Feeling brave? Then try bob rafting on the slopes of La Plagne March 23, 2018 If you’re the kind of skier for whom speeding backwards down a black run in an ice storm no longer delivers the requisite adrenalin kick, you need to try bob rafting. Mooted as an amateur’s alternative to bob sledding or the luge — which really should only be attempted by those with a death wish [...]
Barnes & Noble boots out chief executive Ronald Boire August 16, 2016 Barnes & Noble said today that its boss would be leaving the bookseller, after its board decided he was not a "good fit" for the company. Barnes & Noble's board decided that its chief executive officer Ronald Boire's departure would be "in the best interest of all parties". The group's executive chairman Leonard Riggio, who was due to step [...]
Hunter Boot reports 19 per cent revenue growth as North America goes mad for wellies September 28, 2016 Hunter Boot, the company behind the iconic wellies beloved of countryside dwellers and fashionable festival goers, has reported a jump in revenue in 2015, driven by strong sales on the other side of the pond. Revenue grew by 19 per cent to £113.7m, up from £95.7m in 2014, off the back of a 33 per cent increase [...]
Tottenham can exploit Arsenal’s shaky starts in big games February 8, 2018 Arsene Wenger could be forgiven if he shuddered when Christian Eriksen scored after just 11 seconds to put Tottenham ahead against Manchester United last week. In doing so the Dane highlighted an aspect of the game in which Spurs outperform the Gunners, especially in big games such as Saturday’s derby between the north London rivals. [...]
Insiders are now expecting Bell Pottinger administration on Tuesday following South Africa scandal | City A.M. September 11, 2017 Insiders at Bell Pottinger expect the disgaced PR firm to fall into administration on Tuesday following a nightmare week. Staff were informed on Thursday last week that the firm was likely to collapse early this week, with administration expected as soon as Monday. This has not come to pass, but there is little hope among [...]
Warehouse REIT heads for London Stock Exchange as it seeks to capitalise on the rise of e-commerce and consumer demand for fast deliveries August 21, 2017 A warehouse investment company that works with Amazon and Asda is planning to float on the London Stock Exchange. The real estate investment trust (REIT) is newly incorporated and will be seeking to raise £150m. After flotation, Warehouse REIT will seek to invest in UK assets in urban areas. It has already agreed to deal [...]
Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse booted from top stock market index August 2, 2016 The bad news just keeps on coming for the naughty children of the European banking sector. To top off what has been one of the finest examples of a corporate annus horribilis, both Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse are to be kicked out of the Eurostoxx 50 after their market cap has shrunk to record lows. [...]
EFL Cup round up: Arsene Wenger praises Lucas Perez as forward finds goalscoring boots in Arsenal romp at Nottingham Forest September 20, 2016 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hailed the contribution of Lucas Perez after the £17.1m forward netted his first goals in English football as the Gunners romped into the EFL Cup fourth round with a 4-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest last night. Perez’s goals, the first a penalty, were the standout contribution although midfielder Granit Xhaka cracked [...]
Theresa May’s shoes go under the hammer at Tory fundraiser July 15, 2016 New Prime Minister Theresa May has a well-known penchant for fancy footwear – and now one lucky fan has whisked off with a pair of shoes that were actually owned by the recently appointed leader of the country. The multi-coloured heels were auctioned off at a dinner to celebrate Patrick McLoughlin's 30 years as an [...]
Spot the symptoms, stay sane, and run from the bitcoin bubble December 13, 2017 At the time of writing, the price of bitcoin is almost $17,000. In April, it was $1,000, which means that if you had bought then, you would have made more than seventeen times your investment. Not bad. But, if you’d got in a little earlier, say in January 2016, you would have made over forty [...]