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Thursday 18 March 2021

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Pinnacle Group backs high-end trainer and watch retailer

An online retailer of luxury footwear and watches has secured investment from Pinnacle Group as part of plans to establish the business as a multimillion-pound marketplace. One of its founders has spoken to Insider about the company's plans for the year ahead.
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Business Matters: Collaborate to Innovate?

Claire Hynes from Napthens LLP says that necessity is the mother of invention, and she has seen evidence of this in the past few months with an increase in collaboration.
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Deals

JD Sports completes $495m deal

JD Sports Fashion has completed its acquisition of a US athletic footwear and apparel streetwear retailer in a deal worth $495m.
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CMA joins global partners to consider approach on pharma mergers

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has joined forces with counterpart organisations in the US, Canada and Europe to consider its approach to investigating pharmaceutical mergers.
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Business Matters: Planning for the future of your business - invest your time now

Paul Brown, tax partner at WR Partners, says with many businesses currently operating hand to mouth, the thought of spending time on the long term strategic direction of their operation might seem like an investment they just cannot afford to make. However, he argues that now is exactly the time to consider it.
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Business

Turnover tops £100m at Freeths

Turnover at national law firm Freeths has topped the £100m mark in a year where the business also grew its pre-tax profits. The firm's managing partner said that Freeths is "well-positioned" for continued growth.
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PE-backed American Golf to open high-tech Trafford store

Warrington-headquartered retailer American Golf is to open a high-tech store at Trafford Golf Centre next month.
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Board appointments at Place Capital Group

Place Capital Group has strengthened its board with the addition of two senior property industry specialists.
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Business Matters: The role of ESG in sustainable finance

Paul Crighton, a partner at TLT LLP, offers his advice on the role of ESG in sustainable finance.
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Property

Oops! takes 100,000 sq ft Birkenhead facility

Frozen food distributor Oops! has taken 100,000 sq ft at an industrial estate on Valley Road, Birkenhead.
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Chamber urges Jenrick to back Everton FC stadium

The Liverpool Chamber has urged the government not to call in plans for Everton FC's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
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Major St Helens development moves forward

Mixed-use plans to bring forward 1,100 homes and a hotel in St Helens have been backed.
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Approval lined up for residential scheme

A residential scheme in Macclesfield could soon advance.
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Bolton at Home secures future of retail park

A Bolton retail park is set to play a key part in the town's growing green technology industry after its future was secured by Bolton at Home.
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Member Exclusive News

Public consultation for Bolton hub

Plans to bring forward a health and wellbeing hub in Bolton are going out to public consultation.
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Trio of appointments at Sigma Capital Group

PRS and urban regeneration specialist Sigma Capital Group has made a trio of appointments.
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Greater Manchester Investment Guide 2021

Greater Manchester Investment Guide 2021

A comprehensive guide to investing in the region’s authorities, with facts, figures, statistics and key contacts.
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