Starbucks expansion to create 1,000 new jobs

Global coffee chain Starbucks has revealed plans to ramp up its presence in the North West by opening more than 50 outlets and creating up to 1,000 new jobs. The move comes after the company signed a five-year deal with Blackburn-headquartered forecourt developer and operator Euro Garages.   READ MORE...

Lookers extends £115m banking facilities

Manchester car dealer Lookers has secured an extension to its £115m banking facilities that will enable it to continue its acquisition-led growth strategy.   Read More...

LDC backs software developer Kirona

Mobile application software developer Kirona Group has secured backing from private equity firm LDC to help accelerate its growth strategy in the UK and overseas.   Read More...

Major shareholder in K3 move

The major shareholder of Manchester-based K3 Business technology has begun talks regarding an approach for the company, the Stock Exchange was told this morning.   Read More...

McGeorge warns of tough 2012

Former Matalan boss and current New Look executive chairman Alistair McGeorge has warned that 2012 will remain "very difficult" for the retail sector and there will be no improvement until 2013.   Read More...

Market changes hit 2ergo

2ergo has posted widening losses after regulatory changes resulted in the suspension of some of its services earlier this year.   Read More...

Stockbroker XCAP hails 'strong' first full year

XCAP Securities, the Wilmslow-based investment banking and stockbroking company, has reported a "strong start" to its first full-year of trading.   Read More...

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Morgan Sindall targets billion-pound nuclear deals

Construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall has opened a base in Cumbria as it targets a range of  projects in the region.   Read More...

Silkmen select St Modwen for stadium plans

Macclesfield Town FC have appointed regeneration specialist St Modwen to develop plans for the club's new 7,000 capacity stadium.   Read More...

Completion nears on Crown first phase

The first phase of the Crown Business Park in Rochdale, developed by joint venture partners Capital & Centric and Barnfield Construction, is nearing completion.   Read More...

MBL closes DVD rental subsidiary

Fifty businesses call MediaCity home

Airport link road to boost property market

Northern Trust wins planning in Hyde

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