Nightclubs warn of ‘tragedy’ without government intervention into bouncer shortage May 16, 2022 Nightclubs have warned of a “tragedy where lives are lost” unless the government intervenes to ameliorate a shortage of bouncers. Late-night venues are “running out of time” as a busy summer season approaches, bosses at the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and UK Door Security Association cautioned. Nightclubs are eagerly awaiting their first full summer [...]
Frasers adds troubled Missguided to empire in £20m takeover June 1, 2022 Frasers Group has snapped up beleaguered online retailer Missguided, the British retail giant confirmed in a regulatory filing today. The Mike Ashley-founded group, which owns House of Frasers and Sports Direct, has bought Missguided for £20m, following its collapse earlier this week. Fast fashion rival Boohoo was understood to be interested in buying the collapsed [...]
Why millennial parents are questioning university for their kids August 28, 2024 The rising costs of higher education—tuition fees and living expenses—have placed an enormous burden on parents, many are asking if it’s worth it, says Eliza Filby Like many parents I’m counting down the days to term time, but this year there’s a poignancy with our youngest starting school. As I prepare to wave her off at [...]
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato review: The off-road supercar January 27, 2024 The rugged Huracan Sterrato is a fitting finale for Lamborghini's V10 supercar. Tim Pitt drives it on the dirt tracks where it was developed.
Ed Warner: Thompson’s ECB era will always have report in its shadow July 6, 2023 Ed Warner writes about ECB chair Richard Thompson and how his tenure – much like Seb Coe’s – will always have its connotations despite best efforts. Through the cloud of orange powder, I couldn’t check the privilege of the protester hauled off the Lord’s pitch by Jonny Bairstow last week to see whether he is [...]
Uncool Britannia: What is going wrong at Dr Martens, Burberry and Mulberry? May 30, 2024 Thursday proved to be another challenging day for British heritage brands, with Dr Martens revealing a plummet in annual profits largely due to dwindling demand from US shoppers.
‘I’m left wondering what price The Hundred franchises could one day fetch’ June 30, 2022 “What does Ed Warner know about tennis?” What indeed? My critique last week of the Lawn Tennis Association’s performance drew this feisty query in the Sport inc. comment section from Tom (no surname provided). It also garnered a response column in City A.M. from the LTA’s CEO, Scott Lloyd. Both Tom (no surname provided) and [...]
German energy firms risk being nationalised as cabinet backs emergency measures April 26, 2022 Germany's government could soon have the power to seize ownership of energy companies to secure supplies in the event of an emergency.
Ed Warner: Why athletics still hits different at the Olympics June 27, 2024 Our columnist tackles this week's big takling points in sports business.
Rental market boom may be on the horizon as homebuyers struggle November 26, 2022 As the property market continues to stutter, the nation’s rental market is set for a boom, as historic housing market trends show that a decline in property sales also leads to a boost to private rental market stock, a leading City fund manager told City A.M. this weekend. Sales and rental markets during the economic [...]