85 jobs saved as new company acquires social enterprise
A London-based social enterprise has been saved from administration in a deal that has secured 85 jobs. Clarity - Employment for Blind People, which produces cleaning products, had announced...
View ArticleVegan food delivery firm smashes £2m crowdfunding in one day
A plant-based meal delivery company has exceeded £2m one day after launching on crowdfunding platform Seedrs. Vegan business allplants has secured multi-million pound investment on the platform, with...
View ArticlePremises upgrade for growing web agency with move to North East BIC
A web development agency specialising in supporting SMEs has relocated to a new base as part of its ongoing growth. Blueocto Ltd has moved to its new home at the North East Business and Innovation...
View ArticleDunelm increases profit 20 per cent following digital platform launch
A UK homewares retailer has announced that it has seen a growth in both profits and customers over the first half of this financial year. Dunelm, which operates nationally, reported profit before tax...
View ArticleYorkshire children's retailer plans to 'fill gap' left by Mothercare
A children’s retailer has announced its plan to fill gaps left by its competitor following record-breaking organic online sales. Kiddies Kingdom, which is based in Yorkshire, has been working with...
View ArticlePayment tech firm bags deal with national sports fashion retailer
‘Buy now pay later’ payment service Laybuy has announced it has partnered with one of the UK’s biggest sports fashion retailers. The company has teamed up with JD Sports to enable the brand’s customers...
View ArticleAsda puts Greggs on the menu with new counters
A national supermarket has today announced that it will be partnering up with a North-East based bakery. Greggs, which is headquartered in Newcastle, will be trialling counters in five Asda supermarket...
View ArticleSunderland tech company expands global reach with digital firm acquisition
A North East technology business has grown its international footprint with the acquisition of a global digital company. Sunderland-based Saggezza has formed a new division - Saggezza Digital - after...
View ArticleThis week's London appointments
Mark Alder, Picton Picton has appointed Mark Alder as Head of Occupier Services. In this newly created role, Mark will be responsible for ensuring Picton delivers first class services to its occupiers,...
View ArticleFashion retailer tightens belt following more than £10m decline
A high street fashion retailer has today confirmed that it has seen a sales decline of more than £10m. Laura Ashley, based in London and operating nationally, announced that in the second half of 2019,...
View ArticleRiley's Fish Shack owner plans to boost North East fishing industry with new...
The owner of a North East seafood eatery has announced his plans to boost the local fishing industry. Adam Riley, who founded Riley’s Fish Shack in Tynemouth five years ago, said that his plans include...
View Article35 per cent turnover increase for Leeds digital marketing agency
A Leeds digital marketing agency has announced a 35 per cent turnover increase for 2019. Bolser’s ongoing growth strategy saw its turnover increase by to a record £2.1m, with around 55 per cent of that...
View ArticleDurham retail park sales soar following new store openings
A Durham retail park has announced an increase in both sales and visitor numbers for 2019. Dalton Park, which houses branches of national brands such as Adidas, Hallmark and White Stuff, said that it...
View ArticleTofu company cooks up a storm with £1m Veganuary turnover
A Yorkshire food manufacturer has announced that its turnover for January was more than doubled from last year. The Tofoo Co., which is based in Malton, reported that its turnover in January 2020 was...
View ArticlePerfect timing for Teesside watch business as new investment creates jobs
A North East entrepreneur who founded a designer watch business is set to create jobs after expanding into new premises. Founder of Ellington Timepiece, Teri Ellington, has moved the business into a...
View ArticleCustomer survey specialist secures £100k for North America expansion
A North Yorkshire provider of reviews and customer satisfaction surveys has secured six-figure funding to expand its business overseas. Judgeservice Research, which is based in Harrogate, has secured...
View ArticleLondon's 'first eco market' secures raft of new retailers ahead of launch
Four new retailers are the latest businesses set to join London’s ‘first eco market’ ahead of its launch next month. Camden Market owner LabTech has announced that sustainability focused lifestyle...
View ArticleRecruitment firm plans expansion following 13 per cent turnover growth
A London recruitment firm is planning expansion following a 13 per cent growth in turnover. Sellick Partnership announced its turnover had grown to nearly £53.5m, along with profit before tax nearly...
View ArticleNorth East HR firm increases income by 33 per cent with new contract wins
A Darlington human resources provider has increased its income by a third over the past year. HR2day, which is just under ten years old, increased its attained income by 33 per cent during last year,...
View ArticleNorth East fitness venture goes from strength to strength with new premises
A North East-based fitness studio is already approaching full capacity after its launch last month. Women’s fitness firm The Transformation Tribe joined the North East Business and Innovation Centre...
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