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Boohoo defends warehouse working conditions after investigation
North West
Boohoo said it does not believe 'the picture painted is reflective' of the conditions at its Burnley warehouse.
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Jeweller which sells £195k diamond rings promises money-back – if it snows on Christmas Day
Retail & High Street
'If one snowflake falls on our store in that two-hour window on Christmas Day, our customers will be quids in'
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How Brexit costs this retailer £1m a month in sales
Retail & High Street
Pertemba founder Ravi Karia says £22m annual sales would be £35m without post-Brexit trade barriers
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Joules administrators say there has been ‘overwhelming’ interest from potential buyers
Insolvency and Administration
Country casuals brand had spent months trying to attract investment after seeing sales and profits falling and costs rising
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Tom Joule – who started Joules selling wellies at country fairs – hopes brand will live on as administrators called in
Retail & High Street
Comes as one analyst says, ‘Next and Frasers look logical suitors given their relatively robust position’
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Joules announces it is going into administration
Insolvency and Administration
The retailer said it was suspending trading in its shares following months of financial difficulties
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Mike Ashley's Frasers Group increases stake in Simply Be and JD Williams owner N Brown
North West
Frasers Group owns Sports Direct and House of Fraser
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Goldsmiths boss on how luxury watch sales are still booming despite cost of living crisis
Retail & High Street
Watches of Switzerland CEO says prices rising as supply still outstripping demand and new showrooms open
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Boohoo hands shares to more than 1,100 of its employees
Retail & Consumer
Boohoo's CEO, CFO and a director have taken part in the scheme
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Newcastle fashion tech firm Zoa Rental teams up with For The Creators
Technology
For The Creators, a rental and resale platform for new mothers and mums-to-be looking to save money
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Joules shares dive again as cash problems continue
Retail & High Street
Joules said it was in 'advanced discussions' with potential backers, including founder Tom Joule
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Store sales jumped at Footasylum ahead of JD Sports being forced to sell chain for £50m loss
North West
The Bury-headquartered giant originally purchased the brand in March 2019 for £90m
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Next Plc sales slightly up on expectations despite all the problems facing the º£½ÇÊÓƵ high street
Retail & High Street
Retail giant had one particularly good September week, when temperatures dropped and sales of warm clothes rose
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Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2023 organisers planning biggest yet
Technology
Fifth LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards at the National Space Centre will be the festival’s flagship event
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Profits more than double at fashion agency that was rescued by JD Sports
North West
JD Sports acquired the business in January 2017 after it hit financial difficulty
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Shoe Zone reports big jump in sales despite shutting one-in-eight stores
Retail & High Street
During the year the business shut 63 shops, opened 13 and refitted 11
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Frasers Group increases stakes in Asos and Hugo Boss
Deals
Sports Direct and Flannels owner has ambitions to grow inside and outside of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Vegan luxury handbag brand secures six-figure investment
Fashion
Amschela has featured in London Fashion Week as well as in top fashion magazines such as Vogue and Tatler
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Losses near £21m at discount fashion chain Matalan as search for buyer continues
North West
The company put itself up for sale last month
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Global investment giant JP Morgan becomes second largest shareholder in Boohoo
North West
Boohoo's brands include PrettyLittleThing, Karen Millen, Nasty Gal, Warehouse, Oasis, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton
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Matalan agrees deadline extension to pay £350m debt
North West
The deadline to refinance its £350m of debt has been moved back from January to July 2023
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Final part of our round-up of finalists in the 2022 LeicestershireLive Business Awards
Leicestershire Live Business Awards
Winners will be announced during a black tie awards night on Thursday, October 13, at the King Power Stadium
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TV presenter Steph McGovern donates clothes for Smart Works Newcastle fundraiser
Events
The Packed Lunch presenter is giving the charity which helps women back into work clothes to sell at its Festive Fizz and Fashion night
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Gloucestershire designer to create mastectomy swimwear line
Fashion
Cheltenham-based Topaz Swimwear will partner with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on the project
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