Three retail groups announcing their annual results this week have seen profitability come under pressure. Hendy Automotive’s 2018 profit before tax dropped to £3.6 million with a turnover of...

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South coast-based Hendy Group has bought neighbouring Westover Group for and undisclosed sum. The move means Hendy will hit its stated £1 billion turnover target this year. The deal will add 21...

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Multi-franchise Westover Group reported turnover up but operating profit down as margins were squeezed but directors say the Wiltshire/Dorset-based company operates with above industry average...

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