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flag UK retailer Halfords appoints new CEO Henry Birch, forecasts 2025 pretax profit amid cost challenges.

flag Halfords, a UK retailer for automotive and cycling products, has appointed Henry Birch as its new CEO, succeeding Graham Stapleton. flag Despite facing increased costs due to higher taxes and minimum wages, Halfords expects to achieve a 2025 pretax profit of £32-37 million, within its forecast range. flag The company aims to mitigate inflationary impacts from the Autumn Budget by 2026 and is monitoring indirect effects of US trade tariffs on its supply chain.

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