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Thursday 27 August 2020

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DFS agrees Sofa Workshop sale

Listed furniture retailer DFS has agreed a deal to sell subsidiary Sofa Workshop to a counterpart. The South Yorkshire-headquartered company said the sale would enable it to focus on its core activities.
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Paul Hogg, digital strategy and development lead at Social B, explains how businesses can use online channels to sell their products or services to overseas customers.
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Deals

Financial planning firm acquired from administration

A Yorkshire financial planning firm has been acquired out of administration.
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Accelerator offers funding to support new tech businesses

A South Yorkshire business accelerator is offering £250,000 to young people who want to start a digital business.
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The Hut Group confirms flotation plans

The Hut Group has confirmed it is considering proceeding with an IPO in a move that, according to chief executive Matthew Moulding, reflects the achievements of the past and the company's belief in the "significant potential" for the future.
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Business

Jaywing appoints new CFO

A new chief financial officer has been appointed at Sheffield-based digital agency Jaywing.
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Savills appoints head of northern forestry team

Savills has appointed a new director and head of North forestry to be based out of its York office.
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Sage chairman to step down next year

The chairman of listed business management software and services company Sage Group is set to step down next year after nine years at the helm.
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Property

Work completed on £3.5m industrial development

Work has completed on a £3.5m industrial unit in Yorkshire's Aire Valley.
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Work resumes on Hull mini-golf venue

Work has restarted on a new Hull mini-golf venue with recruitment underway for 15 members of staff.
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Bowling centre opens at York Stadium leisure complex

Hollywood Bowl Group has completed its £2.8m development at the York Stadium leisure complex.
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New Look unveils CVA proposal

New Look has outlined a proposal to move the majority of its UK stores’ rent to a turnover basis as part of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). The fashion retailer, which employs more than 11,000 workers in the UK, said the move was needed to reflect the market environment.
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Manufacturing

Thornton & Ross’ parent records half-year turnover rise

Turnover has grown by 16 per cent in the half-year results for the parent company of pharmaceutical manufacturer Thornton & Ross which numbers Covonia, Savlon and Zoflora among its portolio.
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£5.4bn loss at Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce has reported a £5.4bn pre-tax loss for the first half of its financial year, with Covid-19 having an "unprecedented" impact on its civil aerospace division.
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Leeds United secure new sponsor

Leeds United have signed a new sponsorship agreement ahead of the 2020/21 Premier League season.
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Recycling company to open new composting facility

A recycling company has entered into an agreement with Yorkshire Water for the operation of a composting facility at its Esholt wastewater treatment site, near Bradford.
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