We hear a lot about the impact of Mother’s day but less about Father’s Day, perhaps understandable given that the latter is a smaller spend event. But two releases this week show that it remains key for early summer gifting. Photo: Pexels And UK and global e-commerce order volumes increased in the lead-up to Father’s…
British heritage knitwear brand John Smedley and the Great British Wool Revival (GBWR) are teaming up “to champion British wool”. John Smedley The partnership will see a number of marketing, educational, community and industry initiatives involving John Smedley and will be visible in its campaigns, as well as it making yarns and patterns available for…
Delivery giant DHL has released its latest E-Commerce Trends Report and said that “AI and social media are reshaping online shopping”. DHL It said that delivery remains the top “conversion killer” with 81% of shoppers abandoning their carts when preferred delivery options are missing. But there are other issues too with a third of shoppers…
May 16, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (62) delivers a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images Second place in the National League West — and possibly first place by the end of the series — will be…
Jun 15, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) skates with the puck defined by Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) in the first period in game four of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports Last year’s Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers…
Several messages were very clear from the World Retail Congress (WRC) in London this week — it’s an uncertain world that isn’t going to get more certain any time soon, the industry is evolving at speed, and retail business models need to adapt to drive growth. Photo: Pexels That latter point is the key one…
Bicester Village, arguably the top designer outlet centre globally, celebrates its 30 anniversary this year and it’s marking the event with a new campaign, as well as a series of events and special link-ups. Bicester Village The luxury shopping destination has just unveiled its new creative campaign concept dubbed What Will You Find?. It’s a five-part episodic campaign that aims…
Apr 30, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jake Bauers (9) hits a two-run double against the Chicago White Sox during the eight inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Jake Bauers ripped a two-run tiebreaking double during a three-run eighth inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers post a 6-4 victory…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published April 17, 2025 Chargeurs PCC, a global leader in the production of textiles, interlining, and inner components for the apparel industry, has appointed five new senior executives in strategic roles, an integral part of the group’s “growth and innovation journey.” Riccardo Cossu is Chargeurs PCC’s new general manager EMEA Riccardo…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken of an “existential threat” that he said can destroy the nation. “We have the highest chronic disease burden of any country in the world,” Mr. Kennedy said at a hearing in January before the Senate confirmed him as the secretary of Health and Human Services. And on Monday he…