Deepfake videos and artificial intelligence could be the rebirth of trust in media October 31, 2023 As we become more and more accustomed to seeing deepfake videos made by artificial intelligence, traditional media - shunned in recent times - will regain its former importance, writes Nick Baines
Sainsbury’s refocuses on food in new growth strategy with ‘progressive’ dividends and buybacks too February 7, 2024 Currently only 15 per cent of its supermarkets offer the full food range, with the new plan to focus on 180 of these highest potential stores.
UK supermarket chiefs call for online sales tax on firms like Amazon February 8, 2021 Some of the UK’s largest retailers, including Tesco and Asda, have called for Rishi Sunak to “rebalance the tax base” between online and bricks and mortar retail in an apparent push for a new digital sales levy on firms like Amazon. In a letter to Sunak, 18 chief executives and union bosses said “online retailers [...]
Nightmare before Christmas: Half of shoppers to fork out less for gifts October 24, 2022 Half of shoppers are intending on spending less on Christmas this year as plunging consumer confidence sparks further concern for businesses. One in three of those shoppers said they would slash present budgets for close friends and family by over £25 per person, according to data from market insights firm Kantar. Brits are facing sky-high [...]
Amazon beefs up UK team for delivery robot Scout September 8, 2020 Amazon has today revealed a boost to its UK research and development arm with the creation of a new team dedicated to Scout, the e-commerce giant’s on-street delivery robot. Amazon said it would be hiring for more engineers to develop its fully-electric and autonomous delivery robot, based at its Cambridge research and development hub. The [...]
KERB: How London street food giant behind Seven Dials Market aims to make Berlin taste better January 23, 2023 The London street food favourite behind Seven Dials Market, KERB, is expanding via a venue in Berlin’s famous Potsdamer Platz. German foodies will be able to indulge their palates across a two-story street food market which is set to open in the Sony Centre by next year. The market will showcase 12 independent food vendors [...]
Ozempic and Wegovy: What happens when a drug goes viral? May 18, 2024 Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic have been heralded as the solution to the world's growing obesity problems. But when celebrities and influencers misuse them and start documenting their weight loss journeys online, should we take stock?
Screenshot: Will the digital advertising boom ever end? July 30, 2021 This week **Media Moment of the Week: You are what you tweet **Will the digital advertising boom ever end? **Esports: Britain’s next big thing? Media Moment of the Week: You are what you tweet You know the scenario: someone says something you don’t like on Twitter and you have an overwhelming urge to rise to [...]
Easter weekend things to do in London, from parks to pubs April 6, 2023 Whatever the weather, we have the perfect Easter weekend activity for you, whether that’s eating, drinking, flower gazing, sitting by the river or checking out the latest video games GET A ROAST Blacklock, with four locations across London, is a superbly modern place to eat meat, but with one eye on the past. Their inspiration [...]
Where to eat to support Ukraine and learn about the country’s fabulous cuisine June 22, 2022 One of Ukraine’s most famous chefs is hosting a series of fundraising pop-ups, with a London restaurant on the way. Yurri Kovryzhenko, one of only two Ukrainian chefs mentioned in the Michelin guide, will be cooking next Monday 27 June at City Social at a fundraising dinner in collaboration with chefs like Jason Atherton and [...]