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The Restaurant Group cheers ‘encouraging’ sales as it speeds up closure plan
Shares in Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group (TRG) soared as it defied activist investors with strong growth so far this year, setting the stage for it to accelerate the rollout of Wagamama restaurants.Sales at Wagamama were up 9%, while it also reported growth in its pubs, leisure and concessions divisions.It also reported better-than-expected progress towards …
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YoungBrit: The fashion start-up hoping to take on the likes of Balenciaga, Versace, Gucci and Fendi
A streetwear label wants to take on the likes of Balenciaga, Versace, Gucci, Fendi with its new range of sneakers and watches. YoungBrit was launched in March with its designs inspired by the diverse fashions and cultural influences which make up Great Britain. Its initial collections feature bright and bold designs and have iconic British …
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Family-run pubs remain exposed after London hit hardest by Covid closures
Family-owned pubs and restaurants are bearing the brunt of a wave of business closures in the hospitality sector, which ran at one every two days in London, which was hit hardest by the Covid-era closures. Publicans and restaurateurs in the capital will be hoping that the return of workers to offices after restrictions move further …
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Heineken supporting 600 new jobs with £40m pubs upgrade
Brewing giant Heineken says it hopes to support 600 new jobs with a £40 million investment in its Star Pubs & Bars estate. The Edinburgh-based pub, cider and beer business said it will spend the money this year upgrading 570 pubs across the UK. It said neighbourhood locals are set to benefit most, in keeping …
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North East automotive body warns investment could be lost to overseas competitors without Government action
The body representing North East automotive firms has called for a level playing field with other countries competing for sector investment. North East Automotive Alliance boss Paul Butler said he echoed the recent comments of Unipart executive chairman John Neil, who revealed his 8,000-job firm was assessing whether to “pivot” to the US in the …
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Agency wins food festival brief
Birmingham PR, content and video agency Reeves Media has retained the brief to promote the city’s upcoming Colmore Food Festival. The annual festival will return to the business district in July after a four-year hiatus caused by the covid-19 pandemic and last summer’s Commonwealth Games. It will also have a new home for the first …
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Superdry in advanced talks to fashion £15m cash call
The fashion retailer Superdry is in advanced talks about a near-£15m share sale as it races to shore up its balance sheet amid tough trading conditions.Sky News has learnt that the chain, headed by founder Julian Dunkerton, could unveil a cash call as soon as next week after discussions with City investors. The move will …
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Eastern’s summer schedule takes off from Humberside home
It was definitely the weather to get away… Eastern Airways launched its Summer 2023 flight programme at its home base of Humberside Airport on Friday, with drizzle and a chill dominating northern Lincolnshire. The first flight to Newquay took off, with up to four services a week being operated to Cornwall through to September. Saturday …
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The rise of social businesses in Wales
Twenty years ago, I completed my four years of tenure as chairman of Community Enterprise Wales. Established by the late great social activist Angela Elniff-Larsen, the organisation acted as an umbrella organisation and advocate for community enterprises across Wales from its offices in Merthyr Tydfil. As a young academic at the time, that period chairing …
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20-year-old tycoon further invests in Morecambe as takeover talks continue
A 20-year-old tycoon who is in the process of taking over Morecambe FC has invested further into the club. Sarbjot Johal could become the youngest owner in the Football League if the deal is completed. The League One club were put up for sale by Bond Group Investments in September as their owners battled the …
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New funding boosts expansion and job create at Novocomms
An antenna design firm is promising to create 100 new jobs in Birmingham over the next 18 months following a funding round. Edgbaston-based Novocomms, which specialises in designing and manufacturing antennas for various markets, has moved to new offices and is planning to hire engineers and salespeople. Thirty of the new posts are expected to …
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Northern Ireland property market continues to climb as jitters ease
Northern Ireland’s residential property market has shrugged aside recent economic worries to push higher and looks likely to continue on an upward trajectory in the coming months, according to online portal PropertyPal. It reported an uptick in activity, particularly in March, as the economic jitters which took hold in the wake of last autumn’s mini …

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