Inspired by a New Year’s Eve walk around Ipswich, shop owner Remmy Ajadi noticed how many mainstream shops had disappeared from the high street. Acknowledging that many of them originally started out as independent stores before becoming part of a chain, this got him thinking that maybe now was the time to re-introduce a level…
Ashtons Legal is delighted to announce the promotions of five staff to partners, from a range of disciplines within the firm. Janette Wand, Louise Cardwell, Tom Ranson, Annabel Mayer and Charlotte Vallins have all been with Ashtons for a number of years and are leading disciplines, teams and individuals. Louise Cardwell and Janette Wand are…
The region’s largest retailer, the East of England Co-op, has joined forces with a host of local businesses to offer exclusive money-saving discounts to its 270,000 members. In a move set to encourage local spending, the organisation has partnered with attractions, restaurants and retailers providing discounts on everything from eating out to days out. It…
Prettys has advised on the recent sale of Suffolk-based educational publishing company, John Catt Educational Limited and its trading subsidiary, John Catt Publications LLC (US), to Hachette UK Limited. Senior Associate, Dan Billson, was lead adviser on the transaction and was supported by Zoe Zhang (Corporate and Real Estate), Siân Llewelyn (Employment) and Rebecca Cleal…
According to recent research, the UK’s driver shortage is still at severe levels, with a worrying lack of recruits in the under-30 age group. Tackling the driver shortage head-on, two of the East of England’s leading logistics companies address the driver shortage in very different but effective ways. Mark Bennett, operations director of VKVP…
Logistics software supplier and Multimodal Technology Company of the Year, Fargo Systems, has undergone a change of control as the founding owners retire from the business to allow the current generation of management to take the helm. Established in 2002 by Andrew Miller, Hemant Patel and Kevin Terrill, the company has grown to become a…
Gyms and health studios were badly hit by the pandemic. The lockdowns forced them to close temporarily. Since the situation improved, restrictions have relaxed, and companies, including health and fitness facilities, are back in operation. Things are slowly going back to normal. With the government and healthcare professionals encouraging people to care for their health…
New dates have gone live for a local female focussed networking event. Launched last year the Shine & Dine Supper Club for executives who like food and the chance to share their experience with other female entrepreneurs and local students. The supper club is based at Suffolk New College and West Suffolk College and this…