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Card jobs saved by Town chairman buyout

A GREETINGS card company headed by Huddersfield Town chairman-elect Dean Hoyle has saved 500 jobs by acquiring 80 rival stores threatened with closure. Read

Textile firm floors rivals

A TEXTILE firm making carpet underlay from recycled fibres has boosted its business. Read

Shoppers spending more online

ONLINE Christmas sales are set to soar by 10% this year as more consumers use the internet for their festive gifts and food, said a survey today. Read

Land of Leather in takeover talk

FURNITURE retailer Land of Leather today said it had received takeover approaches from a number of potential bidders. Read

Think tank in bid to predict business trends

BUSINESS people in Huddersfield are being urged to help tell the future. Read

Trust receives staff award

A MIRFIELD organisation helping profoundly disabled people has won an award for being an outstanding employer. Read

Recognition for 30 years of loyal service

A BRIGHOUSE man has been recognised for 30 years of loyal service. Read

Right formula

A WEBSITE design business in Huddersfield is helping ITV’s Formula 1 presenter Louise Goodman switch track. Read

Profits slump

SALES at DIY store B&Q have plummeted nearly 9% amid the slump in consumer spending. Read

Taxpayers take stake as £15bn offer is snubbed

TAXPAYERS will take a 57.9% stake in Royal Bank of Scotland after investors snubbed its £15 billion share offer, the bank said today. Read

Jaguar jobs go

THE car industry has been rocked by more grim news today when Jaguar Land Rover said hundreds of agency workers will lose their jobs at major factories. Read

Telesales cuts

A TELESALES department is set to close as part of huge cuts being planned by cable group Virgin Media. Read

Tax concession for letting staff have fun

TAX officers have delivered employers an early Christmas present – but hard-pressed bosses may not want to pass it on to their workers. Read

Thousands of Woolies jobs remain at risk

HUDDERSFIELD shoppers will be able to show their support for Woolworths today as the town’s store opened along with the other 800 countrywide. Read

Prices slashed

ASDA today announced the first wave of its aggressive Christmas price cutting campaign – bringing further relief to millions of beleaguered shoppers who are struggling to makes ends meet in the run up to Christmas. Read

Taste of success

SOFT drinks maker Britvic produced a 14% rise in profits after its Robinsons squash, Pepsi and Fruit Shoot brands outperformed the market. Read

Cutting costs

TOOL and equipment firm Speedy Hire today said it had cut 500 jobs in the first phase of a major cost reduction drive. Read

Jam and cakes help new hospice

STUDENTS at Holly Bank School in Mirfield made jam and baked cakes to raise cash for the Huddersfield-based West Yorkshire Forget Me Not Trust. Read

Nursery group award

A MARKETING award has come to Huddersfield. Read

Woolies in crisis talks

SHARES in high street retailer Woolworths were suspended today as talks continued over plans to rescue the business. Read

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