Retail Business News - Many sectors have a constant churn of staff and require an influx of talent, but this is especially true in the logistics sector. The industry, which accounts for 8 of all UK employment, is facing a severe skills shortage according to the CILT.

Retail Business News - A Northumbrian milliner has shared her craft making expertise to a world-wide audience as well as helping a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in need in New York.

Retail Business News - Thank you messages have poured in after a Northumbrian milliner led a workshop created especially for the patrons of a New York charity, dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in need.

Retail Business News - Vertu Motors has invested 350,000 to offer a new destination for North East and North Yorkshire motorcycle enthusiasts. The site will create six new jobs. Vertu Honda Bikes Stockton is a new dealership, sitting alongside the Group s existing Honda car retailer.

Retail Business News - Businessman Derek Lancaster s dedication to customer service has been recognised with a diamond Trustist award. A former chef in the RAF, he launched oven valeting service Ovenu Darlington in 2003 and estimates that in that time he has restored the sparkle to almost 14,500 ovens.

Retail Business News - The sweet smell of success has enabled a Cramlington mother and daughter duo to move their business into a brand new facility with warehousing and office space creating record breaking sales all over the UK of their unique fragrance products.

Retail Business News - The shortlist for the Startup Awards North East has been announced, with a record number of entrepreneurs applying to take part. Shortlisted applicants for all three categories have been notified of their success, with a total of 42 finalists 15 for the SkillUP category, 15 for StartUP and 12 for ScaleUP.

Retail Business News - Simon Bailes Peugeot has again struck gold after its Northallerton dealership was recognised as one of the Lion marque s top performing retailers. Julie David, the managing director of Peugeot UK, paid a special visit to the dealership to present managing director Simon Bailes with its prestigious Guild of Golden Lion award.

Retail Business News - Vertu Motors has handed over the keys to a BMW 135i to Durham County Cricket Club s overseas player Cameron Bancroft as part of the partnership deal between the two organisations. Bancroft, who captained Durham in 2019, re-joined as an overseas player for the 2021 County Championship season.