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Restaurant chain Loungers expands estate with four new sites
Retail
The Bristol-founded company recently opened its 200th ‘Lounge’ café bar
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LEAF boss calls for Government support for hospitality sector as cost of living crisis hits - and warns more venues could close after Christmas
Food and Drink
Group survived pandemic and has opened Little LEAF in Liverpool's business district
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The Co-op: 'Repeat offenders and criminal gangs operating exempt from consequences'
North West
The Co-op has experienced almost 300,000 incidents of shoplifting, abuse, violence and anti-social behaviour this year
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South West retailers say interest rates and inflation will hit peak trading in run-up to Christmas
Retail & High Street
Inventory Planner, which supplies forecasting and planning software for businesses, surveyed 500 retailers
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Northern pharmacy chain headquartered in Scunthorpe hits the market as family shareholders call time
Retail & High Street
Founder John Whitworth passed away 16 years ago having started his initial business in 1967
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Three Derby property companies merge to create cope&co
property news
MD Susan Cope, 'Right now, we are one of the largest independent letting agents in the area'
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Two-storey, 650-capacity BOX sports bar opens in Nottingham
Food and Drink
6,000sq ft bar will be one of the city’s most spacious venues – with live sports, live bands and entertainment
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WH Smith profits almost double as sales surge at travel stores
Company Results
Bosses at the Swindon-headquartered retailer said it had benefited from higher numbers of shoppers at airports and stations
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B&M raises profits guidance as it eyes around 100 new stores
North West
B&M recently agreed to acquire up to 51 former Wilko stores
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Bensons for Beds 'returns to profitability' after sales rise despite 'unfavourable weather'
North West
Bensons for Beds has not revealed any detailed sales or profits figures
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Fashion brand Forever Unique says refund delays down to 'difficult period' amid economic challenges
North West
Company founded by Seema Malhotra said it 'appreciates everyone's patience and understanding during this transition period'
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Boohoo investors shrug off ethics probe despite risk of 'consumer boycott'
North West
Boohoo said it hasn't shied away from the problems of the past. It added that it has driven positive change across every aspect of its business.
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Seven new retailers at Victoria Leeds take shopping centre to full occupancy
Retail & High Street
The shopping destination is at full occupancy for the first time ever
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Fenwick boss optimistic for Christmas period despite 'lumpy' year in retail
Retail & High Street
Figures from the British Retail Consortium suggest customers are being cautious in their spending as they battle high inflation and mortgage rates
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World's biggest luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland plans to double sales and profits
Fashion
US growth is key while UK expansion will include first De Beers boutique outside of London
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New occupiers for former House of Fraser store in Cwmbran
Retail & High Street
It is understood it will occupied by JD Gyms and JD Sports following a £4.5m revampe
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New data shows poor start to crucial festive trading for retailers in Wales
Retail & High Street
Welsh footfall decreased by 5.6% (YoY) in October
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Derbyshire auctioneers expecting bids of up to £100k for Bobby Charlton's 1966 England World Cup shirt
Retail
But it won't beat £7.1m paid for Maradona’s ‘Hand of God' Argentina shirt worn against England at the 86 World Cup
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Gloucester Quays reported to be going on the market for £85 million
Retail
The outlet shopping centre was previously on the market in 2021 with a £105m price tag
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American Golf owner loses almost £10m as cost-of-living crisis hits sales
North West
Following the end of the financial year, former Matalan interim CEO Nigel Oddy succeeded Gary Favell as chief executive of American Golf
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Better autumn sales help Next Plc raise its profit outlook
Retail & High Street
Sales turned around in the second half of last month after an unseasonably warm September
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Missguided: Why Frasers Group sold fast-fashion brand to Shein
North West
An expert at a leading North West business school has detailed the reasons behind Frasers Group made this deal, the risks involved and the impact it could have on Manchester
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Muse named development partner for Mell Square regeneration scheme in Solihull
Economic Development
Bid included architects Howells, planning consultants Turley, and designers Planit
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Billionaire Issa brothers complete £2bn EG Group deal with Asda as almost £300m knocked off price
North West
When the deal was first confirmed earlier this year, the purchase price for the divisions was announced as £2.27bn
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