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Historic building in heart of York set for new lease of life as living space

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Retailer Card Factory has warned investors it faces a tough run-up to Christmas with the economy facing a potential downturn, but said it was well placed to weather the problems. (Photograph by Richard Walker/ImageNorth)

Card Factory sees profit soar and is well-placed to manage pressures

Card Factory, the specialist retailer of greeting cards and gifts, has announced a trading update following the close of the first half to July 31 2023. (Photo by Richard Walker/ImageNorth)

Card Factory expects full year performance to be ahead of expectations

Card Factory, the specialist retailer of greeting cards and gifts, has announced its preliminary results for the year ended January 31 2023.

Card Factory to invest in Yorkshire factory after strong performance

Retailer Card Factory has upgraded its full-year earnings outlook, Photograph by Richard Walker/ImageNorth

Card Factory upgrades full-year earnings outlook

Card Factory's chief executive reveals his biggest fear

Specialist card and gifting retailer, Card Factory, has announced the expansion of its online gift portfolio. Customers are now able to choose from a range of 1,500 products which include flowers, chocolates, gift vouchers, experiences, food, drink and alcohol.

Card Factory expands online gift range

Card Factory has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 July, showing a strong performance in the first half of the year.

Card Factory shows growth in interim six month results

Card Factory, which is a specialist retailer of greeting cards, gifts, wrap and bags, has announced its "robust" preliminary results for the year ended 31 January 2022.

Card Factory's full revenue increases to £364.4m

Library image of a Card Factory store. Picture PA

Card Factory agrees terms of refinancing with its current banking syndicate

Card Factory said its trading for the full year was ahead of the board's expectations with performance recovering from April 2021, as Covid-related restrictions eased

Card Factory continues to see improved trading performance

Card Factory said that average basket value exceeded pre-pandemic levels

Card Factory reports strong Christmas demand as sales recover after the pandemic...

60% of Brits find more joy giving than receiving presents

The Card Factory's results will be studied by City analysts

Transformation underway at Yorkshire-based Card Factory as sales keep rising

Richard Béres outside one of his pork shops, in Hillsborough, with Ethel who retired earlier this year after 36 years working for the business

Business owner reveals secret to its success as it prepare to open 14th shop

Card Factory said it has successfully reopened its entire store estate

Lockdowns take their toll on Card Factory

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Card Factory has published a trading update

Card Factory completes £225m refinancing as store sales exceed expectations

Online sales are still high, despite dipping when lockdown restrictions eased to allow stores to open, The Works said

The Works sees online dip after shops reopen

File photo of shoppers entering the Card Factory in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.

Card Factory 'exceeds expectations' following reopening of stores
THE Card Factory today revealed that its performance had exceeded expectations after stores reopened following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Library image of a Card Factory store

Yorkshire-based Card Factory to reopen high street stores on Monday

The company has today issued an update regarding its liquidity.

Wakefield-based Card Factory in 'constructive discussions' with banks over futur...

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Retailer The Works warns it will soon run out of money

Card Factory lost over a third of its trading days due to lockdowns

Card Factory hit by extensive Covid lockdowns

Mr Willson-Rymer introduced a business growth programme that produced a 20 per cent sales uplift at Costcutter

Card Factory appoints Costcutter supremo as its new CEO

Card Factory reported better than expected trading in stores since their reopening

Card Factory looks forward to strong Christmas trading

The Card Factory has published a trading update.

Card Factory's store sales exceed expectations as lockdown is eased

The announcement has been made to the London Stock Exchange this morning.

Card Factory announces the departure of CEO Karen Hubbard

Non-essentials retailers in England are now open, with shoppers able to head into stores once again, as part of the government’s phased plans to ease lockdown restrictions (Photo: Shutterstock)

Opening hours for Primark, Sports Direct, Card Factory and others as non-essenti...

A lot of people want to touch and feel the card, read the verse, does it say the right thing about their mum or their friend

Lockdown greeting cards sales leap as people show they care during pandemic

The Card Factory has published its full year results.

Cost pressures led to fall in full year profits at the Card Factory
The Card Factory today revealed that its profits were hit by recurring cost pressures last year, although it still delivered a 'reasonable' sales performance.

Card Factory is creating the world's biggest thank you card for the NHS

Card Factory applies for Bank of England funding

Card Factory has set a fundraising target of 100,000

Card Factory creates the world's biggest thank you card for the NHS

Card Factory has set a fundraising target of 100,000

Card Factory creates the world's biggest thank you card for the NHS

Morrisons shares closed the day down 5 per cent

FTSE 100 suffers more pain as Yorkshire firms join the fallout

Card Factory boss Karen Hubbard

Card Factory to begin closing stores

Karen Hubbard Picture Tony Johnson.

The Wakefield-based Card Factory aims to become leading greeting card retailer i...

UK celebrity couple Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash launch the new service with their children

Card Factory launches Kardashians style festive family Christmas cards

The Card Factory recently celebrated its 1,000th store opening.

Card Factory in talks with potential overseas retail partners after 'satisfactor...

Karen Hubbard of the Card Factory

Card Factory delivers 'robust sales performance in challenging environment'

Card Factory's chief executive Karen Hubbard

Card Factory sees positive start to the year

Card Factorys chief executive Karen Hubbard

Card Factory reports robust trading despite consumer downturn

Card Factory plans to open 50 stores this year

Footfall falls and online sales rise with Card Factory

Karen Hubbard, Card Factorys chief executive

Bad weather hits Card Factory

Card Factory launches charityfoundation to help good causes

Ad Feature Generous giving is on the cards at Yorkshire's Card Factory

Janet Hoyle Picture: John Early

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Card Factory's chief executive Karen Hubbard

Tough retail market hits Card Factory

Card Factorys chief executive Karen Hubbard

Card Factory unveils special dividend

DFS is one a number of Yorkshire retailers to feel the squeeze

High street suffers worst fall in five years

Card Factory's CEO Karen Hubbard

Card Factory promises it won't raise prices

Card Factory.

Card Factory to pay special dividend

Card Factory will open 50 new stores this year

Card Factory beats the high street downturn

Card Factory plans to open 50 stores this year

Expansion ahead for fast growing Card Factory

Barnsley shopping centre fully let with addition of new retailers

Card Factory said the market for greeting cards is resilient

Happy returns for Card Factory

Card Factory has delivered a rise in full year sales

Store roll-out boosts revenue at The Card Factory

Card Factory's CEO Karen Hubbard said customers responded well to its festive card ranges

Card Factory enjoys good Christmas trading

Handout image issued by 10 Downing Street of one of three illustrations, this one by Jade Windsor, that Prime Minister Theresa May has chosen by schoolchildren from her Maidenhead constituency for her Christmas cards.

Jayne Dowle: Christmas message to the greetings card refuseniks

The Wakefield-based firm said it is too early to assess the impact of the EU referendum on consumer sentiment.

Challenging environment for Card Factory