Sectors

Pets Pantry NW Limited, a newly formed company, has secured £150,000 in funding from Liverpool-based River Capital’s Business Growth Loan Fund to acquire the trade and assets of Pets Pantry, a long-standing retail pet store in Stockton Heath.

A management buy-in team, led by North West entrepreneur Gary Wells, is riding the crest of a wave after completing a £4 million deal to acquire a leading surf and leisurewear company. 

The newly formed Nathan Group, which already has the Nathan and Sutcliffe brands in its portfolio, has acquired Morris Furniture Brands Ltd, owner of Morris, Zone and Relaxateeze, from H Morris and Co - three well respected names, each with their own identity and proposition.

Online Home Retail Limited, an online bathroom products retailer trading as www.plumbworld.co.uk based in Evesham, Worcestershire and Colne, Lancashire has just completed a successful MBO.

Creating an environment that encourages and enables greater diversity is a priority for many sectors. A fairer playing field in terms of pay, more flexible working, and progressive recruitment strategies are positive steps that many are taking towards achieving a more balanced and, in turn, innovative and profitable business environment.