Author: Sam Allcock

Dune London has unveiled its refreshed store at Westfield White City, aiming to enhance the shopping experience.After two months of renovation, Dune London reopened its 1,090 sq ft store on 15 November.The store showcases a new interior design with champagne gold, cream tones, and customised furnishings.This renovated store is part of Dune London’s broader plan to roll out the new concept across more locations.Dune London’s CEO expressed excitement about welcoming both new and returning customers.Dune London has officially reopened its Westfield White City store, featuring a complete interior upgrade following two months of renovation. This strategic redevelopment is part of…

Businesses in North Tyneside have a new opportunity to grow.The Innovation SuperNetwork is offering a fully funded GROW Programme.Local businesses can access one-to-one consultancy and mentoring until March 2025.Over 70 businesses have already benefited from improvements in processes and market reach.Business Factory and North Tyneside Council support businesses of all sizes.North Tyneside business owners seeking to elevate their organisations can partake in the fully funded GROW Programme by the Innovation SuperNetwork (ISN). This initiative, operational until March 2025, provides vital consultancy and mentoring support aimed at facilitating business scale-up and development.Eligible businesses are those which have been operational for at…

In a significant shift for the olive oil market, prices are predicted to drop substantially as weather conditions improve and recent harvests yield better production.The world’s leading olive oil producer has announced optimistic projections for the forthcoming months, anticipating a halving of prices due to favourable harvesting conditions. This news comes as a relief to consumers who have been enduring unprecedented price hikes, with UK olive oil costs having soared by 150% since late 2021.Miguel Ángel Guzmán, the Chief Sales Officer of Deoleo, in a conversation with CNBC, emphasised the current tension in olive oil prices, especially for premium grades…

The UK government is actively formulating strategies to mitigate potential food shortages as farmers across the nation express intentions to strike. This contentious move follows the recent budget announcement of a significant 20% increase in inheritance tax on agricultural land valued above £1 million, sparking widespread unrest in the farming community.Campaigners within the farming industry have openly communicated their dissatisfaction to government officials, highlighting that many farmers feel they have reached a breaking point. These sentiments were amplified by an anticipated protest involving up to 20,000 farmers, scheduled to take place outside Parliament. The possibility of intensified strike actions, including…

In a move set to transform the landscape of online grocery shopping, Snappy Shopper, a quick-commerce platform, has partnered with online food ordering service, Foodhub. This collaboration aims to extend the reach of UK grocery retailers by integrating Snappy Shopper’s extensive network of convenience stores with the Foodhub app, thereby enhancing customer convenience and retailer visibility.Through this strategic partnership, consumers across the UK will gain the ability to order groceries seamlessly via the Foodhub app. The initiative promises an “all-in-one” shopping experience designed to maximise the reach of retail partners such as One Stop and Booker, offering rapid delivery at…

In a move set to transform grocery shopping convenience in the United Kingdom, Snappy Shopper has joined forces with Foodhub. This strategic partnership aims to broaden the reach of UK grocery retailers by enabling customers to order from a wide network of convenience stores through the Foodhub app.This collaboration promises to deliver groceries directly to the consumer’s doorstep, tapping into Snappy Shopper’s extensive network. Customers can enjoy a seamless experience by ordering groceries with just a few taps on their devices, leveraging Foodhub’s platform.The partnership, according to Snappy Shopper’s CEO Mike Callachan, is part of their mission to drive growth…

AllSaints is expanding its global footprint with new store openings across key regions.A new London store on Brompton Road launches on 22 November, in time for Christmas shopping.Recent openings include Liverpool, Outletcity Metzingen in Germany, and Shanghai Village in China.A pop-up store debuted in New York’s SoHo earlier this month.AllSaints celebrates 30 years with its first African store, broadening its international presence.AllSaints is aggressively expanding its global presence, with a series of new store openings across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia. In a strategic move to capitalise on the festive shopping period, a new store will open on Brompton…

Asda and Amazon collaborate to simplify parcel collections and returns across the UK.The new service is available at over 700 Asda stores, with more to come.Customers can collect and return parcels during their shopping trips.The initiative reduces the need for additional packaging materials.Asda aims to enhance customer convenience amid declining market share.Asda and Amazon have launched an innovative service designed to streamline the process of collecting and returning parcels. Available at over 700 Asda locations across the United Kingdom, this initiative aims to provide customers with a more convenient shopping experience by allowing them to pick up and return parcels…

In a surprising turn of events, XRP has surged past one of its major competitors in the cryptocurrency scene. The Ripple-backed digital asset experienced a remarkable upswing, overtaking Dogecoin to become the sixth-largest cryptocurrency globally. This significant development is indicative of shifting tides within the volatile crypto market.XRP’s Meteoric RiseXRP, the cryptocurrency supported by Ripple, has experienced an explosive ascent, capturing the attention of investors globally. The value of XRP has surged remarkably, overtaking Dogecoin, a significant memecoin, to become the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation. This extraordinary growth reflects a 102% increase over the past week, elevating its market…

Shein is preparing to go public on the London Stock Exchange by early 2025, pending regulatory approvals.The company plans to launch its IPO in the first quarter of the year.Meetings with institutional investors are on the horizon as the company initiates its investor roadshow.Shein’s leadership, including Chris Xu and Donald Tang, is actively engaging with potential investors in the UK.American regulators posed challenges to Shein’s initial US float plans, prompting a shift to London.Shein is targeting an early 2025 date for its initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange. This plan is dependent on receiving the necessary regulatory…