Ian King Business Podcast: Tesco, Shipping and JustPark

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April 10, 2024 at 10:51 a.m.·1 min read

On today's show, Tesco has reported a sharp rise in annual profits. It posted an adjusted operating profit of £2.83bn for the year to the end of February - up 11% on the previous year.

Ian King speaks to Andrew Gossage, chief executive of homewares supplier Ultimate Products, about shipping costs in light of recent attacks in the Red Sea by Houthi fighters.

Plus, British parking app JustPark is to launch in the United States and Canada after merging with a leading US provider. The app's founder Anthony Eskinazi explains the significance of the deal.

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