Whelan's DW Sports limbers up for further expansion

Turnover has edged closer to the £140m mark at retail magnate Dave Whelan's DW Sports Fitness chain during the company's second full year of operation. Chief executive Winston Higham told Insider the company was expecting further growth in 2012 and has "half a dozen" new gym openings in the pipeline.   READ MORE...

PZ Cussons moves for £25m Fudge brand

Soap and shampoo maker PZ Cussons has agreed to buy the Fudge hair care brand from Australian-based Sabre Group for £25.5m in cash.   Read More...

ENER-G eyes overseas growth after £30m boost

Sustainable energy company ENER-G has secured a £30m funding line to help finance its international expansion.   Read More...

Biotech spin-out secures £1.75m investment

Medical technology spin-out company Ai2 has received a £1.75m joint investment to continue the development of its cutting-edge technology.   Read More...

Some Christmas cheer at JJB

JJB Sports has revealed it upped sales in the weeks leading up to Christmas as it continues to put in place its turnaround plans.   Read More...

Heathfield Foods' creditors set for £5m hit

The administration of Crewe meat processing business Heathfield Foods is expected to leave unsecured creditors almost £5m out of pocket, a new report has revealed.   Read More...

McBride expects lower profits

Personal care products group McBride said today that the first half of its financial year has been "satisfactory" although its profit will be lower than last year.   Read More...

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Plans submitted for new MediaCity masterplan

Peel Group has unveiled a 20-year masterplan for an additional 5 million sq ft of space at its MediaCity development at Salford Quays.   Read More...

Torque Logistics takes 100,000 sq ft at Martland Park

Supply chain logistics operator Torque Logistics has taken 100,000 sq ft of space at Martland Park in Wigan.   Read More...

Refinancing costs hit Peel division

Peel Holdings' land and property division has posted an annual pre-tax loss of more than £18m as a result of increased finance costs.   Read More...

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