Jan
2012
Articles from 10th Jan 2012
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Sports Direct calls for inquiry after Blacks sale
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
SPORTS Direct has called for an inquiry into the outdoor and sports retail markets after revealing it was disappointed by the sale of Blacks Leisure to its rival JD Sports Fashion. Read
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Exporters and manufacturers are driving force behind North-East economy
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
EXPORTERS and manufacturers are the driving force behind the North-East economy but sluggish demand in the UK market has hit local firms. Read
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Lingerie firm La Senza finds buyer
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
LINGERIE chain La Senza collapsed into administration yesterday triggering 1,300 redundancies and the closure of more than 100 outlets. Read
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JD Sports Fashion completes Blacks deal
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
SPORTSWEAR firm JD Sports Fashion has bought all of Blacks Leisure's 290 stores out of administration for £20m. Read
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UK stores report a slowdown in sales
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
MORRISONS has reported a slowdown in sales in the run-up to Christmas, underlining the fierce competition in the supermarket sector over the crucial period. Read
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Sales are down but HMV says it still has a future
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
ENTERTAINMENT group HMV insisted yesterday that it still has a future - despite reporting a further drop in sales in the run-up to Christmas. Read
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Petards Joyce-Loebl appoints new managing director
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
TRANSPORT and defence group Petards has appointed a new managing director at its Petards Joyce-Loebl business. Read
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Big deal bolsters buyouts in the North East
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
THE value of private equity buyouts in the North East more than trebled last year, bucking the trend nationally, according to a new study. Read
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Sir Richard Branson backs his team in the North East
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
SIR Richard Branson has backed former Northern Rock staff but stopped short of committing himself to continued financial support for the bank' charitable arm. Read
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New owner of Wooler holiday park interested in further acquisitions
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
THE new Scottish owner of a Northumberland holiday park last night declared its interest in further acquisitions in the North East after snapping up the 80-acre site for an undisclosed, seven-figure sum. Read
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Lex Autolease ex-chief joins board of Vertu Motors
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
FORMER Lex Autolease chief executive Nigel Stead has been appointed as an independent non-executive director at motor retailer Vertu Motors. Read
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Spark Response buys fashion label Frank & Faith
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
FASHION label Frank & Faith will join the growing ranks of ethical companies owned by contact centre and fulfillment specialist Spark Response. Read
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Caterpillar boss vows to triple his apprentices
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
ONE of the region's biggest manufacturers has vowed to more than triple the number of apprentices is takes on each year as it prepares to take part in a major event aimed at tackling the North East's looming skills gap. Read
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Esh Construction wins training centre contract
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
ESH Group subsidiary Esh Construction has secured a £5.5m contract to design and build a construction skills training centre in Cumbria. Read
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Canadian coup for Inspire People Group
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
A NORTHUMBERLAND HR and training consultancy has won a major Canadian contract. Read
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Barker and Stonehouse team up with Orchard Energy
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
MIDDLESBROUGH-based furniture retailer Barker and Stonehouse has teamed up with Newcastle energy consultancy Orchard Energy as it embarks on a nationwide initiative to improve energy efficiency at each of its eight UK stores. Read
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Tees Valley business figures spearhead apprenticeship drive
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
LEADING Tees Valley business figures are spearheading a drive to increase the number of firms taking on apprentices and graduates to tackle the region’s skills gap in engineering, science and manufacturing. Read
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Durham Tees Valley Training recruit new staff
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
A DRIVER training firm has powered ahead with its plans to expand by recruiting three new staff members since launching eight months ago. Read
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Directors help MTPrint to press ahead
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
MTPrint, The Darlington-based printing company, has appointed two key members of staff, Phil Evans and Phil Harburn, as its new directors. Read
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Gary Lumby on board at Erimus Insurance Brokers
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
A TEESSIDE business has welcomed a new non-executive director to its team as it starts a new era under a new name. Read
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SowToGrow project given boost by UK Steel Enterprise
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
A PROJECT giving young people on Teesside the skills they need to begin working in horticulture has received a boost from UK Steel Enterprise, the business support subsidiary of Tata Steel. Read
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Acorn Dairy looking to plant trees for farm's future
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
AN organic dairy is hoping from little acorns mighty oak trees will grow as it tries to restock its farm. Read
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West Hartlepool Rovers Quoits Club is saved
Jan 10 2012 | Business News
TBI Solicitors and Greig Cavey Commercial Agents have worked together to secure the future of an amateur Quoits Club. Read
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Bannatyne Fitness completes investment in its Coulby Newham Health Club
Jan 10 2012 | Evening Gazette Business News
BANNATYNE Fitness has completed an investment in new specialist fitness equipment for its Coulby Newham Health Club worth in the region of £125,000. Read
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Donations wanted for new BHF store in Stockton
Jan 10 2012 | Evening Gazette Business News
THE British Heart Foundation (BHF) is appealing to the Stockton community to help make their new furniture and electrical store a success, by donating unwanted goods to the new site due to open at 144 High Street on Tuesday, February 7. Read
