Nottingham-based
Cardzone, which sells greeting cards and gifts, has acquired Special Occasion
(Greetings), gaining 15 outlets across the Cotswolds and Welsh borders.
Cardzone has also opened its 60th retail outlet in Hull with funding from
Barclays, creating 18 jobs. Cardzone
employs 190 staff and expects turnover to increase to £9m.
Penny
Winter – The UK Knack Group