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All about Lawrence Stroll: The billionaire behind Aston Martin and …
Apr 12, 2021 · Billionaire Lawrence Stroll has come to the fore as the man heading one of the UK's most prestigious brands. Here we look at how he made his fortune and what his plans are for Aston Martin and the F1 racing team that bears its name. Stroll's leadership at Aston Martin In 2020 Stroll led a £182m investment in Aston Martin for a 20% stake in the company, becoming executive chairman in the process.
Asda to cut 475 office jobs and tells staff to return to desks
Nov 7, 2024 · Asda has announced plans to eliminate 475 head office roles and has instructed staff to return to the office for a minimum of three days per week as part of an extensive restructuring effort. The move by the UK's third-largest supermarket chain is aimed at reversing a recent downturn in sales figures. The shake-up follows another change at the helm of the company, now owned by private equity.
JD Sports: Everything you need to know about the retail giant
Sep 9, 2021 · As well as shops across the UK, it also has sites in the US, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. READ MORE: Premiership rugby club Sale Sharks eye joint bid with Class of 92-owned Salford City to buy AJ Bell Stadium In its most recent full-year financial accounts, the group reported a revenue of £6.1bn and pre-tax profits of £421.3m. But how much do you know about one of the largest ...
Morrisons announces closure of Rathbones bakery with 400 jobs …
Nov 20, 2024 · Supermarket group Morrisons has announced plans to shutter a loss-making bakery, putting nearly 400 jobs at risk. The Bradford-based retailer is considering closing Rathbones after unsuccessful attempts to steer the business back into profitability. Acquired by Morrisons from administration in 2005, Rathbones has been operating at a loss for several years. In its most recent financial report ...
Haven holiday parks owner slips into the red after selling Butlin's
Sep 4, 2024 · The group that owns Haven holiday parks and Warner Leisure Hotels has slipped into the red, following the sale of Butlin's. Newly filed accounts with Companies House reveal Bourne Leisure, owned by investment giant Blackstone, has reported a pre-tax loss of £166.5m for 2023, compared to a profit of £64.9m in 2022.
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The latest business news from Newcastle, Northumberland, Sunderland, County Durham, Teesside and the North East. The region's biggest employers include Nissan, Sage and Greggs
Modern Milkman closes £50m investment round ahead of …
Nov 22, 2022 · Online groceries company Modern Milkman has raised £50m after closing its latest investment round. The Colne-headquartered business, which was founded by chief executive Simon Mellin, received the backing of existing investors Insight Partners and ETF Partners during the Series C round. As part of the fundraising drive, Manchester-based Praetura Ventures announced in July that it had invested ...
TJ Hughes parent back in profit - Business Live
Oct 2, 2024 · The parent company of famous Liverpool discount retailer TJ Hughes sailed back into profit in the year that saw it move its flagship Liverpool store– and says it was boosted by the historic Lewis’s brand. Vision International Holdings reported a pre-tax profit for 2023 of £430,000 – a big improvement on the loss of £350,000 in 2022. …