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Boohoo promises to “act decisively†over allegations of exploitation in its supply chain in Leicester
Fashion
Fast fashion group wants to “help restore confidence in the Leicester garment industry and increase transparencyâ€
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National IT award for Wren Kitchens' 3D retail experience
Technology
Success at Real IT Awards for Wren Kitchens
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Bestway Wholesale to shut huge Plymouth depot with jobs at risk
Employment
º£½ÇÊÓƵ's second largest cash-and-carry firm will concentrate South West operations from its base in Exeter
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Boohoo boss John Lyttle says new º£½ÇÊÓƵ factory could employ 250 making 50,000 items a week
Fashion
º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing base is part of plan to copy success of Zara's Spanish owner
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Debenhams on the market as retailer seeks to exit administration
Retail & High Street
The department store chain is exploring a number of options, including a potential sale to a new owner
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Leicestershire appointments: New roles at Pick Everard, Company Image, Shoe Zone, Finch Consulting, Cooper Parry
Employment
New roles at national shoe chain, property and construction consultancy and office and warehouse fit-out specialist
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Leicester businesses take legal action against Government for huge economic impact of lockdown
Coronavirus
They accuse Government of mishandling situation and creating potentially long-term impact on city’s reputation
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Warning that º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy won’t recover until late-2024
Economy
Ernst and Young warns economy will tank even worse that previously thought
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Online shop º£½ÇÊÓƵ Flooring Direct sees big jump in lockdown sales as people shop at home
I Am Open
Business – said to be the biggest online flooring retailer in Britain – has grown to 125 staff and counting
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Costa and Subway emerging on gateway site as two-decade brewery depot redevelopment completes
Yorkshire & Humber
Long haul overhaul of Stones site has involved several owners and many proposals
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Derby personalised gifts firm celebrates new partnership with Joules
SMEs
Solesmith hails link-up with high street brand
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Frasers Group hits out at business rates review delay and warns of shop closures
Retail & High Street
Group controlled by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley accuses Ministers of "kicking businesses when they are down"
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Outdoor and clothing firm Bradshaw Taylor sees demand soar as families head out for socially distanced exercise
Leisure & Touism
Rutland distributor to shops in º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Europe secures seven figure loan from HSBC º£½ÇÊÓƵ to help through pandemic
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North East loses out in Ministers' Towns Fund selection, report shows
Economy
Towns in the North East were not selected for the £3.6bn fund despite having apparently greater needs than some of the chosen communities
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Northumberland fashion firm grows in lockdown after switching strategy
Retail & High Street
Shona Brown's luxury lines weren't in demand so she acted fast to bring in loungewear
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Birmingham's Evans Cycles store relocates to House of Fraser
West Midlands
New home for bike retailer which was bought out by Mike Ashley's Sports Direct group in 2018
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Leicester businesses fear they will be left behind as city stays in lockdown
Coronavirus
Business leaders today are pleading with the Government to give them added support
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Leicester has some restrictions lifted - but pubs, restaurants and hairdressers to stay shut
SMEs
"Sadly it remains vital for the health of everyone in Leicester and the rest of the country that these restrictions stay in place"
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Leicestershire County Council launches £750,000 fund to help firms recover from lockdown
SMEs
Grants of £2,000 to £10,000 are open to businesses with 50 employees or less
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Loungers restaurant chain to open up more sites but two will permanently close
Food and Drink
The cafe-bar group has already reopened 75 Lounges and 19 Cosy Clubs
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Social enterprise fears for future as footfall to its 'Hippy Shop' drops after lockdown
Retail & High Street
RainbowBiz CIC is hopeful shoppers will return to Mold in greater numbers and has also launched a website
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£25m cinema and leisure bid submission go-ahead for Grimsby town centre
Economic Development
Councillors back the bid as views sought for wider regeneration as part of Town Deal
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Company behind Buzz Bingo chain puts 570 jobs at risk as 26 bingo halls set to close
Retail & High Street
Nottingham-based owner blames ongoing coronavirus pandemic
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Dunelm hit by lockdown, but boosted by online growth
Retail
Sales were up 20 per cent last month, compared to June 2019, following big drops in April and May
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