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Seasalt bucks high street gloom as Cornish clothing brand reports strong Christmas sales
By City AM
The Falmouth-based retailer said it expected significant cost pressures in the coming months, in light of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, as it also extended its US expansion
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Barbour cafe with some of the best Newcastle city centre views to stay open
Retail & High Street
The pop-up cafe has been a huge hit with customers - and it will now be open for even longer
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Record grocery spending this Christmas as Brits indulge in premium foods and sparkling wines
By City AM
Overall take-home sales at the grocers rose by 2.1 per cent over the four weeks to 29 December compared with last year, with Brits splashing out on premium lines of branded goods for festive favourites like sausage rolls and cake, as well as sparkling wine and champagne.
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Aldi hails 'best Christmas ever' as sales of mince pies and turkeys soar
By City AM
The supermarket giant has seen sales of its seasonal range increase by 10 per cent and its premium range by 12 per cent compared with 2023, which it said was its best festive period ever
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Shop staff face 'Christmas crime wave' with more than 650 shoplifting cases unsolved each day
By City AM
The number of shoplifting offences that went unsolved soared by 38% in the year to March 2024, official figures show, amid a rising level of shoplifting in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ retail sales rise slightly in November amid concern over golden quarter
By City AM
º£½ÇÊÓƵ retail sales edged up in November as a strong performance from º£½ÇÊÓƵ supermarkets helped offset a sharp fall in clothing store sales, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics
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Everton confirm Friedkin Group takeover and appoint new leaders as Farhad Moshiri era ends
Everton FC
Deal has been officially ratified by the Premier League
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The CEO of Hirestreet on fashion trends, challenges and renting out her own bridesmaids' dresses
Retail & High Street
Hirestreet founder Isabella West tells us how the business is helping retailers to navigate challenges, while also helping fashion fans to stay sustainable
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North East business life: charity and community events of the week
People
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Avison Young, Muckle LLP, Parkdean Resorts, Prudhoe Community Partnership and Essity, TT2, 0800 Repair and Oakes Energy.
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Bristol businesses raise thousands to help children at risk of hunger this Christmas
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The Bristol Live and Business Live campaign has raised more than £26,700 from donations ranging from £5 to £6,000
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Oldham Coliseum set for revival with £10m refurbishment, reopening by Panto 2025
North West
'It's a place of history, memories and huge pride'
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South West pub and brewery group Liberation rebrands
Food and Drink
The Jersey-headquartered business is the parent company of West Country brewery Butcombe
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Visitors flocking to Blackpool to take advantage of 'free high-quality events'
North West
Figures show more people visited Blackpool seafront this summer - peaking at 6.8 million in July - despite setbacks including the cost of living crisis
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Shopping centre could be demolished earlier than thought
Labour Party
Nelson's Pendle Rise shopping centre was expected to be demolished next October
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Procook shares dip as kitchenware retailer posts first-half losses
Retail
The Gloucestershire-based company said it had 'outperformed' the market over the period
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North East business life: charity, community and award events of the week
People
Companies involved in this week's round-up include True Potential, Draeger Safety º£½ÇÊÓƵ, Hays Travel, ramarketing and OnPath Energy
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Harrods faces Christmas strike as hundreds of workers vote to walk out
By City AM
The industrial action comes amid the on-going revelations about former Harrods' owner Mohamed Al Fayed, who is accused of sexual offences against dozens of women
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Post Office anticipates record £1bn cash withdrawals in December, surpassing last year's festive season
By City AM
The Post Office has forecast a record-high number of personal cash withdrawals this month as people prepare for Christmas, with the total expecting to exceed £1bn.
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North East business life: charity, awards and community events of the week
People
Companies featured in this week's round-up include Bradley Hall, RWO, Vertu Motors, the Banks Group, Barbour and TEDCO
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TalkTalk may cut nearly 25% of consumer staff, including roles at Salford HQ
Employment
It's understood that the company will be extending the redundancy consultation period to pause for two weeks over Christmas
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Marston's profits jump 64% as pre-Christmas bookings offer hope for bumper year
By City AM
The Wolverhampton-headquartered firm said its total revenue for the year ending 28 September, 2024, increased to £898.6m, up three per cent from £872.3m the prior 12 months
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Bristol Christmas appeal hits nearly £20k with help of business community
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Business Live's sister site Bristol Live and the newspaper Bristol Post have launched a campaign to raise funds for disadvantaged children at risk of hunger over the holidays
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ retailers set high hopes on Black Friday 2025 to counteract recent sales slump
By City AM
The British Retail Consortium said retailers are hoping to see a boost in sales following a difficult few months after footfall across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ declined in November
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ job market sees pre-Christmas uplift with new vacancies in retail and construction
By City AM
The number of vacancies actually fell in October, although the monthly fall was relatively small at just 0.17 per cent.
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