Awards, LBV Hub

Alison Handling announced as finalists at the BIBAs 2021

Alison Handling is proud to announce that following the latest round of judging, that they have made it thro...

Dealmakers

AV Online sold to Gear4music for £6m

Bacup-based AV Distribution Ltd, trading as AV Online, has been acquired by Gear4music for £6.2m.

Awards, Breaking News, Exclusive

Shortlist revealed for return of Red Rose Awards

The Red Rose Awards, Lancashire’s biggest business awards, has revealed the shortlist for its first post-pan...

Appointments

Hotter announces pair of senior hires

Skelmersdale footwear brand Hotter added a wealth of experience to its senior team with the appointments of...

News

Adhan Group acquires St George’s Shopping Centre

The retail arm of the Adhan Group has acquired St George’s Shopping Centre in Preston for an undisclosed sum...

News

Work set to begin on next phase of Houndshill development

On 6 September main contractor Grahams will begin construction work to kickstart the second phase of the Hou...

News

Casual shoes sales bump for Hotter

Hotter Shoes has doubled the number of casual shoes it sells as pandemic living has led customers to seek ou...

Roundtable debate

Falling back in love with the high street

Shoppers rediscovered their local high streets during the Covid-19 pandemic – a welcome trend which has give...

News, LBV Hub

Burnley to welcome Artisan Market from September

Burnley Business Improvement District, Burnley Council and Independent Street are teaming up to bring an Art...

Advice, LBV Hub

Four things your business should know post-lockdown

“Freedom day” has happened, and lockdown is behind us, with all businesses free to open and shoppers free to...

News

One Stop Hire acquires Lord Tool Hire

Chorley-based One Stop Hire has expanded into a new region with the acquisition of Lord Tool Hire of Newcast...