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Halfords sales and profits tick higher as cycling demand jumps

Bosses said the business was buoyed by a ‘recovery’ in the cycling market, warm summer weather and ‘fantastic’ sales of children’s bikes.

Evening Standard

Halfords profits beat expectations after cost savings and price rises

Recently-appointed boss Henry Birch said it reflected a ‘strong’ performance from the business and made progress with its growth strategy.

Evening Standard

London’s FTSE 100 surges as hopes rise over US-UK trade deal

The index gained 114.78 points on Tuesday, or 1.41%, to close at 8,249.12.

Evening Standard

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Halfords appoints new boss as ‘very challenging’ retail market unlikely to ease

The group hailed rising sales last year, but added that it has been forced to mitigate £23 million in rising costs and taxes from the October budget.

Evening Standard

The Very Group hires former Walmart Japan boss as new CEO

Current group CEO Henry Birch is to step down in September

Birmingham Post

The Very Group, BDO and Sykes Holiday Cottages: The 20 latest North West hires and promotions

BusinessLive rounds up some of the latest hires and promotions from across the North West

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Senior shake-up announced by Very and Littlewoods owner

The group's chief operating officer is to step down after six years in the role

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