Majestic Wine to be sold in £100m disposal deal
Wine specialist Majestic Wine PLC has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell Majestic Retail and Commercial businesses in a deal worth around £100m. CF Bacchus Holdings Limited (“BidCo”), a...
View ArticleSunderland businesswoman celebrates record growth with six-year-strong...
A local HR agency is setting its sights on further growth after a record year to date. Sunderland Software Centre-based Oculus HR provides bespoke human resources help to UK firms, and was founded in...
View ArticleDouble acquisition deal of Surrey and Lancashire competitors for Bradford...
Esholt-based Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists has made two acquisitions as part of its expansion plan. The company, near Bradford with many Yorkshire sites, has acquired Spex Opticians in...
View ArticleNorth East dental practices acquired by London dentistry investment group
A portfolio of two mixed income dental practices in Tyne & Wear have been sold to a London-based dentistry investment group. Hebburn Dental Practice and Pelaw Dental Practices have been acquired by...
View ArticleBoohoo makes move for 'struggling' brands Karen Millen and Coast
Fashion retailer Boohoo has confirmed it has made an offer to acquire the online businesses of brands Karen Millen and Coast. The deal would see both brands along with all associated intellectual...
View ArticleHuddersfield bedding retailer expands footprint with Yorkshire Bank support
A national bedding retailer based in Huddersfield has established a brand new warehouse thanks to support from Yorkshire Bank. Time4sleep Ltd (T4S) has received a lending package from the bank, which...
View ArticleTyneside entrepreneur smashes poor mental health with new fitness venture...
A young North Tyneside entrepreneur has coupled his passion for physical activity with his experience of managing depression through building his own health and wellbeing business. Davey Hoops opened...
View ArticleHuddersfield business group launched to attract inward investment
A plan to attract inward investment to the town of Huddersfield has been set in motion after the launch of a new local organisation. Huddersfield Unlimited, which is made up of leaders from businesses,...
View Article£36m funding to boost innovation for UK's construction industry
The government has announced two new funding schemes designed to boost the UK’s construction industry. UK Research and Innovation is providing two sets of funding as part of the Industrial Strategy...
View Article20 jobs created in £350k Newcastle city centre bar transformation
The large-scale renovation of a North East high street bar worth £350k is set to be revealed for the first time this August Bank Holiday. Creating 20 full and part time jobs with its imminent opening,...
View ArticleFreebie website joins £15m money-saving portfolio of Dragons’ Den winner
A London-based entrepreneur and former contestant on TV’s Dragons’ Den has added a freebies website to his portfolio of money-saving businesses. Deepak Tailor, who founded online businesses...
View ArticleNew Tees Valley service to provide exporting ‘launchpad’ for SMEs
A new service has been launched to support businesses across the Tees Valley with boosting their export activites. ‘Expanding Tees Valley presence in international markets’ has been specifically...
View ArticleGateshead hairdresser goes global with new entrepreneurial haircare products...
A popular barber has become an entrepreneur following the launch of his own hair products range. Sam Wall regularly goes on international work trips for various commissions, and has created his own...
View ArticleBoutique fitness provider launches latest studio following £4m fundraise
A fitness provider has announced the launch of its ninth studio in London weeks after securing £4m in growth funding. Ten Health and Fitness is launching its new studio at 1 Stephen Street, just off...
View Article‘Robust’ H1 performance for Card Factory despite Brexit planning impact
Greetings card retailer Card Factory has announced a ‘good’ first half of the year despite “economic and political uncertainty and weaker consumer confidence”. According to its latest trading update,...
View Article'Pawsome' pet accessories startup sets sights on US expansion
A London-based startup that makes accessories for pets is expanding to the US after doubling its turnover in 12 months. Hiro + Wolf, which produces items such as cat bow ties, dog bandanas and embossed...
View ArticleUS e-commerce lender officially launches into UK market
A US data-driven alternative lending platform for e-commerce scaleups has today announced its expansion into the UK. SellersFunding has launched into the UK and Canada as part of its international...
View ArticleBrow bar takes shape on London's ‘iconic’ King’s Road
A cosmetic brow and eyelash specialist has chosen King’s Road in Chelsea for the location of its newest space. Blink Brow Bar has taken a 889 sq ft unit at 341 King’s Road from property management...
View ArticleOffice interiors firm finds right fit in new Sunderland premises with BIC...
An entrepreneur who founded an office interiors business with support from the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) has expanded into a new office. Posture Team, which was established by...
View ArticleLeeds city centre relocation for PR firm following global client wins
A PR and communications business has announced the relocation of one of its main offices amid a period of growth. Reputation management specialist Definition is moving its Northern base to One Park Row...
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