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Shares rise at North East sofa specialist SCS as strong trading returns
Retail
The Sunderland soft furnishing and flooring business says it is encouraged by strong performance in its 100 stores
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Study shows Theatre Royal Plymouth pumps £36m a year into South West economy
Retail & High Street
Arts Council England uses example of º£½ÇÊÓƵ's largest regional producing theatre to show how cultural sector is vital to nation's high streets
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Mike Ashley confirms plan to step aside from top job at Frasers Group
Retail & High Street
The news was revealed as the retail giants posted results showing that profits fell by 94% during last year's lockdowns
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Home baking supplier creating 35 new jobs after investing £3m in new premises
Food and Drink
Lockdown home baking has seen a huge jump in demand for firm’s products
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Entries open for Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards
Food and Drink
Awards will shine a light on Derby’s thriving food and drink sector
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M&S to expand as it takes on former Debenhams site at White Rose Shopping Centre
Retail & High Street
More jobs and a wider range promised by early 2023 as centre manager Landsec commits to major investment
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Mike Ashley set to step down as Frasers Group chief executive, reports claim
Retail
The founder of the Sports Direct and House of Fraser retail empire is said to be handing over to his prospective son-in-law
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Strong digital growth helps Joules return to profit despite six months of store closures
John Lewis
Group also had to overcome cancellation of country shows and impact of the pandemic on wholesale customers such as Next
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Greggs on a roll as sales top pre-pandemic levels and profits soar
Retail & High Street
The Newcastle food-on-the-go company is targeting 3,000 shops as the pandemic opened up new possibilities
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Wanted – Team to breathe new life into Leicester Haymarket Theatre
Entertainment
New management sought for theatre that went bust during lockdown
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Online shopping has surged during the pandemic - but can retailers keep pace with continuous high demand?
Retail
Law firm TLT spoke to the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s 100 largest retailers about their IT challenges, risks and opportunities
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South West business confidence falters as recruitment problems continue
Economy
Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking reveals confidence in the economy dips though firms still plan to create jobs
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Welsh Government’s food and drink Retail Plan aims to help industry entrepreneurs grow
Food and Drink
The government used Authentic Curries and World Foods as an example of businesses with the Hirwaun-based firm selling its products to a number of supermarkets
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Danish homeware retailer JYSK to open Leeds store as º£½ÇÊÓƵ expansion ramps up
Retail & High Street
The retailer is creating new jobs through the new store - its third opening so far in 2021
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Nearly one in five Welsh shops are empty
Retail & High Street
The vacancy rate is the second highest of any nation or region of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ shows new research from the Welsh Retail Consortium
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170 jobs could be created after latest stage of £30m Nottingham industrial and retail park gets planning
property news
Storage Giant, Tool Station, Screwfix and Howdens already moving into first phase of the scheme
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Derelict East Mids school to become environmentally-friendly housing as part of £24m regeneration plans
Environment
Plans to regenerate Clay Cross are 'much welcomed' and Government money will 'make a real difference'
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Gloucester Rugby unveils home shirt for 2021-22 season and announces new partner
Business of Sport
Chief executive Lance Bradley said the announcement marked another "exciting new chapter" for the club
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North emerges as hotspot for empty shops with warning of more closures to come
Economy
One in five shops in the North East is empty, according to the British Retail Consortium and the Local Data Company
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How automation helps Littlewoods.com and Very.com resell returned shoes and clothes in just 30 minutes
Fashion
East Mids warehouse responsible for 95 per cent of Very orders, processing 750,000 products every week
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Vertu Motors hikes up profit forecast on back of 'exceptional' used car market
Retail & High Street
The Team Valley group with an extensive º£½ÇÊÓƵ network expects half-year profits of no less than £40m
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New York-inspired bar and grill the Blind Rabbit will recreate edgy glamour of the Big Apple
Food and Drink
It is being launched by the creative team behind three popular city bars, The Magic Garden, Das Kino and Penny Lane
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Bristol Craft Beer Festival founder calls for 'continued support' for hospitality sector
Food and Drink
Greg Wells made the comments ahead of the event which is taking place at the weekend
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Leicester City reveal major expansion plans – with 8,000 more seats, new hotel and indoor arena
Barclay's Premier League
Indoor arena, 220-room hotel, flats and club shop could make ground a '365-day destination'
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