Brockmans Gin doubles UK sales as supermarket expansion pays off September 24, 2018 High-end spirit producer Brockmans Gin nearly doubled UK revenues in the first six months of the year, and grew by a third globally. First-half revenue increased 35 per cent to £4.73m from £3.5m in the same period of 2017, while the company’s UK sales climbed 90 per cent, outstripping market growth of 38 per cent. The Surrey-based [...]
Digital bank Monzo reaches a million current account customers September 24, 2018 Digital bank Monzo has reached the million-customer milestone just weeks after it was revealed it will join the ranks of Britain's fintech "unicorns". The millionth customer for the app-based bank signed up over the weekend, Monzo announced today. Some 20,000 new customers sign up for the bank per week, an acceleration even from August, [...]
RMT union and TfL hold talks to thwart Piccadilly Line strike this week September 24, 2018 The RMT rail union and London Underground are holding talks at conciliation service Acas this morning to try and thwart a strike that will shut down the Piccadilly Line from Wednesday through to the weekend. The strike will force the entire line out of action from Wednesday 26 September until the Saturday. If the [...]
Gama Aviation shares drop after profits slashed in half-year results September 24, 2018 Shares in Gama Aviation dropped by more than six per cent this morning as the company reported that profit halved over six months. Pre-tax profit dropped from $8.7m (£6.3m) to $3.2m in the six months to June 2017, and underlying profit dropped 5.7 per cent to $6.6m, however the company saw a rise in revenue from $101.6m [...]
A barrel of laughs at the Beer & Cider Marketing Awards September 24, 2018 Last Thursday night, the fourth annual Beer & Cider Marketing Awards took place, appropriately, in the Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch – the hip part of London. The event wasn’t to award the best-tasting brews or the most successful company, but to recognise the art, creativity, and innovation that goes into advertising alcohol. This [...]
Labour wouldn’t offer second vote on Brexit, says John McDonnell September 24, 2018 Labour would not offer a second vote on Brexit, shadow chancellor John McDonnell appeared to admit this morning. The opposition would seek to force a general election over Brexit, but if that is not possible would back a so-called people’s vote, he told Radio 4’s Today programme this morning. Read more: Labour opens new [...]
Oil prices hit four-year high after Opec defy Trump’s calls for production boost September 24, 2018 Oil prices have hit a four-year high after Opec ruled out a production increase and analysts predicted it would continue to rise towards $100 per barrel. Brent Crude Oil reached $81.17 per barrel, up more than 2 per cent, on Monday – its highest since 2014 – after Saudi Arabia and Russia led the way [...]
How marketers can use behavioural psychology to change people’s minds September 24, 2018 I have often found myself surprised to learn how utterly predictable my behaviour is whenever I read the work of social scientists specialising in behavioural psychology. Having always prided myself on at least some level of individuality, it’s disappointing when the decisions I feel that I make freely are played back to me as [...]
Charity lottery reform will help communities nationwide September 24, 2018 Charity lotteries raised an amazing £255 million last year, over £21 million a month, benefitting charities and communities across the country, from hospices and air ambulances, to museums, sports teams and community halls. One such community to benefit is Handbridge in Chester, where a brand new community centre opened this summer to replace the [...]
Travelodge gets revenue boost as budget room demand remains strong September 24, 2018 Hotel chain Travelodge has increased revenue by eight per cent as it said that demand for budget rooms was strong despite economic uncertainty. It reported a total revenue growth of eight per cent for the year to date, climbing to £317.2m. The company's underlying earnings increased by £1.3m from the previous year to £43.3m [...]