Can online favourite Ocado make a comeback, or will its share price sink lower? March 28, 2023 Ocado’s share price fell nearly six per cent in afternoon trade as the “magic” of the online retailer’s venture with Marks and Spencer did little to buoy the confidence of investors In its start of year trading update Ocado revealed that retail revenue grew slightly by 3.4 per cent, although a 7.5 per cent decrease [...]
Forget the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race: Here’s the Wine Race March 22, 2023 The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge has been a tradition since 1829 when two friends challenged each other to a race on Henley-on-Thames. But as Oxbridge’s sporting elite works up a sweat through 4.2 miles of hard rowing, I shall be enjoying the Oxford vs Cambridge of wine. Rooting for Oxford are Stephen and [...]
Nose around a central London house for the weekend with Onefinestay May 31, 2022 The weekend: For a recent milestone birthday I decided I wanted to celebrate with an intimate group of friends – but I couldn’t face hosting a dinner party at home. A gathering in the private dining room of a restaurant was an alternative but they can lack atmosphere. So when I discovered that Onefinestay allows [...]
Supermarkets urge shoppers to keep masks on after 19 July July 15, 2021 Supermarkets are urging customers to continue wearing masks even after 19 July, when they will no longer be a legal requirement in England. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that from Monday 19 July, dubbed ‘Freedom Day’, almost all pandemic restrictions will be lifted including the legal requirement to wear masks. Instead the public will [...]
John Lewis to build 10,000 rental homes July 5, 2021 Retailer John Lewis will build 10,000 rental homes over the next few years, in a move into the residential property market. Tenants will have a choice of renting fully furnished with John Lewis products or using their own, according to reports. The move will give the business a long-term, stable income, and provide new job [...]
M&S warns cost of living crunch will slow sales growth May 25, 2022 Despite posting hefty profits this morning, the luxury retailer M&S warned against upcoming inflationary headwinds.
He shoots, he scores! Akshun man passes excitement of Premier League to Web3 July 23, 2023 Richard Kieswick, CEO and co-founder of Akshun, tells Crypto AM about his multiple lives and how they've all led to Web3 and NFTs.
Two winemakers changing the world, one rosé at a time August 20, 2021 English rosé is a rapidly diversifying wine category, with the smallest boutique vineyards producing standout wines. The first vines were planted at the Off The Line Vineyard in Hellingly, East Sussex in 2014. The wines are made on site in a purpose-built red wine only winery by Kristina Studzinski and her partner Ann-Marie Tynan. Studzinski, the [...]
John Lewis hikes lorry driver salaries by £5,000 amid driver shortages August 5, 2021 John Lewis has today announced that it will up the salaries of its lorry drivers by £5,000 a year as the current shortage of HGV drivers continues to weigh on the supermarket sector. The retailer said that the rise, which works out at roughly £2 an hour, came in response to the shortfall, which has [...]
Shell forecourt stores join Uber Eats as popularity grows for speedy groceries September 23, 2021 Shell petrol station shops have partnered with Uber Eats, meaning consumers will have 24 hour access to grocery products. Some 340 forecourt stores are joining the delivery platform after the company left a partnership with Deliveroo. More than 250 of the stores are available for orders 24 hours a day. More than 750 products will [...]