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Dunelm has boosted revenue and profit after opening ten new superstores, it said in its annual results this morning. The Leicester-headquartered soft furnishings business said despite the "challenging consumer backdrop" and rising inflation, it has "continued to perform well" and would be increasing its final dividend by 60 per cent. READ MORE...
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Pensions specialist Pointon York has confirmed plans to start a formal sale process after receiving "several confidential approaches" for the Market Harborough-based business. Read More...
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Manufacturer Altek Europe has purchased a new site in Chesterfield after securing a £500,000 loan from NatWest. Read More...
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Derbyshire-headquartered Bloor Homes has clinched a land deal in Shropshire with plans to build 36 homes on 2.4 acres of land. Read More...
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Derwent Living and its facilities management business Derwent FM have been awarded an outsourcing contract from HMRC worth £1.65m. Read More...
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A 34 per cent rise in fruit and vegetable sales has helped food wholesaler Booker Group increase revenue and profit. Read More...
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The government is being called on to cut red tape and help the private sector to create more jobs after unemployment levels rose by 11,000 in the East Midlands. Read More...
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Mansfield Town's Carolyn Still, the new youngest chief executive in English football, has vowed to work closely with businesses to develop the club's off-the-field commercial activity. Read More...
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Three East Midlands companies have been recognised on a national league table ranking Britain's top 100 privately-owned technology, media and telecoms (TMT) companies with the fastest-growing sales. Read More...
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