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JD Sports shares fall 10% as CFO plans exit

Shares of Bury-based FTSE 100 retailer JD Sports Fashion plc fell about 10% on Wednesday after it announced that chief financial officer Neil Greenhalgh intends to…



ScS revenue tops £331m, but demand softens

Sunderland-based furniture and floorings retailer ScS Group announced its revenue rose 8.6% to £331.6 million in the year to July 30, 2022, and underlying profit before tax…




Manchester’s Connex One raises £93m in Series C

Manchester-based Connex One, a cloud-based customer engagement platform, announced it has raised over £93 million for a minority equity stake from investors including technology advisory and…








Genedrive shares up 30% amid FDA pre-submission

Shares of Manchester-based molecular diagnostics company Genedrive rose about 30% after it announced it has commenced engagement with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “to progress…




Leeds-based Ligentia completes Poland acquisition

Leeds-based Ligentia Group, a global supply chain manager, announced that its acquisition of Poland-based VGL Solid Group (VGL) is now complete. Ligentia said the deal further strengthens…



JD Sports in Nike European partnership

Bury-based FTSE 100 retailer JD Sports Fashion plc announced it has been selected as Nike’s first European retail partner for its Connected Partnership loyalty programme. “Nike’s…













Moneysupermarket hires new chief financial officer

Chester-based price comparison website Moneysupermarket.com Group Plc announced the appointment of Niall McBride to its board as chief financial officer, subject to regulatory approval. McBride…












Sheffield’s Henry Boot sees H1 profit soar 68%

Sheffield-based property investment and construction group Henry Boot announced its first-half profit before tax soared 68% to £38.8 million “due to strong performance of residential land…


Northcoders first-half revenue up 117%

Northcoders Group plc said its revenue rose 117% to £2.37 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022, with the firm reporting particularly strong demand…










JD Sports makes more board committee changes

Bury-based FTSE 100 retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc, which recently overhauled its corporate governance structure, has announced a series of board committee appointments. JD Sports…



Newcastle’s Grainger says occupancy over 98%

Newcastle-headquartered Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, said on Monday its occupancy level remains at record levels of over 98%. Grainger CEO Helen Gordon said…












DWF, Manchester law giant, in executive changes

Manchester-headquartered international law firm DWF Group plc announced that Matthew Doughty is to be appointed its Chief Growth & Strategy Officer (CSO) and Matthew Glenville appointed…



Dechra revenue up 14% to £682m, but shares fall

Chesire-based international veterinary drugs giant Dechra Pharmaceuticals announced its revenue grew 13.8% to £681.8 million and underlying operating profit increased 9.4% to £174.3 million in…