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British shoppers pull back on major purchases amid budget concerns, impacting pre-Christmas retail sales
Deloitte
The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes dropped by 0.7 per cent in October
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Popular farm shop and cafe expands to second site near Bath
Food and Drink
Flourish opened near Bristol in 2021 and was named one of the best farm shops in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ last year
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Businesses urged to back Brumwish
Enterprise
Annual campaign to buy toys for vulnerable children in Birmingham is back again and here is how your company can be involved
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Gear4Music says growth strategy bearing fruit amid low confidence market
Company Results
The Yorkshire-based retailer said it was looking forward to the key Christmas selling period
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Harrods staff threaten Christmas strike over bonus and working conditions amid soaring profits
By City AM
The iconic London store is facing the threat of strike action over the critical Christmas period after staff demanded a festive bonus and an inflation-busting pay rise
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Sutton Coldfield restaurant's new look as opening date nears following £1.5m revamp
Bullring
The former Toby Carvery in Sutton Park will reopen its doors as a Browns Brasserie and Bar later this month
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Welsh retail footfall performed better than the º£½ÇÊÓƵ as a whole in October
Retail & High Street
The Welsh Retail Consortium has published footfall figures for October
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Bath stationery firm acquired by specialist Christmas goods manufacturer
Deals
The Gifted Stationery Company has been snapped up by Swan Mill Group
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Retail footfall returns to downward trend as Brits stay away from shops in October
By City AM
Retail footfall fell by 1.1% year on year in October as Britons stayed away from shops, according to new figures from the BRC and Sensormatic.
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North East deals of the week: key contracts, investments and acquisitions
Deals
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Wave, Filtronic, Dicksons, My Property Box, Greggs and OnPath Energy
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John Lewis to hire 12,500 temporary staff ahead of Black Friday and Christmas shopping frenzy
John Lewis
The retail group said the expansion of temporary roles is to prepare for what it anticipates to be its busiest period of the year in the run-up to Black Friday, Christmas and the New Year
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Nigella Lawson to star in Greggs Christmas ad after six-figure deal, reports claim
Greggs
The TV chef, known for her own mince pies and festive sausage rolls, has reportedly signed a six-figure deal to star in the Newcastle bakery chain's Christmas advert
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John Lewis launches major store makeovers as part of £800m beauty hall investment
John Lewis
The company has committed to inject more than £250 million into its stores over the next two years as part of the plan, which will pump a total of £800 million into the John Lewis brand over the next four years.
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How Newcastle law firm Muckle became the 'good guys of North East business'
People
The firm has won praise and a number of awards for its workplace culture and commitment to the community
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Christmas appeal: Companies urged to help children at risk of hunger over the holidays
Christmas
Business Live's sister site Bristol Live is launching an appeal to make sure children on free school meals in Bristol are fed over the festive season
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Retail bosses pin hopes on bumper golden quarter with three crucial dates
By City AM
The final three months of the year, also known as the golden quarter, are make-or-break for retailers
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Northumberland attraction Alnwick Garden toasts 'transformative and exciting' year
Company Results
Admissions reached just under £5m - almost double the numbers the garden achieved in pre-pandemic times
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Boots º£½ÇÊÓƵ reports robust sales growth, driven by online and makeup sectors ahead of Christmas
By City AM
The Nottingham-headquartered company has revealed its year-on-year turnover increased by 6.9 per cent in the 12 months to 31 August, 2024
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Panto contract worth £1m in ticket sales up for grabs as theatres battle to recover from Covid
Coronation Street
Blackburn with Darwen Council is inviting bids for a new four-year deal to produce the town's annual pantomime
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North East deals of the week: key contracts, investments and acquisitions
Deals
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include OnPath Energy, GeoPura, Fenwicks and Barbour, and GB Bank
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Fenwick and Barbour team up to launch cosy Newcastle Tea and Toasties cafe
Retail & High Street
The cafe is decorated with quilted Barbour furnishings and also sells Ringtons teas
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Amazon to create hundreds of Christmas jobs
Employment
Across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ it is looking to fill 15,000 seasonal roles
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Profit slump at The Works as high street retailer battles soft consumer demand
By City AM
Arts and crafts retailer The Works said that while it faced a tough trading environment in the run up to Christmas, cost-saving measures and improved trading in the final quarter meant that the company ended the year in line with expectations
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Amazon to hire more than 15,000 staff during Christmas period
Retail
The jobs with the retail giant will be based across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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