Author: Sam Allcock

Asos is planning to cut over 200 head office roles in response to rising losses.The decision is part of a strategy to simplify its organisation and return to profitability.A consultation has begun, affecting roles such as business analysts and platform leads.New positions, including product managers and software engineers, are set to be created.The retailer aims to enhance customer experience by ensuring the right roles and capabilities.Asos, the renowned fashion retailer, is set to cut more than 200 head office roles as part of a wider strategy to address increasing financial losses. This initiative is part of an organisational simplification and…

In an effort to counter rising financial losses, Asos is set to restructure its head office, impacting over 200 roles.The restructuring aligns with Asos’ strategy to streamline operations and boost profitability.A consultation process has begun, placing roles such as business analysts and engineering managers at risk.Despite the restructuring, Asos aims to maintain its overall employee count by creating new roles.The move follows significant financial losses and a recent dip in sales for the fashion retailer.Asos is embarking on a significant restructuring of its head office, a decision that places over 200 roles at risk. This move is a direct response…

Discover how TikTok Shop is reshaping social commerce strategies.The value of sales through social commerce is projected to double by 2028, reaching £16bn.Experts from TikTok, Asos, and Kaiia share insights on succeeding in social commerce.Learn how Asos revamped its approach to engage with TikTok’s #FashionTok community.Gain valuable tips from leaders in the industry on enhancing your social selling strategy.The world of social commerce is poised for significant growth, with sales expected to double by 2028, reaching a staggering £16 billion. As businesses navigate this evolving landscape, social media platforms are emerging as key players in sales strategies. Today, an insightful…

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has issued a stark warning regarding the cancellation of the HS2 link to Manchester.Burnham argues that the termination will lead to slower trains and fewer seats for the North.He advocates for a cost-effective alternative through the proposed Midlands-Northwest Rail Link.Burnham highlights the risk of an impending transport crisis without modernising the rail infrastructure.Investment is urged to avoid a ‘transport nightmare’ as existing rail lines reach capacity.Mayor Andy Burnham of Greater Manchester has cautioned that the North could face significant transport disruption following the scrapping of the HS2 project section from Birmingham to Manchester. Speaking at…

A leading royal jeweller has reduced prices by 20% to mitigate the impact of the ‘tourist tax’.The 20% discount was offered to American and Australian tourists, aiming to counteract the 2020 removal of VAT-free shopping by the UK government.This tax policy change has led to a notable decline in tourist spending within the UK, with shifts towards other European countries like France and Spain.The jeweller highlights the significant role of luxury shopping in boosting tourism and the wider economy, calling for a reevaluation of current policies.Emphasising the importance of supporting small to medium enterprises, the jeweller urges political leaders to…

The UK’s economic prospects have improved with revised growth forecasts for 2023 and 2024.The Bank of England’s interest rate adjustments are projected to impact future growth.Public investment is a key factor for sustained economic growth, according to experts.Consumer spending remains muted due to economic uncertainties.Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces challenges with the upcoming budget.The UK’s economic forecast for 2023 has been revised upward, with GDP expected to grow by 1%, a significant improvement from the previously anticipated 0.5%. The growth forecast for 2024 also sees an increase from 0.9% to 1.2%, reflecting a more optimistic economic outlook. This adjustment comes after…

A solicitor has been fined for sending overly aggressive and legally flawed letters in a campaign against Covid vaccination.Philip Julian Paul Hyland, a solicitor with a previously unblemished record, has been fined £15,000 for his involvement in an anti-vaccine campaign. He sent aggressive and legally inaccurate letters to a GP surgery and a government agency, intending to provoke litigation that would publicly advance his cause.The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) criticised Hyland’s letters as tactical devices designed to pressure recipients into court, allowing him to present his anti-vaccine stance. The tribunal found the arguments in the letters confused and legally baseless,…

A solicitor has been disciplined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) after breaching a professional undertaking, resulting in a significant financial penalty.Consultant solicitor Godwin Ehujor, from the South London firm Clapham Law, was fined nearly £3,500 by the SRA. This penalty constitutes a third of his annual income, highlighting the seriousness of the breach.The issue arose during a property transaction, where Mr. Ehujor acted for a client intending to sell the property. Another law firm, referred to as Firm B, was representing the client’s wife in this matter. Mr. Ehujor provided Firm B with an undertaking that Clapham Law would…

Recent research reveals that nearly 75% of UK law firms have experienced at least one employee password being compromised and becoming accessible on the Dark Web. The comprehensive study, regarded as the largest of its kind, audited 5,140 law firms and uncovered that 72% had employee username and password combinations exposed in lists on the Dark Web. These credentials could be maliciously used by cybercriminals to infiltrate firms’ IT systems.Alarmingly, the audit, conducted by IT services company Atlas Cloud, discovered over a million employee passwords were linked to firms included in the study, with an average of 195 password combinations…

Anticipation builds as Frasers Group unveils its largest store to date at Meadowhall, Sheffield.The new store occupies the former 100,000 sq ft Debenhams space, a significant retail development.Comprised of a Frasers and Sports Direct, the investment exceeds £10 million.Frasers aims to blend luxury and premium offerings to attract diverse demographics.Sports Direct brings a dynamic sports shopping experience with interactive features.The east end of Sheffield’s Meadowhall, once a bustling hub with its Debenhams store, is set for a transformative reopening. Debenhams, which once occupied a sprawling 100,000 sq ft space, able to tempt shoppers since 1990, closed its doors in May…