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 The managing director of John Lewis has reiterated his commitment to invest £60m in Yorkshire and create 1,000 jobs. Andy Street said he is "determined" to push ahead with plans for the Leeds flagship store in the eagerly-awaited Eastgate Quarter retail development. Speaking at the Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber lunch, he told Insider the company "wanted to be a part of the city". READ MORE...
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Hull-registered electricals chain Comet has been sold by owner Kesa Electricals for £2. Read More...
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Hessle engineering business Fenner has reported a "record financial performance" after making three acquisitions. It has reported an increase in revenue of 30 per cent and pre-tax profit up 87 per cent. Read More...
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Fusion IP has raised £5m as part of a share placing, it has announced. Read More...
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Leeds-based Oakleaf Independent Financial Services has been sold for an undisclosed sum. Read More...
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A 78-bed Travelodge hotel and restaurant is being lined up for a former bowling alley in Harrogate. Read More...
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KFC and Coral have announced plans to open outlets at Leeds' Merrion Shopping Centre. Read More...
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Sheffield insulation business SIG said it has outperformed its markets. That's despite "tougher comparators and the weaker macro environment". But in a trading update today (9 November 2011), SIG said year-on-year sales growth in its mainland Europe markets has "has moderated from the high single digit percentage growth achieved in July". Read More...
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Doncaster-based The Weather Lottery has appointed a new finance director. Read More...
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Accountancy firm RSM Tenon has revealed that trading for the year-to-date has been at the lower end of its expectations following "flattened" demand across all areas of the group. Read More...
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Looking to source the biggest clients in Yorkshire? Insider’s Yorkshire Top 500 Companies 2011 database is our comprehensive business marketing list, providing you with contacts for the region’s biggest companies. Order this month to receieve a 20% discount or request a free sample. Read More...
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