London-based software company Unmade, has been acquired by global garment manufacturer Hi-Tech Apparel. The deal, valued at 10 times the company revenue, will see Unmade, which is working to solve …
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Roman: Retailer behind viral dress that ‘broke the internet’ posts record sales
Roman, the clothing retailer behind a viral dress that in 2015 ignited an international debate over its colour, has seen record sales as its post-pandemic comeback continues. The Birmingham-headquartered fashion …
Is UK housing back on track? London estate agent Winkworth’s sales are on the up
Winkworth Estate Agents have announced a boost in sales figures after a two years of falling sales amid a tight housing market. The company expects pre-tax profits for the year …
Moto raises prices to battle inflation as motorway service station giant’s owners mull £2bn sale
Motorway service station giant Moto upped its prices to help battle the rise in costs during its latest financial year as its owners weigh up putting the company up for …
Direct Line to put flagship brand on price comparison sites for the first time
Direct Line will list its signature brand on price comparison sites for the first time, having held off from doing so for years. The decision from insurance giant, which also …
Jamie Laing: Made in Chelsea and Radio One star’s Candy Kittens surges into the black
Candy Kittens, the cat-shaped confectionary brand owned by Radio One DJ and Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing has surged into the black, according to newly-filed documents. The company, which …
Crest Nicholson set to accept £720m Bellway bid as housebuilders eye tie-up
Crest Nicholson is set unanimously to recommend a revised all-share offer from rival FTSE 250 housebuilder Bellway that values the firm at £720m. The second offer is a £70m improvement …
VC firm Index Ventures raises £1.8bn to back UK start-ups and unicorns like Revolut
Global venture capital firm Index Ventures has announced $2.3bn (£1.8bn) in new funds, which it will use to supercharge startups and growth companies in the UK and globally. The capital …
Philip Hammond: Former chancellor’s Railsr and Towerbrook raise offer for Equals Group
A consortium of former Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Railsr and investment management firm Towerbrook Capital Partners has upped the stakes in a potential takeover of fintech Equals Group. Railsr and Towerbrook …
London landlords struggle to shift office space due to high rates and hybrid work
Landlords have struggled to shift large London offices this year, as nerves over hybrid working and higher interest rates continue to plague the upper end of a market. Only a …