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Retail sales hit highest level since 2022 in surprise boost for economy
By City AM
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said retail sales volumes rose 0.5% in September, a significant boost from the 0.4% drop pencilled in by economists
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New store that could create 50 jobs is up for debate
North West
Abbey Lakes Hall in Orrell set to be bulldozed
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Virgin Wines blames government policy for 5% profit drop as wine industry faces pressure
By City AM
Virgin Wines said it has been unable to pass on cost pressures
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Matalan names H&M's º£½ÇÊÓƵ boss as its new CEO for ‘exciting journey’ ahead
Retail & Consumer
Henrik Nordvall will join in February
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Bodycare owed more than £30m when it collapsed with loss of 1,400 jobs
By City AM
The high street health and beauty retailer fell over in September with an initial 32 stores closed and around 450 employees being made redundant
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Supeme Brands, owner of Supreme vapes, buys Slimfast in £20m deal
By City AM
The deal will see the owner of Supreme vapes venture further into the health and wellness market
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Full list of Pizza Hut restaurants set to close as chain collapses
Insolvency and Administration
It will also shut 11 delivery sites around the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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SlimFast º£½ÇÊÓƵ  deal: Supreme vows to ‘bring fresh energy to this iconic brand’
Food and Drink
Manchester group behind Typhoo agrees £20m deal
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Betfred founder warns of high street shop closures if Chancellor hikes taxes
Retail & High Street
Fred Done, who founded Betfred in 1967 with his brother, said tax rises are the "biggest threat" to the industry he has seen in his 57 years in the sector
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New brewery in Poole applies to sell alcohol and play live music
Dorset
Barking Cat Ale House acquired a lease in Arthur Bray's Yard earlier this year to open its first brewery
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B&M shares fall to record low after accounting error revealed
Retail & High Street
B&M said it had failed to recognise as much as £7m in overseas freight costs
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Popular Bristol sandwich chain to open first overseas branch
Bristol
Sandwich Sandwich has established a solid fan base in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and is now looking to expand internationally
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Padel club planned for Rochdale as sport continues its growth across Greater Manchester
North West
Project leaders say 'This is more than a club. It's a community'
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eBay º£½ÇÊÓƵ's profit surges after selling fees removed but struggles with falling revenue
By City AM
The division of the US giant has posted a pre-tax profit of 36.5m for 2024, up from the 2.7m it achieved in 2023
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Mexico-Cornwall fusion deli owners become bank ‘ambassadors’
South West
Pica Rico owners say 'we’ve had such a fantastic reception and our customers come from miles around'
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TalkTalk puts 100 jobs at risk just weeks after PXC restructuring
North West
Salford group says change 'necessary' to create 'agile and future-focused organisation'
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MyProtein owner THG reports strongest sales growth since 2021
By City AM
THG has reported a better-than-expected uptick in sales following changes to its operating model.
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Bristol restaurant Bravas wins stay of execution after order to scrap outdoor seating
South West
Talks ongoing with city hall bosses as owner says order suggests 'Bristol is closed for business'
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Dubai chocolate and cola bottle Jaffa Cakes help boost McVitie’s owner Pladis as it posts record £3.2bn revenue
Food and Drink
Group also owns brands including Jacob's, Carr's and Godiva chocolate
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Co-op warns 60,000 shops and 150,000 jobs at risk ahead of Rachel Reeves' Budget
The Co-operative
Retailer urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce "maximum" business rates relief on 26 November
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Northern Powerhouse plans: Two new venues could open in Birkenhead
North West
Venue owners inspired by Liverpool's Baltic Triangle
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Flooring Superstore opens 50th site amid period of rapid expansion
Retail
The North East retailer has opened six stores this year, including in the region
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'Greedy Banker' bar set for former bank
North West
New food and drink venue will open in former HSBC by tramway crossing
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Princes confirms intention to float on London Stock Exchange
By City AM
The Italian-owned business, which is known for its tinned tuna, announced its intention to float just one week after it said it was considering a listing
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