Pret A Manger reports £553m charge due to UK tax hikes and global uncertainty

Pret A Manger, the UK-based sandwich and coffee chain, has booked a £553 million goodwill impairment charge, citing higher costs due to UK tax increases and a more uncertain global economic environment. Despite a 10% increase in global sales, which reached £1.2 billion, the company reported an opera... [More info]