Fast food chains Domino’s and McDonald’s could have lessons for other retailers November 11, 2015 How do you get stuff to people? This seemingly straightforward question poses a dilemma that continues to bamboozle retail executives throughout the world. While many of us are fascinated by products of the future – driverless cars, 3D printers, the internet of things – an equally significant challenge lies in how to bring today’s goods [...]
The Great Fire of London Commemorations: Everything you need to know August 30, 2016 The Great Fire of London which devastated the city and lasted for four days in 1666 marks its 350th anniversary this year, and today is the beginning of its commemoration. To help uncover the stories of this tragedy, a variety of events will take place under the name Great Fire 350. These events, which will [...]
Domino’s is looking tasty as sales leap by 19 per cent October 14, 2015 Domino’s sales are looking tasty, after the pizza maker’s revenues jumped by double digits for the eighth consecutive quarter. The company's third quarter sales rose 19.4 per cent in the three months to the end of September, leaping from £179.6m to £214.5m, according to a trading statement released this morning. This growth was powered by digital investments in [...]
Pharma firms have promised to clean up polluting factories and stop people from over using antibiotics September 20, 2016 Some of the world's biggest pharma firms have pledged to crack down on pollution and curb overuse of antibiotics. A total of 13 global drugmakers, including Pfizer, Merck, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline and Allergan, as well as Indian drugmakers Cipla and Wockhardt, said they would clean up pollution from factories making antibiotics and combat the overuse that's led to [...]
No-click-to-buy apps are a risk, but the rewards will be worth it July 22, 2016 Payments have come a long way, fast. In April, Domino’s began offering “zero-click ordering”, which allows customers to re-order a pizza simply by opening an app, removing the need for in-app tapping. There are now so many payment methods – contactless mobile, card and watch payments, swipes and taps on a mobile screen – it [...]
Franco Manca pizzas serve up profit rise for owner Fulham Shore July 14, 2016 Sourdough pizza chain Franco Manca’s expansion drove a profit rise at owner group Fulham Shore last year. Fulham Shore, which also owns The Real Greek and Bukowski Grill, reported operating profit of £3.2m and revenues of £29.5m for the 12 months to 27 March. Seven new Franco Manca pizzerias opened in the period and a [...]
City Moves for 12 July 2016 | Who’s switching jobs July 12, 2016 UBS UBS has appointed Chris Gibson-Smith vice chairman of corporate client solutions, EMEA.Chris brings to UBS more than 40 years' experience across a wide range of sectors including oil, aviation and banking. He has nearly 30 years’ cumulative FTSE 100 main board experience, 20 of which in the role of chairman. Most notably, Chris [...]
These famous faces are backing a new platform to fix the UK’s broken politics July 24, 2016 Martha Lane Fox, Dan Snow and Simon Schama are among the famous faces backing a new platform that's seeking to fix the UK's broken political systems – but it says it's not a political party. More United bills itself as a "tech-driven poltical startup" and "a new people's movement". The platform will support any candidate which abides by certain [...]
How to invest in a recession – staycations and drinking at home will become trendy again if there’s a downturn July 27, 2016 One month on from the Brexit vote and the UK economy seems in a precarious state. Economic activity is slowing, and economists have warned there’s a risk of a recession this year. The out vote has, in the International Monetary Fund’s words, put a spanner in the works. The value of the pound has fallen too, [...]
The JKR in the pack: talking Muppets, charisma and helping out the little guy with Jones Knowles Ritchie November 21, 2016 Despite the overwhelming urge to break into my best Kermit the Frog impression, I resist, as I enter JKR’s office space in Camden. Tucked in next to the Regent’s Canal, the building is the former site of Muppets creator Jim Henson’s “Creature Shop,” where he spent years bringing his TV puppets to life, like a kindly [...]