The owner of an independent shop in Leeds Corn Exchange has advised that whatever challenges 2020 may bring to retailers, he is confident that a collaborative approach with property owners is the key to success. Guy Haynes is the founder of On The Wall which sells art prints, posters, gifts and
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Huddersfield golf travel company sponsors new UK equal gender pro golf tour
The Golf Travel People has announced its sponsorship of the all-new 2020protour – the first equal gender pro golf tour in the UK with an equitable policy. Under the guidance of ex-European Tour player Chris Hanson and former PGA professional Adam Walker, the unique 2020protour has now launched and will feature
Approved Food’s double donation to feed the hungry this Christmas
Big-hearted bosses at online retailer Approved Food have made a double donation to good causes to ensure families in crisis will have food on the table this Christmas. The Barnsley-based company has given provisions worth hundreds of pounds to the Welcome Centre in Huddersfield and donated food and toiletries to Huddersfield
Leach unveils the thinnest lightbox ever
Following nine months of investment, graphic display specialist Leach has revealed a new ultra-slim wall-mounted system designed to bring further flexibility to the retail sector. This latest innovation – entitled the Thinesse – is the thinnest fabric graphic illuminated lightbox available on the market, with a depth of only 18mm. Suitable for use across
New owner for Skipton’s Sexton & Co
Yorkshire Agency, Edit, appoints two senior hires
Edit, part of Kin + Carta, based in Leeds, has appointed an associate director of technology strategy, and a head of PR as the business continues to grow. The appointments arrive in conjunction with the agency’s exceptional growth over the last year with recent client wins including Shell, Peleton and The
AutoProtect Group announces new CEO and automotive partnership with DealTrak
AutoProtect Group has appointed a new CEO as well as the addition of automotive fintech firm DealTrak to its existing portfolio of motor assets. Owned by Correlation Investments Limited (CIL), AutoProtect Group is a leading provider of insurance and warranty products worldwide, and the re-organisation of CIL’s motor assets in December
Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery wins a trio of tourism and taste awards
The team at Spirit of Yorkshire are celebrating after Yorkshire's first whisky distillery won two prestigious tourism awards and its whisky, Filey Bay First Release, won ‘Dram of the Day' at recent whisky festivals. Last week, Hunmanby based Spirit of Yorkshire was crowned Retail Tourism and Leisure Business of the Year
Fitness firm becomes employee owned
A Yorkshire-based firm which trains personal trainers and sports coaches nationwide is one of the first in the region to become an employee-owned business. Strength and Conditioning Education has undergone a seven figure buy-out, supported by a loan from Mercia. The deal gives the staff control of the business while allowing
Business Enterprise Fund celebrates 15 years of lending
A social enterprise is celebrating 15 years of supporting businesses having reached a milestone lending figure of £70m. The Business Enterprise Fund (BEF), which has offices in Bradford, Leeds, Goole, Tees Valley has also opened an office in Manchester this year. The 22 strong team specialises in providing responsible and flexible finance