JD Sports records record first half profits as lockdown easing triggers pent up demand

Greater Manchester based JD Sports reported a record first-half profit as lockdowns eased and people visited its shops in Britain The company said it expects...

More than 1,000 roles available for jobseekers at PROGRESS21 Careers at Manchester Central

Jobseekers are being urged to register for a careers’ event where more than 1,000 jobs from some of the region’s largest employers will be...

Manchester Agency DMT Launches Academy To Help Young People Move Into Digital

Fast-growing marketing agency Digital Media Team has launched an Academy, helping to provide opportunities for young people to move into the digital sector. The Academy...

Primark hit by the pingdemic

Associated British Foods said fourth quarter sales at its Primark fashion business were lower than expected, with shopper numbers hurt by public health measures...

Bank North strengthens board after licence award

Bank North, the UK's first truly regional bank of the modern era, has appointed Deepak Haria and Madis Toomsalu to its board. Deepak Haria...

Next generation of start-ups driving tech innovation in Manchester announced

30 early-stage businesses have been selected to take part in the second intake of a unique start-up support programme, establishing the next generation of...

Manchester paint manufacturer boosts North West’s £10bn chemical industry with Made Smarter

A Manchester paint manufacturer is aiding the growth of the North West’s £10bn chemical industry with the support of Made Smarter. HMG Paints is...

Manchester-based brewery raises a glass with HSBC UK funding

A Manchester-based brewery has secured a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK to expand premises and diversify sales channels. ShinDigger Brewery has expanded its...

AO and Sale Sharks Announce Major Manchester Partnership

Sale Sharks has signed up to a new long-term partnership with online electricals store, AO, which will see the Bolton-based retailer take over as...

FACT3 merger with SaaSAge creates IT support service suited to ambitious Greater Manchester businesses...

Following 12 months of sustained growth, Manchester’s leading Co-Sourcing provider Fact3 has merged with SaaSAge to further strengthen its offer to regional SMEs, providing...