Author: Scott Dylan

Historic York’s Bonding Warehouse is set for transformation into a modern workspace, spearheaded by Patch.Launch planned for January 2025, reflecting collaboration with the City of York Council.Space aims to boost local business by hosting 50 companies and 400 members.Features high-quality infrastructure including modern amenities and social spaces.Aims to integrate York’s tech, creative, and community sectors, promoting sustainable growth.Historic York’s Bonding Warehouse is on the cusp of a significant transformation into a modern workspace. The initiative, led by social-impact startup Patch, is set to reinvigorate the site with a £900,000 investment. Launching in January 2025, this project emerges from a partnership…

Teleperformance is set to establish its new UK headquarters at Manchester’s Bond Innovation hub by Bruntwood SciTech.This move marks the full occupancy of the Bond development, which opened less than a year ago.The company will occupy 24,000 sq ft, distributing its operations across three floors with a dedicated entrance.This headquarters will serve as both a central hub for operations and a showcase for Teleperformance’s latest innovations in customer experience technology.Bruntwood SciTech highlights the significance of this move as a strategic integration of a globally leading brand into Manchester’s bustling tech ecosystem.Teleperformance, a renowned digital business service provider, is transitioning its…

Channel 4 has appointed a new Executive Creative Director, marking a significant strategic move.David Wigglesworth, previously at Grey London, joins Channel 4 to spearhead creative direction.He succeeds Lynsey Atkin, bringing extensive experience from prominent industry roles.Wigglesworth aims to integrate Channel 4’s distinctive brand spirit across its operations.The appointment is anticipated to drive innovative and groundbreaking creative projects.Channel 4 has taken a substantial step forward by appointing David Wigglesworth as its new Executive Creative Director and Creative Partner for 4creative. This move signifies the broadcaster’s intent to enhance its creative output significantly.Wigglesworth transitions from his role at Grey London, where he…

Frasers Group announces its divestment from N Brown Group, aligning with the Alliance family’s acquisition efforts.The group will sell its 20.3% stake in N Brown, expressing intentions for a strategic relationship post-acquisition.Joshua Alliance’s offer values N Brown at 40 pence per share, backed by acquisition vehicle Falcon 24 Topco.Frasers resumes negotiations with Mulberry, proposing a cash offer of 150 pence per share despite previous rejections.Challice, Mulberry’s key stakeholder, remains firm against the sale, impacting Frasers’ acquisition strategy.The Frasers Group has officially confirmed it is stepping back from its investment in N Brown Group. This decision is made to support the…

Frasers Group strategically restructures its assets, backing the Alliance family’s acquisition of N Brown and intensifying its pursuit of high-end fashion house Mulberry.Frasers has announced the sale of its considerable stake in N Brown, signalling support for Joshua Alliance’s new management team.Despite resistance from Mulberry’s major shareholder, Challice, Frasers advances its offer for the luxury brand.Frasers shows readiness to engage with Mulberry’s stakeholders, indicating a commitment to secure the acquisition.This move highlights Frasers Group’s strategic realignment to focus on luxury fashion investments.Frasers Group has opted to divest its 20.3% stake in N Brown Group, marking its endorsement of the Alliance…

Fifth Ring, a B2B marketing agency, has appointed Jennifer Maclennan as Group Managing Director, signalling strategic growth and expansion.Maclennan, with over eight years at the company, steps into a newly created role to guide operational activities and expansion.The agency aims to leverage Maclennan’s leadership to strengthen client relationships and explore new markets globally.Co-founders Ian Ord and Steve Milne will support Maclennan by concentrating on strategic aspects like revenue growth and brand projects.The appointment follows a series of internal promotions, indicating Fifth Ring’s commitment to developing leadership capacity.Fifth Ring, a prominent B2B marketing agency, has appointed Jennifer Maclennan as its first…

Sainsbury’s is pioneering a new form of self-service checkout by trialling larger self-checkouts equipped with conveyor belts, aiming to enhance efficiency and customer choice.The retail giant has introduced these innovative hybrid checkouts in two of its outlets, including the experimental store in Cobham. These units blend traditional scanning functions with a conveyor belt, facilitating the scanning and packing process by providing more space for larger trolley items.According to Simon Roberts, Sainsbury’s Chief Executive, the technology has been well-received by consumers in Cobham. He remarked, “Taking out more manned checkouts doesn’t mean we won’t have them, it just means we’ll give…

Iceland Supermarket is deep into a legal battle over its name with the Icelandic government.The retailer is appealing a decision to strip its EU trademark protection for ‘Iceland’.Executive chairman Richard Walker presented the case at the General Court in Luxembourg.The legal dispute began in 2016, challenging a trademark secured by the supermarket in 2014.The outcome could affect the supermarket’s use of ‘Iceland’ for marketing in the EU.The trademark battle between Iceland Supermarket and the Icelandic government has reached a critical phase as the retailer appeals against the decision to revoke its EU trademark protection for the word ‘Iceland’. Executive chairman…

The workforce is rapidly growing among women of menopausal age, posing unique challenges and opportunities for employers.By 2030, over one billion women are anticipated to be perimenopausal or postmenopausal, impacting workplaces globally.Many organisations are urged to enhance their support systems for menopausal women to maintain workforce stability.Common challenges during menopause include memory issues, low mood, and reduced confidence, affecting career progression.Comprehensive menopause support can empower women and sustain valuable expertise in the workforce.The workforce is experiencing its quickest demographic expansion among women who are of menopausal age. By 2030, more than one billion women are expected to be perimenopausal or…

The much-awaited adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson’s novel, The Primrose Railway Children, has been unveiled by the BBC, offering a fresh take on a beloved story.Filming took place in Glasgow, and the feature is set to debut during the holiday season.Prominent actors Kevin McKidd and Nina Toussaint-White headline the cast as the Robinson family.This 90-minute film has been adapted by Tom Bidwell and produced by a renowned team at BBC Studios.The Primrose Railway Children is poised to capture international interest at upcoming events in Cannes.The BBC has provided the first images of its adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson’s The Primrose Railway Children,…