Second, there are fundamental flaws in the profit structure. Raw-material costs have long remained above 85% of revenue, reaching 87.5% in the first three quarters of 2025—well above the industry average. This was compounded by a 63.7% surge in selling and marketing expenses in 2024 and a 20.1% increase in administrative expenses; cost growth far outpaced revenue growth, keeping gross margin under sustained pressure. Third, there is a perception gap between the flagship “freshly hand-wrapped” selling point and actual operations. The company uses centrally produced, frozen ingredients delivered from a central kitchen, with stores only wrapping on-site—something that does not match consumers’ understanding of “handmade throughout the entire process.” Controversy over pre-prepared food has further eroded trust in the brand. In addition, the company also faces compliance risks: in 2023, 21.6% of revenue was processed via third-party payment channels, and issues such as unpaid social insurance contributions and deficiencies in property filings remain to be addressed.
"In the past it was not considered a priority to secure your operations in quite the same way as it is now," she points out.
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For almost six decades Hornby has watched Scalextric drive revenues for its hobby business but on Friday the company said it had decided to sell the famous slot car racing brand for £20m to a little-known buyer.
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