FACT reap due rewards for diligent growth June 4, 2024 Since their foundation in 1983, FACT have become globally recognised for protecting the intellectual property of the film and TV industry and, more recently, the sports rights sector. It has been said that the best organisations and teams always build from a position of strength and that’s precisely what FACT have done. Their credibility comes [...]
Microsoft slams UK move blocking Activision takeover as ‘bad day for Britain’ April 27, 2023 Microsoft’s vice chair and president has slammed the UK competition watchdog’s decision to block the software company’s 68.7bn dollar (£55bn) takeover of gaming firm Activision Blizzard, calling it a “bad day for Britain”. Brad Smith said the UK regulatory environment compared unfavourably with the EU and warned the “English Channel has never seemed wider”. He [...]
Companies may need to fire problematic suppliers or risk losing customers, researchers say July 22, 2022 Companies may have to take action against suppliers causing issues to prevent a supply chain scandal otherwise customers will leave, research from the University of Surrey said. Businesses will benefit from firing problematic suppliers, as customers could depart in case of a scandal. Customers expect companies to effectively handle issues and to take action. “Our [...]
Super Bowl, Premier League and Six Nations: London’s pubs ready for a very big weekend February 9, 2024 Super Bowl, Premier League and Six Nations: London's pubs ready for a very big weekend
The Perfume Shop: ‘Cool efficiency’ helps retailer weather soaring costs July 16, 2024 The Perfume Shop said that "cool efficiency" allowed it to weather a challenging retail market to grow its revenue to more than £300m, according to newly-filed documents.
Grace Beverley’s Tala to open UK stores and expand into US after £5m boost July 16, 2024 Tala, the activewear brand founded by influencer Grace Beverley, has raised an extra £5m in a funding round led by a backer of Five Guys.
Can Asos fight back against Shein and Temu in the market it once dominated? September 30, 2024 To say that investors have lost confidence in Asos may be something of an understatement: its share price has plummeted since April 2021, to the tune of about 90 per cent. The stock resembles a playground slide, dotted with small cliffs that correspond to profit warnings, news of a slump in sales, or lowered guidance. [...]
Election 2024: City groups urge strong partnership with Labour for economic stability July 5, 2024 City of London business groups are calling for the incoming Labour Government to prioritise the financial sector as the City reacts to the news of Labour's overwhelming win
Out-of-date laws, siloed systems and anti-data rules: what to scrap to boost fintech August 12, 2022 Europe could catch up to Britain’s fintech success if we don’t allow our system to keep pace.
Is bling out? What Chinese “common prosperity” means for luxury goods October 8, 2021 Evergrande Group will not have helped to calm the nerves of investors in European luxury goods companies. They’ve viewed recent developments in China with some trepidation. The difficulties facing the country’s second largest property developer (by sales) add to a checklist of concerns. These concerns include a slowdown in economic activity (for background, see: China: what [...]