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Furniture Village Doubles Its Footprint At Prologis Park
Furniture Village has opened a state-of-the-art National Distribution Centre at Prologis Park Marston Gate, marking a significant milestone in a year of strong growth and long-term investment.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 16, 20252 min read


'The Lidl Effect' Celebrates 1000th Store Milestone
Lidl GB has published its first ever socioeconomic impact report which reveals that it generated £14.5bn in Gross Value Added (GVA) through its operations and supply chain in the financial year 2024 alone.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Steepest Fall In Retail Sentiment In 17 Years
Sentiment amongst retailers fell at the sharpest rate in 17 years, with a growing share of firms expecting their business situation to deteriorate over the coming quarter – according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Aldi To Open 16 New Stores Across The UK
Aldi will open 16 new stores in communities across the UK in the run up to Christmas.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Private Sector Downturn Set To Persist Into 2026
Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -20%), extending a run of negative predictions that began in late 2024, according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Azets’ Five Cashflow Management Tips For SMEs
Small changes to policies and processes could help SMEs improve their cashflow levels, a senior finance professional has said.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Local Drinks Producer Partners With Derbyshire Police
Global Brands is supporting Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner on her “Don’t Risk The Drive” campaign – aiming to combat drink driving over the festive period.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Cleanology’s Annual Charity Fundraiser Excels Again
Over 150 guests enjoyed a memorable evening at The Law Society in the heart of legal London when they raised over £34,000 to help The Hygiene Bank charity.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 30, 20253 min read


Success For Bagnalls For The 2025 Apprenticeship and Skills Awards
Celebrated commercial painting and decorating contractor Bagnalls has enjoyed further awards success at the 22nd Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025 regional heats.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 29, 20253 min read


UK’s Favourite Pizza Revealed In Nationwide Survey
A new nationwide survey conducted by Family Business United, in partnership with family-run favourite The Victor Pizza Company, has revealed the UK’s ultimate pizza choice.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Rare Painting Of Early Boxing Match For Auction
A rare painted record of a legendary boxing match that took place in Greta Green is coming up for auction in North Yorkshire.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 20, 20252 min read


The Princess Royal Opens Dorset New Sustainable Police Headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened the award-winning Dorset Police Headquarters at Winfrith, marking a proud moment for everyone involved and recognising the project as a flagship example of sustainable blue light infrastructure.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 17, 20251 min read


Prickly Patients Receive Cash Boost From Global Packaging Firm
A Nottinghamshire charity dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating hedgehogs has received a welcome boost thanks to a £1,000 donation from global packaging firm, The Wilkins Group.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 16, 20252 min read


UK Mid-Market Demonstrates Resilience In Q3
Mid-market companies remained the growth engine of the UK private sector economy in September.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Croxsons Strengthens Its Long-Standing Values With B Corp
Leading glass packaging supplier Croxsons has received B Corporation (B Corp) certification, a globally recognised standard that measures social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Renew Relationship With Farming To Support Food Resilience
The NFU is calling on the government to renew its relationship with farmers and growers at the Budget by introducing measures that will ignite investment and growth in the industry, as rock-bottom confidence leaves investment as bone-dry as the fields this summer.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Card Spending Declines In September, But ‘Treat Purchases’ Gets A Boost
Consumer card spending declined -0.7 per cent year-on-year in September, down from 0.5 per cent growth in August and lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 4.1 per cent.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 15, 20254 min read


Co-op Warns 60,000 Small Shops At Risk Without Urgent Business Rates Relief
Britain’s high streets face a critical moment, the Co-op has warned, as new research reveals 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs could...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 13, 20254 min read


Luxury Family Business Bedmaker’s 2025 Impact Report Published
Fifth-generation luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has published its 2025 Impact Report, which celebrates record progress in...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Hiring Landscape Shows Signs Of Resilience As Contract Recruitment Bounces Back
The UK recruitment market saw a notable uplift in September, with contract roles rising by 10% year-on-year and 18% month-on-month,...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 10, 20252 min read
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