Axe-throwing and escape room firm warns on profits amid consumer weakness Bosses said the group’s Boom Battle Bar brand has been particularly impacted with market pressures. Evening Standard · Feb 2
Boom Battle Bar slows down expansion plans over falling sales The announcement sent group shares tumbling in early trading The Independent UK · Feb 2
XP Factory boosted by new venues despite cost pressures XP Factory said sales in the latest quarter were affected by warm and sunny spring weather reducing demand for indoor activities over the period. Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
London’s FTSE 100 loses ground as UK service sector growth slows The blue-chip index was down 23.6 points, or 0.28%, to close at 8,335.81. Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024
Escape room and axe-throwing bar firm XP Factory eyes expansion to 100 sites XP Factory said corporate bookings for Christmas are ‘significantly ahead’ of last year amid improving demand. Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024