NGb2b apologises for Cardiff mailing

NEWPORT'S chamber of commerce - NGb2b - has apologised for sending literature to businesses in Cardiff urging them to join the organisation.

Sunshine keeps shoppers from John Lewis

DEPARTMENT store chain John Lewis has revealed a rare sales drop after enduring one of the toughest trading weeks “in recent memory”.

Assembly backing thrown into doubt

WHILE many in the business world in Wales would have been surprised by the recent closure of the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce, they will have been stunned to read of the demise of Entrepreneur Action earlier this week. (Dylan Jones-Evans, Western Mail)

Acorn opens 38th branch

RECRUITMENT and training company Acorn is strengthening its presence in the North West of England with the opening of a business in Bolton - its 38th branch.

Newport chamber defends Cardiff offer

PLANS to establish a South Wales chamber of commerce were yesterday defended by Newport's chamber representative in Cardiff.

Entrepreneur Action goes into liquidation

It was confirmed yesterday that Entrepreneur Action will now put itself into liquidation.

City’s regeneration strides ahead

THE year 2008 will be critical for Wales' third largest city as major regeneration projects get under way and others get nearer completion. Five years into its multi-billion-pound regeneration programme the City of Newport has seen a range of new developments that will, in turn, revolutionise and shape the city of the future.

Too long for too little

MANAGERS in Wales are putting in too many hours, for too few returns, according to research from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Vans Direct has new strategy

THE UK's biggest supplier of new vans is looking to accelerate revenue growth with a new look management team.

Plug Pal launched

Plug Pal, the invention bourn out of a desire to increase safety in the home, workplace and at leisure, is finally about to launch in the UK both online and through retail outlets.