The boss of DIY giant Kingfisher said the firm had delivered a "resilient performance" despite wetter weather than normal in October
Continue readingBristol’s Left Handed Giant opens new cafe within office block
The brewer has opened a coffee shop within the BLOK building by Castle Park
Continue readingBusiness hotel near M4 in Swindon put up for sale
The DoubleTree by Hilton is just off junction 16 of the the motorway and has various meeting and conference facilities
Continue readingWhich water companies are in financial trouble – and which paid out bonuses?
Water regulator Ofwat is clamping down on poorly performing firms
Continue readingSouth West could ‘lose voice’ in Westminster under Budget plans, leaders warn
The Great South West has called on firms to engage in a government consultation on the future of pan-regional partnerships
Continue readingPopular farm shop and cafe expands to second site near Bath
Flourish opened near Bristol in 2021 and was named one of the best farm shops in the UK last year
Continue readingWork to build plant at historic Cornwall mine to start next year
Canadian company Cornish Metals is looking to revive production at South Crofty near Redruth
Continue readingSuperdry warns of sales slump after exiting stock market but hails ‘significant success’ in cutting costs
Superdry delisted earlier this year as part of a radical restructuring plan to keep the company trading
Continue readingNew fund launches to support fast-growing firms in South West
Private equity firm Foresight Group is planning to open offices in Exeter and Bristol to oversee the fund’s distribution
Continue readingHarland & Wolff’s failed Scilly Ferries venture left £3m in debt before collapse
The doomed Scilly Ferries venture was set up by the management of the Titanic shipyard but its launch was repeatedly delayed as the company battled financial crises
Continue readingImperial Brands profits ahead of expectations as vape sales surge
The Bristol-based company behind Davidoff and Golden Virginia has seen a rise in the number of people buying so-called next generation products
Continue readingAlton Towers owner to build Minecraft theme parks in UK and US in ‘world first’
Merlin Entertainments said the attractions would be an ‘immersive real-life’ experience
Continue readingMulberry plunges to loss weeks after rejecting takeover offer from Mike Ashley’s Frasers
The Somerset-headquartered company’s new chief executive says he is ‘confident’ he can rebuild the luxury brand
Continue readingGKN Aerospace owner Melrose brushes off supply chain issues as it eyes profit targets
The manufacturer said it expects adjusted operating profit of between £550m and £570m this year and £700m in 2025.
Continue readingBristol bionic arm firm secures funding to open clinics in US
Open Bionics has developed a 3D printed ‘Hero Arm’ controlled by special sensors which are activated by muscles in the forearm
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