British fashion retailer River Island has unveiled a new 26,000 sq foot flagship store at White Rose Shopping Centre. River Island has created a new concept store with an extended womenswear offering, plus a larger children’s and menswear departments. The new site boasts its own entrance from outside White Rose, allowing
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Family-run enterprise celebrates 100 years in business
A family-run enterprise, which includes Simon Baynes Wholesale and Millies Greengrocers - is set to turn 100 this year and is believed to be the longest-running produce supplier in Yorkshire. Started by Simon’s great grandfather John Pennington in 1918, he began the family business on the Market in York. John then
The Yorkshire Society honours Jack Tordoff MBE and JCT600
Jack Tordoff, MBE, founder and chairman of Yorkshire-based motor retailer JCT600, is one of a select group of people in the region to be recognised by The Yorkshire Society for his outstanding contribution to the county. For many years, The Yorkshire Society has erected plaques to commemorate Yorkshire men and women
Lidl to anchor transformation of former Northallerton Prison
Supermarket group Lidl has been announced as the retail anchor for the redevelopment of Northallerton’s former prison. The popular brand will take a 21,000 sq ft unit in the exciting Treadmills scheme – and bring up to 40 new jobs for the local community. The multi-million pound investment will be the key
Pure provides the recipe for success for Eric’s pies
Award-winning butcher, Eric’s, has appointed Leeds-based integrated marketing agency, Pure, to undertake a rebranding project, which will see the agency craft a new brand identity for the Yorkshire pie maker. Following a recommendation from an existing client, Pure has been selected by Eric’s to develop a new brand and website to
First phase of makeover completes for Hull’s North Point shopping centre
Asset and property management company, FI Real Estate Management, has completed the first phase of a refurbishment programme at North Point Shopping Centre in Hull, resulting in two new tenancies moving into freshly reconfigured units just three weeks after the completion of the project. Keen to capitalise on the revitalised space,
Costcutter raise over £1,000 to support families with sick children in
Nationwide convenience store operator Costcutter Supermarkets Group has raised over £1,000 for The Sick Children’s Trust to keep families with seriously ill children together in free ‘Home from Home’ accommodation. The Sick Children’s Trust runs ten ‘Homes from Home’ across the country, three of which are located at specialist paediatric hospitals
Private investor buys new Co-op store in Harrogate
North Yorkshire animal feeds company strengthens sales team
I’Anson Bros Limited, one of the UK’s leading, independent, family-owned farm feeds businesses, has appointed a new member of staff, supporting its ongoing growth and development. Karen Winspear joins I’Anson Bros Limited after previously working as a sales representative for a mineral company. Her new role will involve promoting the company’s
Harrogate wine retailer invests to launch new tasting venue
Wine merchant Harrogate Wines, which has been based in the town’s Montpellier Quarter for 33 years, has launched Harrogate’s first dedicated wine tasting event space above its shop. The 1,500 sq ft Montpellier Street venue, which has capacity for up to 40 people, will be open for the use of corporate