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South West Wednesday 28 April 2021 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story Record year for expanding ProCook Sales have soared at ProCook in a record-breaking year for the kitchenware business. The brand unveiled plans for new stores and has launched a hub in the Netherlands to service European markets. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: Addressing cyber risk is critical to building back better Neil Clarke, director - cyber, privacy and resilience at KPMG, says in line with broader national sentiment this spring, there is distinct positivity in the air when considering the cyber resilience of the South West’s privately owned businesses. Read More… Deals Zoopla acquires provider of software for housebuilders Property platform Zoopla has acquired a provider of software for housebuilders. Read More… Wickes demerger completes after Travis Perkins shareholders back plans The demerger of Wickes Group has completed after it was backed by the shareholders of Travis Perkins. The chief executive of Wickes said it was a "transformational moment", with the now standalone business well-positioned to seize "exciting growth opportunities". Read More… Investors to become Co-operative Bank Holdings shareholder A pair of global investment firms have agreed to become a significant shareholder in The Co-operative Bank Holdings as the group looks to build on its resilient performance. Read More… Insider Feature Ask the expert: Digital skills and jobs for all? Are Digital Skills jobs the preserve of the young? How do we make the most of the opportunities of digitalisation? Claire Arbery, director at West of England Institute of Technology offers her advice. Read More… Business Momentum maintained at Renishaw Listed engineering group Renishaw has reported continued momentum in its business and a strong order book. A formal sale process was instigated by the global high-precision metrology and healthcare technology specialist last month after the executive chairman and non-executive deputy chairman indicated their intention to sell their substantial shareholdings. Read More… Deliveroo expands Waitrose grocery partnership Waitrose is expanding its Deliveroo service to 110 new shops across the UK with up to 400 new Waitrose shop roles created by the expansion plan. Read More… Dragonfly ready to fly with new appointments Dragonfly Marketing, a Cardiff based marketing agency which also operates in Bristol and Milford Haven, has recruited two new members to the team following a year of growth. Read More… Job-creating growth mopped up by Mrs Buckét Specialist cleaning operation Mrs Buckét is targeting further growth and turnover of more than £4m after unveiling the 35th new client contract to be signed in the past 12 months. Read More… Insider Feature Ask the Expert: Re-using existing buildings - why bother? How can re-using existing buildings help tackle the climate emergency? Design Director Kevin Balch from Nash Partnership looks at the issues and advantages of creatively re-using what’s already in our built environment. Read More… Property Office market in Bristol off to solid start in 2021 The Bristol office market experienced a solid start to 2021 despite challenging conditions caused by the pandemic, according to a new report. Read More… Industrial properties snapped up for £4.5m Two industrial units in Devon which are home to an engineering and software design services group have sold for £4.5m. Read More… Solid performance at construction giant A construction company which has worked on projects such as MediaCityUK, St George's Park and Warner Bros Studios has described its performance as "solid" after reporting an increase in turnover but a decline in profits. Read More… Manufacturing WFEL awards Boxer contract to Bath firm WFEL has awarded a £12m sub-contract for the UK Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Programme to a Bath-headquartered business. Read More… Other News NEW 2021 South West Top 500 Companies data - Early Bird Offer Member Exclusive News Investors back AI technology spin-out Exeter-based Crowdcube is among the investors to have backed a University of Cambridge spin-out with £1.5m in seed funding to start the roll-out of its artificial intelligence technology. Read More… Record first quarter for footwear brand Casual footwear brand Crocs has reported a record first quarter performance and raised its full-year guidance. Read More… Services & Guides Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More… Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact

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