Author: Scott Dylan

Uber Eats is responding to the high demand for quick festive grocery deliveries by partnering with major supermarkets for swift fulfilment.As the festive season approaches, Uber Eats has strategically allied with well-known supermarkets like Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Co-op. This collaboration aims to provide consumers with essential groceries within a mere 30 minutes. This move is particularly timely, considering the seasonal delivery slots were filled weeks beforehand, highlighting the need for such a service.Additionally, Iceland, a leader in frozen food, has chosen to open select stores specifically for delivery-only orders on Boxing Day. This initiative ensures that households can make use…

In a bid to enhance convenience for holiday shoppers, Uber Eats has partnered with major UK supermarkets Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Co-op to deliver festive groceries within 30 minutes. This move comes as traditional delivery slots during the festive season become scarce.Uber Eats is responding to the heightened demand during the holiday season by offering its customers a fast, efficient solution through partnerships with top supermarkets. These collaborations will allow users to access a wide range of festive essentials quickly and reliably. Last year, the company experienced a remarkable 96% increase in December orders, prompting the need for innovative solutions to…

Sanpellegrino, the renowned Italian sparkling drinks brand, has introduced a fresh can design for its UK range.The newly unveiled design aims to highlight the brand’s distinct characteristics, notably its use of sun-ripened fruits and its Italian roots. This redesign is part of Sanpellegrino’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the UK market.Incorporating bold and vibrant colours inspired by the range’s citrus flavours, the cans feature shades reflecting lemon, orange, blood orange, pomegranate and orange, grapefruit, as well as lemon and mint. This is intended to enhance the visual appeal and reinforce the flavour profile that consumers have come to expect…

Alphawave’s shares took a steep fall following the announcement of its $150m bond raise, indicating market scepticism.The bonds, carrying a 3.75% interest rate, are aimed at bolstering research and growth.Forecasted revenues were adjusted downward due to a merge of key clients in Korea, impacting earnings.A strategic shift has resulted in a notable decrease in sales, primarily due to changes with Chinese partnerships.Despite the setbacks, Alphawave is advancing its technology investment, expecting future growth.In a stark market reaction, Alphawave’s share price fell by as much as 20% after announcing a $150m convertible bond raise. The company revealed plans to utilise the…

Horlicks, traditionally a staple for adults, takes a significant step into the children’s drinks sector.Horlicks Kids Chocoland is introduced as a fun, nutrient-rich chocolate drink for the young family market.Developed by Into The Light agency, the brand aims to capture children’s imaginations with vibrant packaging and design.Simon Ellis of Into the Light expressed excitement over the creative process and retail launch.Michelle Younger from Aimia Foods highlights the enduring legacy of Horlicks and its expansion into a new market.Horlicks has entered the children’s drinks sector with its latest product, Horlicks Kids Chocoland. Traditionally known for its adult beverages, this marks Horlicks’…

Nick Morley becomes the new CEO of Lunio, stepping up from his role as board chair.Morley intends to address the rising issue of invalid traffic impacting advertisers.Lunio strives to enhance the quality of digital ad traffic and performance marketing.Company founder Neil Andrew transitions to Chief Strategy Officer.Lunio secures $15 million in Series A funding to support growth.Nick Morley has assumed the role of CEO at Lunio, a Manchester-based adtech company. Previously serving as the board chair, Morley is tasked with guiding the company’s growth and extending its reach globally. His background includes leadership roles at Adobe and Integral Ad Science,…

Philip Hulme, co-founder of a leading computing company, emerges as a significant donor for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, contributing over £100,000.Hulme’s contributions were made on seven occasions, each amounting to £25,000, with the latest donation just before the general election in July.Hulme’s donations reflect a rare political engagement from UK tech executives, contrasting with the usual quiet political stances in the sector.Reform UK, largely seen as a right-wing party, recently attracted attention with reports of potential funding from notable figures, despite denials of a large donation from Elon Musk.The financial support of influential entrepreneurs like Hulme could shape the party’s…

Skims, owned by Kim Kardashian, aims to open its first UK store.The brand is in talks for a location at 245 Regent Street, London.This move follows the closure of Ted Baker’s store at the site.Skims is already a presence in high-end UK department stores.A successful deal will expand Skims’ international retail influence.Skims, the shapewear brand founded by Kim Kardashian, has set its sights on a prestigious retail location at 245 Regent Street, London. This location, formerly home to a Ted Baker flagship store, has been vacant since August following the company’s decision to close its remaining UK outlets. If negotiations…

Inditex, the parent company of Zara, reported a 7.1% rise in sales for the first nine months of 2024, reaching €27.4bn (£23.4bn).Strong demand for autumn and winter collections contributed significantly to sales growth across brands like Zara and Massimo Dutti.Challenges such as poor weather and rising operational costs did not prevent the positive financial outcome.Operating expenses rose by 7%, yet remained manageable compared to sales growth.Inditex continues to focus on sustainable growth and enhancing customer experience.Inditex’s sales increased by 7.1% to €27.4 billion (£23.4 billion) in the first nine months of 2024, propelled by high demand for its autumn-winter collections.…

Ori Industries is set to revolutionise AI capabilities in the UK.The launch of Nvidia H200 chips is anticipated from January 2025.Nvidia’s GB200 exascale computers will follow in April 2025.CEO Mahdi Yahya emphasises crucial infrastructure needs.Hyperscaler Nscale expands with AMD Instinct GPUs and new sites.Ori Industries is breaking new ground as the first UK data centre to integrate Nvidia’s H200 chips, expected to transform the AI landscape. Effective from January 2025, this development is part of Ori’s strategy to meet the demands of AI companies requiring UK-based computing resources. Following this, Ori plans to introduce Nvidia’s GB200 exascale computers in April…