Jul
2011
Articles from 22nd Jul 2011
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Early start to the sales halts the retail slump
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
RETAIL sales returned to growth last month after stores started their summer sales early to attract cautious consumers. Read
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Hauliers Prestons of Potto shift into top gear
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
HAULAGE firm Prestons of Potto has helped launch a new venture which it says could revolutionise the haulage industry. Read
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Fundraisers honoured as part of Evolution Corporate Challenge
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
CHARITY champions have been rewarded at a ceremony for helping to raise over £21,000 for good causes as part of the Evolution Corporate Challenge. Read
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Spotlight is on degrees of business excellence
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
TEESSIDE University’s new £13m Darlington campus was firmly in the business spotlight last night. Read
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Manufacturing jobs are to go as orders fall
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
TWO Teesside manufacturers are cutting jobs following a downturn in business. Read
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One in three admit to lying to take time off
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
ONE in three UK workers admit to lying to take time off work, mainly because they’re disillusioned with their jobs. Read
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Business as usual at restructured EcoParc
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
THE owners of the £50m Gateshead waste plant EcoParc have stressed the project is still operating, despite putting two of its companies into administration. Read
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Auroras inspiration for Activities Abroad holidays
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
HOLIDAY companies like to take travellers away to see the sights but one North East holiday firm says it wants its customers to see the lights. Read
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Campaign contract for North marketing agency Adessi
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
A NATIONAL supplier of underground utility survey equipment and training has appointed Northern marketing agency Adessi to develop a strategic marketing campaign. Read
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Hargreaves gets Tower Colliery green light
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
ENERGY support group Hargreaves Services has finally received the go-ahead to develop an opencast mining venture in South Wales after 18 months of delays. Read
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Sales master classes for North East business
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
SALES master classes are to be held in Newcastle to help North East businesses compete more effectively. Read
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Fitness trio dance into women's award win
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
JUST three years after being launched, the Sunderland Dance Community Interest Company won Best Social Enterprise at last year’s Women Into the Network (WIN) awards. Read
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Profits tumble at motor dealership Holiways
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
MOTOR dealer Holiways has seen its profits almost half following the withdrawal of the scrappage scheme and the impact of high fuel prices. Read
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Ad agency creates new interest in the Centre for Life
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
THE Newcastle Centre for Life has appointed Ouseburn-based Hedley McEwan as their new creative partner with responsibility for its communications mix, including advertising, print design and production, online and promotional material. Read
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Take That touch helps Laura to £50,000 win
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
A SUNDERLAND entrepreneur who tapped into the Take That magic has scooped £50,000 to develop her business after beating off the competition to win a top award. Read
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B&Q suffers in summer washout
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
B&Q owner Kingfisher has blamed dismal summer weather and the collapse of rival chain Focus DIY for a sharp slide in quarterly sales. Read
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Pedal power boost for Halfords
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
CAR parts and leisure retailer Halfords has seen a surge in sales of bicycles after higher fuel prices and promotions boosted demand. Read
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Nokia loses its crown to Apple
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
NOKIA has lost its crown as the world’s largest manufacturer of smartphones to its buoyant rival Apple. Read
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'Substantial benefit' from travel firms merger plan
Jul 22 2011 | Business News
PLANS by Thomas Cook and the Co-op to merge their high-street travel businesses have been backed by the competition watchdog. Read
