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Retail
13:14, 22 JUN 2023
Record Topps Tiles sales but inflation takes edge off profits
Retail & High Street
Though profits are down, margins are heading the right way again as shipping and gas prices normalise
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John Allan to stand down as Barratt chairman early
Retail
Barratt wants to 'prevent the ongoing impact of the allegations against John from becoming disruptive to the company'
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Pets at Home supply deal secured for Cranswick's new dog food business
Deals
£9m investment to boost growth at Lincolnshire plant made as leading retailer becomes top customer
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Rise in demand at Victorian Plumbing helps profits more than double
North West
Victorian Plumbing saw an increase in its total orders as well as the average order value
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Regulatory compliance platform gets Department for Business and Trade backing at Amazon launch
Technology
Hull tech innovation praised for work in complex field
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Jobs news from Poppy PR, Centrick, Reuseabox, Mitchells Accountants, Derby College and others
Appointments
Latest appointments and promotions from around the East Midlands
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Mike Ashley's Frasers Group in talks with THG over ProBikeKit deal
North West
ProBikeKit sells cycling clothing and accessories from over 100 brands including Adidas, Raleigh and Michelin
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Major leisure brands Center Parcs, Haven, Butlin's and Park Dean lap up Splash About's swim gear
Retail
Leading resorts secured after Grimsby-based swimwear producer dived in to on-site retail with business buy-out
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Logistics firm Wincanton sees profits hit amid ‘inflationary pressures’
Company Results
The Wiltshire-based supply chain manager said its underlying financial results indicated ‘profitable growth and strategic progress’ despite ‘challenging’ wider economic conditions
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Radiator manufacturer Stelrad hails encouraging start to financial year
Company Results
The Newcastle firm also says its DL Radiators, which it acquired last year, has now been successfully integrated into the group
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Plans to revive the Welsh retail sector unveiled
Retail & High Street
The new retail sector action plan has been welcomed by union and retail trade bodies
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Topps Tiles appointing Paul Forman as new chairman to replace Darren Shapland
Retail
Mr Forman is an experienced executive and non-executive director of listed and private equity-backed businesses
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'Worst is over' for Boohoo as investors encouraged to buy up shares
North West
Boohoo revealed its latest full-year results recently
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Nationwide reports 'strongest' financial results on record as profits soar to £2.2bn
Company Results
The building society has 625 branches across the country
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Hotter Shoes owner puts itself up for sale as it struggles to pay bills
North West
Shares in Unbound Group fell by more than 15% in early trading to 2.75p each
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The Sunday Times Rich List 2023: The wealthiest people in the North West named
North West
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the owners of Asda and Home Bargains have all made this year's list
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Asda issues statement after being accused of threats to cut pay of 7,000 staff
North West
Asda is owned by the billionaire Issa brothers and TDR Capital
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South West energy firms to pay £4m compensation for overcharging customers
Energy
Energy regulator Ofgem has said that Ovo Energy and Good Energy have overcharged almost 18,000 households
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Law firm Clarke Willmott advises Cornish Bakery on expansion
Retail
The business, based in Paulton, Somerset, plans to open new stores nationwide
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Bath publisher Future looks to its 'diverse' business model to navigate tough trading conditions
Company Results
The publishing group said it expects full year performance to be towards the bottom end of current market expectations
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Work has begun on Cotswold's first ever wine barn with opening planned later this summer
Food and Drink
Nailsworth-based Vinotopia Wine will open the luxury retail and foodie destination in the valley
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Record year for º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s biggest Rolex, OMEGA, Cartier chain
Retail & Consumer
Watches of Switzerland says store openings planned despite ‘challenging trading environment’
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Hinkley Point C to help Toolstation workers in Somerset find new jobs
Employment
More than 200 jobs are at risk at the hardware supplier’s warehouse in Bridgwater
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E.On Next, Good Energy and Octopus Energy pay £8m over compensation failures
Energy
Energy regulator Ofgem said the companies either missed or delayed payouts due when they did not provide a final bill within six weeks, as required when a customer switches supplier
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