By Jon Robinson Profit at the UK arm of the group behind Russell Hobbs, George Foreman and Remington was slashed during its latest financial year despite its sales surging by almost £80m. Spectrum Brands, which has its UK base in Manchester, has reported a pre-tax profit of £3.3m for the 12 months to September 30, 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. That comes after the business posted a pre-tax profit of £33m for the prior year. However, Spectrum Brands’ turnover increased in the 12 months from £240.7m to £329.5m. In a statement signed off by the board, the company s…
