Aug
2009
Articles from 5th Aug 2009
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JD Sports buys up Canterbury rugby kit brand
Aug 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Sportswear firm JD Sports has rescued the European arm of rugby shirts firm Canterbury, raising hopes it will resurrect some of the firm’s sponsorship deals. Read
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Hams Hall businesses in BID to tackle nuisance behaviour
Aug 05 2009 | Other UK business news
The West Midlands’ latest business improvement district (BID) has been established in Coleshill to help safeguard companies from nuisance behaviour. Read
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USN health supplements go mainstream
Aug 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Nutritional health supplements firm USN is launching its range into the mainstream fitness market. Read
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William Hill profits warning as punters stay at home
Aug 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Bookmaker William Hill has warned that full-year profits from its high street betting shops will be lower than expected. Read
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Axa to cut 350 jobs in bid to save £150m
Aug 05 2009 | Other UK business news
A further 350 jobs are to be cut at insurance giant Axa as the group's UK arm ramps up annual cost savings to £150 million, it was announced today. Read
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Don't axe RDAs, industry expert warns Conservatives
Aug 05 2009 | Other UK business news
A leading automotive industry expert has outlined his fears for the West Midlands economy if a Conservative government was to axe regional development agencies. Read
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TV chef Jamie Oliver's company has recipe for success
Aug 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Television chef Jamie Oliver has hit upon a recipe for success after his company posted profits of £6.8 million despite the credit crunch. Read
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Premier Foods profits up on back of strengthening of famous brands
Aug 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Rising demand for traditional brands such as Branston and Hovis in the recession have helped Premier Foods deliver an increase in half-year earnings. Read
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Shop sales of Pedigree beer double since start of Ashes
Aug 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Shop sales of bottled Pedigree beer have more than doubled since the start of the Ashes, brewer and pubs chain Marston’s said yesterday. Read
