Profits dipped at Asda in 2022 due to accelerating cost inflation but sales edged higher, it has been revealed. The UK’s third largest supermarket chain, which is owned by the Lancashire-based billionaire Issa brothers and TDR Capital, said sales improved significantly in the latter half of the year after investing in price cuts as customers […]
PROFITS DROP AT ISSA BROTHERS OWNED SUPERMARKET DUE TO COST OF LIVING Read More »
The winners of The English Hair and Beauty Awards 2023 Chapter 4, a celebration of the best hair and beauty professionals across the country were revealed at a ceremony took place on Sunday 26th March at The Colwick Hall Hotel in Nottingham, with 150 guests in attendance. The awards ceremony was a celebration of excellence in
WINNERS OF THE ENGLISH HAIR & BEAUTY AWARDS 2023 CHAPTER 4 HAVE BEEN REVEALED Read More »
Britain’s biggest sunbed chain has opened its latest, hi-tech salon in Huddersfield, meeting growing demand across Yorkshire for healthy tanning options. The new salon was launched following a £350,000 investment by Indigo Sun, and sees it become a flagship for the firm’s UK-wide expansion following a brand refresh, creating eight new jobs. It is part
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A new wholesale cash and carry depot has opened in Birmingham creating 100 jobs. Employee-owned Parfetts has launched its eighth depot in Tyseley, and its first in the West Midlands, expanding its existing coverage in which it already serves Wales, the north of England and across the Midlands. The company supports more than 1,100 retailers
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For their 3rd event, Oceanic Sports is hosting the first annual Scottish Ladies Football Cup (SLFC) on the 2nd of April. The SLFC is a one day seven aside tournament which will start at 6pm and be held Toryglen Regional Football Centre in Glasgow. Oceanic Sport is one of several brands operating under The Oceanic
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One of Scotland’s most prominent entrepreneurs will co-ordinate a new community-led initiative to re-energise Aberdeen’s Union Street. Former FTSE 100 chief executive Bob Keiller (pictured above) has agreed to lead Our Union Street, a start-up seeking to bring new businesses and people to the ‘Granite Mile’. The organisation is currently raising funds and will have
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The North East operation of kitchens retailer Magnet has remained unscathed in a group-wide shake up which has closed its Dewsbury and Grays factory locations. In a restructuring of its UK business, Magnet operator Nobia said it needed to address underperformance in its ‘Projects’ business, which includes the sale of kitchens to public and private
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DIY retail chain Screwfix is set to open up to 60 new stores next year as the firm continued its expansion with an acquisition and entered new European markets. The home improvements brand, founded and headquartered in Somerset, is planning to open its new outlets across the UK and Ireland in the next financial year.
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New film and TV production studios which could create 760 jobs have been launched in Birmingham. Spades have gone in the ground at the Digbeth Loc. project which is being spearheaded by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Construction on the site is expected to complete in July, ready for occupation, with the first filming then
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Multi-award winning full-service technical production partner, JLL has acquired Scruffy Bear Pictures, an acclaimed independent film company. The acquisition comes hot off the heels of the business’ recent merger announcement. A progressive step forward will further JLL’s ability to support its client’s needs by expanding its full-service production partnership offer, allowing JLL to deliver high quality, professional
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