Administrator poised to take over at Bertrams

Accountancy and insolvency specialist Turpin Baker Armstrong will be appointed as the administrator of Bertrams Trading at the end of next week should a buyer for the firm not materialise. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-04 19:30:08 UTC ]

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Spicer's 'insider account' of Trump administration leaked

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Dubery leaves Bertrams amid management restructure

Bertrams’ new owner Aurelius has installed a new management team four months after buying the wholesaler. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertrams: 'We will invest', says new management

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Justin Adams leaves Bertrams Group

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Oi! picture book brand poised for stage and licensing success

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Spicer's 'insider's account' of Trump administration to Biteback

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Chancellor 'poised to reduce planned business rate rise'

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Lion Hudson rescued from administration by AFD Group

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Christian publisher Lion Hudson confirms administration

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