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Nora Yassin, co-founder: Merchr is planning to expand abroad

Merchr hires for expansion

Merchandising e-commerce start-up Merchr has added three new members to its team, as it gears up to expand abroad.

Jack Tait: “Such a positive person in life"

Craftprint founder Jack Tait mourned

Craftprint founder Jack Tait has died aged 76.

Andrew Adkins and Caroline Maddox joined Go Inspire in July

Go Inspire makes double senior appointment

Go Inspire Group has appointed two new directors to support its ongoing commitment to further expand its services.

Thirlby, left with Rae: We’re looking at creating a nationwide hub and spoke model

Rae leaves Venn, Thirlby looks to recruit

The dynamic duo at the helm of Venn Holdings have become a dynamic one after Andy Rae stepped back from the business.

David Henningham (L) on a surprise visit to Short Run Press

Henningham Family Press saved by Kickstarter campaign

Fine art bindery Henningham Family Press is looking forward to a sustainable future after smashing its Kickstarter funding goal.

Cepac produces corrugated packaging and serves a raft of major clients. Image: Cepac

Cepac Darlington workers commence four weeks of strikes

More than 90 unionised workers at Cepac’s site in Darlington have started four weeks of strike action over pay and conditions.

Dan Clark and John Watson at Glasgow Press

Watson funds heritage print skills revival

Industry philanthropist John Watson OBE has helped a family-owned print business maintain the letterpress printing tradition by making a big donation to its work.

Simon Biltcliffe founded Webmart in 1996 to benefit both people and the planet

Simon Biltcliffe to champion Oxford Brookes students

Webmart founder and executive chairman Simon Biltcliffe is returning as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford Brookes University.

Moore: more than 35 years of PLC experience in senior financial roles

Interim CFO interregnum continues at De La Rue

De La Rue has appointed its second interim CFO as the search for a permanent replacement continues.

Cullimore: "his enthusiasm was contagious"

Industry connections mourn Philip Cullimore

Tributes have poured in for Philip Cullimore, who has died aged just 57.