The first of the “two acquisitions for Easter 2023” has been confirmed by Blue Diamond MD, Alan Roper as Beckworth Emporium in Northamptonshire.

Alan told GTN Xtra that Blue Diamond will build upon the great food and catering experience at Beckworth which fits exactly the Blue Diamond AB1 target demographic.  “The centre has a total turnover of £9.3m of which over 60% is restaurant and food related (£3.5m catering, 2.0m food sales) which we will develop further whilst significantly growing the horticultural and gardening sales.  A Blue Diamond clothing department will be added next year.

"Despite the challenges faced when buying a business built on an owners (David Brown’s) passion, I will make it my mission to keep the heart that makes Beckworth a unique and very special business beating strongly" added Alan.

As to the other expected acquisition announcement, Alan says “watch this space…”