Companies & suppliers

Although revenues and profits remain challenged UK small businesses overall have reported stronger forecasts for Q1 2013 than for the same period last year, FSB figures show.

John Lewis and Debenhams have emerged as further high street vendors demanding discounts from suppliers following the exposure of Monsoon Accessorize's mandatory supplier rebate.

Italian engraving equipment specialist Cielle has launched Sigma Green.

Archant has told shareholders that it is to suspend dividend payments in anticipation of a potential £13m HMRC bill.

Telegraph Media Group (TMG) is to cut around 80 "mostly print-based" editorial roles as part of a restructure that includes an 8m investment in digital products.

Synergie Group has been placed in administration following the failure of its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).

Printed.com has partnered with Avios, the successor to Airmiles, and British Airways Executive Club to allow its customers to convert Printed.com reward points into Avios points.

Harkwell Labels has invested in an HP WS6600 to meet a 40% increase in order volume following its purchase, in February 2012, of an HP Indigo WS4500.

St Ives has added to its growing marketing services offering with another significant acquisition.

Litho Supplies has been named UK distributor for Sun Chemical's Streamline range of aftermarket solvent-based inkjet inks for wide- and superwide-format digital printers.