Feb 14, 2025 · The group also provides its members with access to specialist support and bespoke services, enabling them to compete with larger tool retailers while maintaining their independence and high levels of customer service. Troy UK's expansion has been fuelled by a combination of acquisitions, including the 2017 purchase of THS Group, and organic growth through attracting new members and aiding ...

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Dec 31, 2024 · The retail sector has been in crisis for a decade and there's no end in sight, according to the Centre for Retail Research

Jan 30, 2025 · The owner of South West Water is planning to raise £490m by issuing new equity shares through a rights issue. Pennon said investors would be able to acquire 13 new shares, at a cost of 264p each, for every 20 they already own. The move is part of a comprehensive financing package aimed at boosting investment over the next five years, according to the company. The cash will be spent on ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Home Bargains' billionaire owner, Tom Morris, has pocketed over £1bn as both sales and profit soared at the discount retail giant during its latest financial year. Morris, who owns 98% of Liverpool-based TJ Morris, the company behind the brand, received the lion's share of the £1.22bn ordinary dividends and asset distributions paid out in the year to 30 June, 2024, as reported by City AM.

Jan 10, 2025 · A metalwork firm that employed hundreds of people in the North East, Midlands and South East has collapsed only months after it was rescued in a pre-pack administration deal. In September, Fablink Group was acquired in a near £3m deal by investors Praetura Commercial Finance and TDC Impact Limited, which backed director Richard Westley in a new venture called Wharfside Industrials ...

Feb 26, 2025 · Three businesses owned by pop sensation Harry Styles are in danger of being forcibly closed due to their failure to submit their accounts on time. Erskine Records, HSA Publishing and Pleased As Holdings have all received first gazette notices for compulsory strike off from Companies House, as reported by City AM.

Feb 13, 2025 · A Wiltshire-based gardening start-up has secured a £75,000 investment after appearing on Dragons' Den. Entrepreneurs Henry Bartlam and award-winning garden designer Alex Hollingsworth won over Sara Davies after pitching their lifestyle brand aimed at beginner and budding gardeners.

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