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WEBOffice Depot owner loses over £50m ahead of quitting UK thanks to working from home trend. By City AM. The Greater Manchester-headquartered group has posted a pre-tax loss of £52.5m for 2023, having also lost £15.8m in 2022, as …
How I Made It: Gymshark's Lewis Morgan on growing a brand and …
WEBJan 17, 2022 · In summer 2012, a young Lewis Morgan co-founded Gymshark with his school friend Ben Francis and embarked on a journey of rapid growth, taking the fitness clothing and equipment brand from their family homes …
JD Sports: Everything you need to know about the retail giant
WEBSep 9, 2021 · JD Sports is a nationwide retail giant with a history stretching back 40 years. The Bury-headquartered group employs around 54,000 people and its shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange. As well as shops across the UK, it also has sites in the US, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. READ …
Seven of the biggest success stories of Dragons’ Den
WEBJan 3, 2023 · Dragons: Duncan Bannatyne and James Caan. Investment amount: £150,000 in return for a 36% stake in his business. Hertfordshire entrepreneur Peter Moule invented a plastic cable device as a way to store electrical wires safely. He pitched his idea to the Dragons’ in 2007 and secured the support of Duncan Bannatyne and …
West Midlands - Business news, local news, expert opinion
WEBWest Midlands. The latest business news from the West Midlands covering Birmingham, Black Country, Coventry, Solihull, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Warwickshire. The region's biggest employers include Aston Martin, bet365, Birmingham Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, HS2, HSBC UK, NEC Group and Portmeirion.
Hailed as Manchester’s 'best keep secret' Together reveals its 45 …
WEBOct 31, 2019 · This year, as the company celebrates its 45 anniversary, it has also enjoyed record-breaking results. Its loan book has grown to a new high of £3.7bn and its latest full-year results report that while new loans and mortgages were up 19.4% to £1.98bn, profit before tax stood at £130.3M, a 7.1% increase on the previous year.
All about Lawrence Stroll: The billionaire behind Aston Martin and …
WEBApr 12, 2021 · Lawrence Stroll’s net worth. According to Forbes ’ most recent update, Lawrence Stroll’s net worth stands at $3billion. That figure puts him at 956th on the business magazine’s Billionaires 2021 list. A Canadian national, the 62 year-old lives in Geneva and is married with two children.
What does Mike Ashley own? Inside the Frasers Group owner's …
WEBJul 21, 2022 · Sports Direct. Sports Direct is the backbone of Mike Ashley's retail empire, with the retail tycoon owning a 61% stake in the sports wear retailer. The firm was founded in 1982 and is now listed on the London Stock Exchange. Mr Ashley has also purchased a number of brands such as Slazenger, Karrimor, Lonsdale, Kangol and Everlast, which are ...
Barrett Steel acquires Aartee Bright Bar in £13m rescue deal but …
WEBMar 28, 2023 · Stockholder Barrett Steel has acquired distribution sites and a bright bar facility owned by troubled business Aartee Bright Bar for £13 million, saving more than 170 jobs.
Construction consultancy Pick Everard hits £58.8m revenues
WEBAug 1, 2022 · Construction consultancy Pick Everard has launched a new business strategy – which it says shows its commitment to creating a collaborative, prosperous, sustainable and ambitious future for the business.