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Metrocentre shopping complex sold to Landsec in £516m deal - AOL (opens the original)
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Prime North East leisure and shopping destination the Metrocentre is set to be sold to new owners Landsec in a deal worth £516m, it has been revealed. The Gateshead shopping centre, which supports thousands of jobs and attracts millions of shoppers every year, was put up for sale in June with a reported price of £500m. It has been operated by Sovereign Centros since 2020 when former owners Intu went into administration. Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group was understood to be among the early frontrunner
Greggs to close four factories with loss of 740 jobs amid manufacturing overhaul - AOL (opens the original)
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North East bakery giant Greggs has announced plans to shut four factories resulting in more than 700 job losses. The food-on-the-go-firm, which has its head office in Newcastle, says the proposed changes will take place over the next two-and-a-half years, as it looks to consolidate parts of its manufacturing process as it targets major national growth. In its third quarter trading update, the bakery business highlighted how owning and operating its own manufacturing and logistics network remains
Tekmar toasts €6m contract extension for European offshore wind project - AOL (opens the original)
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North East offshore specialist Tekmar Group has sealed a €6m contract extension for a European offshore wind project. The Newton Aycliffe company, which provides asset protection technology and offshore energy services to customers around the globe, will supply concrete protection solutions and associated accessories, together with specialist engineering, analysis and design services delivered by its in-house team. Manufacturing will be undertaken at Tekmar’s facility in County Durham. The compa
Newcastle fashion rental firm Hirestreet acquired by CTR Group - AOL (opens the original)
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A Newcastle-based fashion enterprise that has expanded to become Britain's largest rental platform since launching with merely a handful of dresses has been snapped up by a circular economy giant. Hirestreet was established eight years ago by award-winning entrepreneur Isabella West, who was committed to developing a sustainable alternative to fast and disposable fashion. The resulting digital platform enables users to hire outfits for special events, holidays, race days and even professional we
County Durham acquisitions platform Valius seals six-figure investment - AOL (opens the original)
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A County Durham tech firm focused on acquisitions is set for growth after sealing a six-figure investment. Newton Aycliffe based Valius has secured the significant sum from Growth Capital Ventures (GCV), an investment and venture-building business with a portfolio spanning sectors including banking, fintech, software and technology. Valius – established by business acquisition specialists Paul Griffiths and Andrew Botham – is an online marketplace designed to make buying and selling SMEs easier
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