Apple to spend billions on new tech centres across the US December 13, 2018 Apple has said it will invest billions of dollars in spreading its physical presence across the US over the next five years, and aims to create 20,000 jobs in the process. The iPhone creator today said it will spend $1bn (£792m) on building a new tech campus in Texas, expanding its existing operations in the [...]
Anatomy of a modern football fan: The evolving trends and tastes of the Premier League’s global following August 8, 2019 Concept kits blurring the lines between football and fashion; freestylers and video gaming encouraging a new breed of young player; supporters following leagues and superstar players before teams; a hunger for more sophisticated and relevant punditry. It is fair to say that football and fandom is changing. And on the eve of a new Premier [...]
Target hits the bull’s-eye with highest same-store sales growth in 13 years August 22, 2018 Target has bucked the retail trend to publish strong sales growth today, reporting same-store sales that were higher than any it recorded in the past 13 years. The New York-listed retailer, the second largest in the US, saw same-store sales grow 4.9 per cent year-on-year in the three months ending early August, with the company crediting increasing [...]
Why voice assistants are set to make their ‘presents’ known this Christmas December 18, 2018 Christmas is now only a week away, and unsurprisingly gadgets will be taking up a lot of space under the tree, as people want to get their hands on the latest tech. Voice assistants are set to be an affordable, useful gift for many this year, and have become one of the hottest presents on [...]
Andy Murray Queen’s comeback: Hip expert warns of ‘very difficult’ road for former British No1 June 12, 2019 After 154 days without competitive tennis – a period which involved a much-discussed operation, extensive rehabilitation, plenty of pain, but also time with his family and friends – Andy Murray will make his long-awaited return at Queen’s Club next week. It may come on the doubles court rather than the singles and may be in [...]
Morrisons recovery continues September 13, 2018 Morrisons shares are lower today despite the company reporting a strong set of first-half figures. Same-store-sales for the six-month period jumped by 4.9% and second-quarter sales jumped by 6.3% – a nine year high. Stripping out one-off adjustments, profit increased by 9% to £193 million. When you factor in debt restructuring costs and charges relating [...]
Morrisons recovery continues September 13, 2018 Morrisons shares are lower today despite the company reporting a strong set of first-half figures. Same-store-sales for the six-month period jumped by 4.9% and second-quarter sales jumped by 6.3% – a nine year high. Stripping out one-off adjustments, profit increased by 9% to £193 million. When you factor in debt restructuring costs and charges relating [...]
Wall Street falls as stocks fail to capitalise on bear market December 27, 2018 US stock markets dropped today, wiping out a portion of yesterday’s bump as US consumer confidence fell to its lowest point since July. Following its first ever 1,000-point daily surge yesterday, the Dow Jones fell 441 points to 22,439. The 1.9 per cent drop was led in part by technology stocks as Apple, Amazon and Google’s [...]
Meet Blenheim Forge, the blacksmiths supplying quality kitchen knives to London’s top chefs June 10, 2019 TUCKED away in a railway arch beneath Peckham train station lies a workshop. Here, the blacksmiths of Blenheim Forge toil away making kitchen knives. But these are not just any old blades. These are handcrafted Japanese-style knives – and the cheapest model starts at £160. There’s no better endorsement for a product than knowing who [...]
MPs launch inquiry into impact of business rates on high street retailers February 1, 2019 An influential committee of MPs is launching an inquiry into the government's policy towards business rates, amid mounting pleas for tax relief from embattled retailers on the high street. Parliament’s Treasury committee has revealed today that it is set to scrutinise the impact of Downing Street’s business rates tax, which has been at the centre [...]