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flag ABF cuts 2026 profit forecast due to weak holiday sales, especially in Europe, despite UK gains.

flag Associated British Foods, owner of Primark, warned of lower 2026 profits due to weak festive sales, sending its shares down 12%. flag Primark’s UK like-for-like sales rose 1.7%, but Europe saw a 5.7% decline, with overall growth below expectations. flag The company cited a tough consumer environment, increased markdowns to clear inventory, and weak performance in continental Europe, leading to revised forecasts for low single-digit first-half sales growth and lower group earnings. flag CEO George Weston highlighted UK improvements from customer-focused initiatives, while Europe remains under pressure. flag ABF is reviewing a potential spin-off of Primark, which could take up to two years, and faces an in-depth probe by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority into its proposed Hovis bread brand acquisition.

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