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Wilko secures £40m of credit following tough trading
Retail & Consumer
Wilko is the fourth biggest firm in Nottinghamshire, and the 23rd biggest Ƶ retailer
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Next share price jumps after positive Christmas trading despite warnings 2023 will be tough
Retail & High Street
Market analysts say “under-promising and over-delivering” has become a Next hallmark
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B&M raises expectations after strong 'Golden Quarter'
North West
B&M's CEO has said the business has achieved 'strong momentum'
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Greggs sales rise as demand for festive bake heated up pre-Christmas
Retail & High Street
The chain hopes to continue its growth with 150 net new shops due to open in 2023
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Next Plc welcomes better than expected Christmas trading but warns of tough times ahead
Retail & High Street
High street giant expects profits to slump by 7.6 per cent in coming year
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North East shopping centre extends trading hours on the back of strong footfall
Retail & High Street
Eldon Square has extended its opening hours as occupancy levels return to pre-pandemic levels
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Latest on future of energy support scheme as Chancellor meets business groups
Energy
There is concern that ongoing support will be reduced from April but it could be available to all businesses, not just the most vulnerable
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Could a Hull sweet shop owner be Lord Sugar's pick of the mix as The Apprentice returns?
The Apprentice
Megan Hornby leaves Newland Avenue unit for some serious show business
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Greggs to open new Primark cafe in North East heartland
Retail & High Street
The latest Tasty by Greggs themed cafe is set to open in Newcastle city centre
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New practice for Ash Tree Vets
Consultancies
Branch has four consulting rooms, two operating theatres, physio room, lab, dental suite, and dog and cat wards
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Baking business Cake Stories to serve up more growth after award and deal wins
Food and Drink
The firm was regional winner of the Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
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Beauty Bay sales slashed by almost £40m and profits wiped out as customers make High Street return
North West
Beauty Bay's turnover was still higher than it was before the pandemic
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Fashion group warns of trading dip as economic climate bites
North West
Whispering Smith said its trading levels are 'in line with the majority of businesses' in its industry
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Next set to reveal drop in sales as shoppers cut back Christmas spend
Retail & High Street
Next sales figures are seen as an indicator of the condition of the retail sector
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THG, Matalan, Boohoo and TransPennine Express: 22 of the best read North West stories of 2022
North West
Articles about Siemens, Boohoo, Steven Bartlett, Matalan and Missguided also proved popular
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East Midlands businesses back a better 2023, says survey
Economy
Despite Ukraine war, high inflation and Brexit, Lloyds Bank survey suggests nine in 10 bosses plan to invest
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Shops, cafes and bars to benefit from Leicester pedestrianisation schemes
Retail & High Street
Council hopes businesses will make most of improvements to Narborough Road and Braunstone Gate
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Fashion retailer Matalan sets timetable for takeover deal
North West
Matalan added that it will issue a further update in the coming weeks
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Documents show Joules was almost £114m in the red when it called in administrators in November
Insolvency and Administration
Retailer has since been bought out of administration by founder Tom Joules and high street giant Next
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Joules, Roll-Royce, Raleigh, Derby County and Boots: 20 of the most read East Midlands stories of 2022
East Midlands
Stories about Boohoo, Octopus Energy, Poundstretcher, Next and Marks Electrical also proved popular
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THG, JD Sports, the Issa brothers and Frasers Group: The most headline-grabbing deals of 2022
North West
A string of high-profile deals were reported by BusinessLive throughout the year
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Hyperama sells Nottingham and West Bromwich cash and carry depots to Dhamecha
Food and Drink
Earlier this month it was announced that Hyperama had also sold its Peterborough cash and carry
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It's crucial small businesses get our support this Christmas - and all year round
Retail & High Street
Small firms not only need to be supported now but throughout the year and this will be especially important in 2023
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Smartphone maker Xiaomi opens second Ƶ store in Birmingham
West Midlands
Chinese firm launched in 2010 puts it faith in bricks and mortar store as it targets West Midlands consumers
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