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Retail Business News - AN East Lancashire interiors company turned the Black Friday sales rush on its head to help out two homeless charities. Silver Mushroom, a Blackburn firm which sells sustainably-sourced kitchen and homeware via its online marketplace, instead held a Silver Sunday event two days after the bargain-grabbing event.

Retail Business News - THEY are the comforting keepsakes that have remained constant throughout changing trends in the kitchen and items you should never, ever get rid of. That s because these mixing bowls, Dutch ovens and classic crockery feature timeless designs and were produced by manufacturers with proud histories.

Retail Business News - AN online phenomenon which simply sees people open boxes of luxury goods is behind the growing success of a groundbreaking new way to buy top brands with major discounts. Hybe allows shoppers the chance to snap up goods from fashion heavyweights such as Gucci, Yeezy and Louis Vuitton for as much as 95 per cent off the retail price.

Retail Business News - A family-run lifestyle business started in a bedroom in East Lancashire is targeting a 2million turnover next year after seeing a huge sales boost during the coronavirus pandemic. Silver Mushroom also wants to create 25 jobs to establish itself as a major player in the online homeware sector.

Health Business News - A Hampshire-based CBD company has seen sales soar during lockdown as stressed-out members of the public sought to ease Covid-19 anxiety. CBD Shopy, based in Ringwood, has seen website visits almost double since March, while sales of specialty items such as its ZenBears gummy range have surged too.

Health Business News - IF you re thinking of following in the footsteps of the growing number of celebrities having hair transplants, these are the questions you need to ask to avoid a botched job.

Finance Business News - EXPERTS are confident the UK vehicle leasing market is on its way back after enquiries soared by more than two thirds last month compared to June 2019.

Travel Business News - A Northumberland luxury lodge and caravan park has seen enquiries treble during lockdown as it prepares to become a summer domestic tourism hotspot. Barmoor Castle Country Park, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, is attracting interest from holidaymakers across England, Scotland and even Las Vegas.

Finance Business News - The owner of a Merseyside funeral directors is calling for more transparency in the industry to prevent families plunging into debt. Adam Deering says the funeral sector badly needs new regulations to prevent the costs plunging bereaved people in serious funeral poverty .

Health Business News - A New coronavirus certificate that aims to open up Britain safely is set to be launched next month. Contagion Pass will be available to both businesses and individuals, offering Covid-19 testing carried out by private nurses and video consultations with GPs.

Technology Business News - A GADGET that scans the temperature of workers eyeballs is set to become the key to businesses reopening post-lockdown. Thermal fever screening technology supplied by Cheshire-based firm Aspire4 could provide the first line of defence in the battle against Covid-19 as the UK eases restrictions.

Health Business News - A LEADING Manchester hair transplant surgeon is vowing his business will come back stronger than ever after being forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Farjo Hair Institute, on Quay Street, is one of a string of firms in the city that has shut its doors in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

Finance Business News - A LONDON-based payments provider is in the running to be named European Public Champion at a prestigious awards. Fintech firm myPOS World Ltd offers affordable card payment options for SMEs that might not be aware they are in a position to embrace the technology.

Leisure Business News - A MANCHESTER marketing manager is going back to school to give someone the chance to follow in his footsteps and make their name in the leisure industry. Dylan Evans, 23, graduated from Castlefield s The Juice Academy an innovative digital marketing apprenticeship programme five years ago.

Leisure Business News - TWO brothers from Manchester are aiming to achieve lift-off with a new business venture after they launched the UK s largest inflatable theme park in Birmingham. Navnit and Harshad Sanghani have owned and run convenience stores for nearly two decades.