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Schuh creates almost 350 jobs as sales take £50m step forward February 1, 2024 Schuh created almost 350 jobs as its sales surged by nearly £50m, new documents have revealed.
Cazoo: The full story of how online car retailer went from $8bn valuation to staring into the abyss February 1, 2024 The online car retailer, Cazoo, just three years old at that point in August 2021, was now worth $8bn, having decided to snub London and float across the pond.
Rightmove swoops for reviews platform HomeViews in £8m deal February 1, 2024 Rightmove has acquired a platform that displays reviews of property developments by residents for £8m.
Insolvencies rise helps Leonard Curtis back into the black February 1, 2024 The rise in company insolvencies across the UK helped Leonard Curtis back into the black during its latest financial year, new documents have revealed.
Club L London: Sales almost double as profits rise and headcount jumps February 1, 2024 Sales have almost doubled at fashion retailer Club L London during a year which also saw its profits and headcount jump.
IKEA to open new stores as UK profits more than double January 31, 2024 IKEA's UK profits more than doubled during its latest financial year as it sets it sights on opening new stores.
Oak Furnitureland slumps to £32m loss as rising costs bite January 31, 2024 Oak Furnitureland slumped to a loss of almost £32m during its latest financial year, newly-filed documents have revealed.
American adventure continues for Domestic & General as it makes second acquisition January 29, 2024 International appliance care specialist Domestic & General (D&G) has made its second US acquisition following a $75m deal last year.
Thousands of high-growth UK companies in ‘financial ill health’ January 25, 2024 Tens of thousands of UK companies are showing "distinct early signs of financial ill health" despite being predicted to grow by 20 per cent over the next year, according to a new report.
B&M chairman Peter Bamford to step down after six years at the top January 23, 2024 The chairman of discount retail giant B&M is to retire later this year, it has been announced.