M&S creates 300 new jobs as it expands Yorkshire distribution centre
By Christmas 2021, M&S will serve online customers from Castle Donington, Bradford and through its stores which act as micro-fulfilment centres.
WANdisco sees revenue dip but Sheffield firm remains confident about year ahead
The Sheffield-based firm also reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $22.2m and a statutory loss from operations of $34.3m. WANdisco said it remains confident in its ability to achieve at $35m in revenues in the 2021 financial year.
Leeds-based Pharmacy2U provides jabs to 200,000 citizens nationwide
Leeds-based Pharmacy2U has been vaccinating patients since January this year and now runs 16 sites with partners including Odeon Cinemas and Village Hotels.
We haven't seen the back of the European Super League, that's capitalism – Alex Bond
The ESL project has rumbled away ever since the 90s. Last week, however, was the closest they came to success. Teams physically signed up; club executives made career moves; legal teams ran due diligence, and all looked set. Football was set to ‘change as we know it’.
Why Oskar Schindler was one of the greatest businesspeople of all time – Bird Lovegod
He had a rocky start, but really started to find his calling in 1939, when he joined the German Nazi Party.
Proactis reports growth despite Covid-19 headwinds
The Wetherby-based firm said its total contract value, excluding renewals, was £6.7m in the six months to January 31, which was delivered amid a backdrop of challenging coronavirus headwinds.
Bigblu to sell Quickline in bid to boost Yorkshire firm's customer numbers
BBB is selling the firm to investment group, Northleaf Capital Partners, and said that partnering with Northleaf as a majority shareholder will allow Quickline to achieve its growth strategy.
Issa family's EG Group completes acquisition of LEON Restaurants
Founded by John Vincent, Henry Dimbleby and chef Allegra McEvedy in 2004, LEON has more than 70 restaurants across the UK, as well as outlets in Oslo, Amsterdam, Dublin, Rotterdam and Gran Canaria.
Former Persimmon boss Jeff Fairburn returns to the housebuilding sector as chairman of Avant Homes following acquisition
Private developer Berkeley DeVeer has partnered with funds advised by Elliott Advisors, an affiliate of global fund manager Elliott Investment Management, to acquire Avant.
Report reveals strength of Yorkshire's business landscape for women
The report is the first analysis to focus on businesses run by women (not just female-founded businesses). Nearly 75 per cent of the top 200 have not featured in one of the UK’s major growth lists until now.
