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Popular boutique Leaf Clothing stays firmly planted following lockdown
Retail & High Street
The Newcastle independent retailer was first launched by husband and wife team Brian and Josie Smith 42 years ago
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Relief as Leicester pubs told “You can open”
Coronavirus
City’s hospitality sector was “on the brink of collapse” after four months of enforced closure
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Pub landlord estimates he has lost £450,000 in takings since lockdown kicked in
Food and Drink
The Old Horse in Leicester has had to throw away 800 pints of beer twice during city lockdowns
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Firms unite with public sector to make new giant open-air food court in Derby a success
Food and Drink
Derby Market Place venue has helped boost footfall since opening
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Dreams buys up Feather & Black bed chain but stores to close permanently
Retail & High Street
The branches were shut during lockdown and will not reopen
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ScS encouraged by return of trade after re-opening its stores
Retail & High Street
Sunderland firm has seen a return to more than 90% of last year's levels after re-opening its stores and online sales networks
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65 jobs saved as European scarf-maker gets six-figure CBILS loan
Fashion
Brookes Jordan is also preparing to introduce new products, including a snood which can be used as a face covering
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Custodian REIT invests £1.7m in Nottingham development
Retail & High Street
A drive-through coffee shop with 34 parking spaces is being built on the land next to the Castle Marina Shopping Park
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Good news for Next Plc as it posts better than expected lockdown sales
Retail & High Street
High street giant more optimistic now than at start of pandemic thanks careful planning and good online sales
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LoyalFree app shows where you can save during Eat Out to Help Out month
Food and Drink
Food and drink sector has been devastated by pandemic, with businesses struggling to break even as diners stay home
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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 transparency”
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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
Ƶ'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 Ƶ factory could employ 250 making 50,000 items a week
Fashion
Ƶ 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 Ƶ 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 Ƶ 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 Ƶ and Europe secures seven figure loan from HSBC Ƶ 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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