Royal Doulton smashes hopes of recovery Hopes that Royal Doulton would return to profitability next year were dashed once again on Thursday after the ceramics and giftware group warned it had been hit by competition and falling sales. Express says year may go sour Express Dairies warned of further difficult times ahead as it reported profits in line with the warning it issued in March. Richemont posts sparkling full year results Richemont of Switzerland has signalled its confidence in the continuing growth of luxury goods spending by raising its dividend by 25 per cent after reporting a 33 per cent rise in operating profit. Shown in local currency and time. Click through for full tearsheet.
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