on Wednesday. Kelso, an activist investor, now has 3.7 million shares in The Works, a 6.0% stake, up from 5.1% previously. The share purchase was made on the same day that The Works and Kelso announced that Kelso Chief Executive Officer John Goold and Chief Financial Officer Mark Kirkland had joined the board of The Works as non-independent non-executive directors.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Superdry extends February gain; EnQuest up

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

Kelso pair join board of The Works, as THG's Moulding ups Kelso stake

(Alliance News) - The chief executive officer and chief financial officer of investor Kelso Group Holdings PLC have joined the board of TheWorks.co.uk PLC, the two companies announced on Wednesday.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Bloomsbury Publishing jumps to record high

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks up on tamer than forecast UK inflation data

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 opened higher on Wednesday, with a favourable UK inflation reading given equities a much-needed shot in the arm, after a tough start to the year was exacerbated by a red-hot US consumer price index report on Tuesday.

CORRECT: United Utilities hit by storms; Severn Trent bullish

(Correcting to clarify that stocks are called to open higher on Wednesday.)

LONDON BRIEFING: United Utilities hit by storms; Severn Trent bullish

(Alliance News) - Equities in London are called to open lower on Wednesday, after a morale-boosting UK inflation reading.

TRADING UPDATES: XP Factory revenue doubles; Zotefoams trades in line

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

Losses widen at The Works, shares slide

(Sharecast News) - Shares in The Works fell sharply on Thursday, after the retailer slid deeper into the red and reported weak festive trading.