Mothercare franchising deal with Boots delayed by coronavirus March 30, 2020 Mothercare said today that the start of a franchising deal with Boots has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. In an update to the stock exchange this morning, Mothercare said its global franchise partners “are facing considerable challenges” related to the outbreak, adding that it will “not be immune to the effect of widespread store [...]
Wales’ wine scene is exploding right now. We meet the makers. April 23, 2024 There are over 30 vineyards in Wales and the wine is winning
Birkenstock UK profits stumble as brand preps for £8bn IPO August 17, 2023 Birkenstock’s UK arm reported a drop in profits for the year but its sales continued to soar. The German business, whose stripped-back shoes are sometimes called ‘Jesus Sandals’, said total turnover reached £34m in the year ended September 2022 up from £23m in the same period the prior year. Full year retail revenues also more [...]
Reflo interview: Harry Kane deal can make our brand a behemoth January 31, 2024 Harry Kane can help sustainable sportswear brand Reflo become a business behemoth, according to the firm’s co-founder, after the England captain became the third largest shareholder in the company. The Bayern Munich striker is one of a number of sporting names, including golfers Tiger Woods and Jason Day, to split with Nike in the past [...]
Sinfield says England will improve despite Ford ‘masterclass’ September 11, 2023 England defence coach Kevin Sinfield has said his side still have improvements to make despite a George Ford “masterclass” in their 27-10 World Cup defeat of Argentina on Saturday. Sale Sharks No10 Ford slotted three first-half kicks in a performance few expected from England as they got their World Cup campaign off to a solid [...]
Ed Warner: Is Saudi’s goal of using sport to boost GDP by 1.5 per cent achievable? September 28, 2023 John Maynard Keynes argued for government spending – any spending – to stimulate economies in recession, even paying people to dig holes and then fill them up again, given the multiplier effect when they spend their wages. Saudi Arabia may not be facing such an economic challenge, but the sports investments pursued by its Crown [...]
Eddie Jones makes Japan job claim as Ugo Monye slams Australian October 31, 2023 Jones's short-lived stint with Australia 'stinks' says former England player Ugo Monye.
Netflix drama: Chief executive Reed Hastings quits as big leadership shake up underway January 20, 2023 Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has stepped down as chief executive but he is staying with the company as executive chairman. The American businessman said that Greg Peters will step up from COO to join Ted Sarandos as co-CEO of the company. Hastings said he is not ready to leave Netflix entirely but is taking more [...]
Shania Twain at Hyde Park, review: illness can’t stifle her confidence July 8, 2024 Shania Twain proved she's still got it last night in Hyde Park
Amanda Holden responds to Holly Willoughby feud rumours with long post June 8, 2023 After taking what appeared to be a number of swipes at Holly Willoughby over the past few days, Amanda Holden has posted a long Instagram message responding to the idea the two women are feuding. After Holly Willoughby made a statement on This Morning about Phillip Schofield’s inappropriate workplace affair, Amanda Holden dressed in a [...]