Retail in 2025: The year of personalisation, AI, wellness – and no more barcodes December 24, 2024 2024 has been a tough year for retail. From companies sounding the alarm on business rates in the first half of the year to low consumer confidence and footfall proving stickier than expected, the festive period has now been overshadowed by stark warnings about further cost rises next year. Restructuring partner at RSM UK, Gordon [...]
Underground air to heat London’s iconic buildings November 6, 2024 Excess heat from London’s Underground will power iconic buildings in a new £1bn net zero scheme. This low-carbon network will soon channel excess heat from the Underground to power several sites in central London, namely Downing Street and the National Gallery. This comes following last week’s Budget, in which chancellor Rachel Reeves announced significant investments [...]
Canary Wharf unveils ‘urban oasis’ in historic partnership with the Eden Project October 2, 2024 Canary Wharf has unveiled a groundbreaking biodiversity scheme with the Eden Project, as the banking district goes green to improve workers’ experiences. The first-of-its-kind Eden Dock was unveiled on Wednesday, with the Canary Wharf Group (CWG) describing it as an “urban oasis”. The partnership will improve biodiversity in the area and offer more touch points [...]
Fashion brands told to ‘stay on the right side of the law’ amid greenwashing claims September 18, 2024 Some of the most high-profile fashion brands in the UK have been warned to be clearer on their green credentials by the UK competition watchdog as it clamps down on misleading marketing. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a new sustainability compliance guide for retailers and told 17 brands to review their practices. [...]
Meet the zero-emission parcel delivery start-up on a mission to change the industry August 12, 2024 How often do you find yourself frustrated with your local parcel delivery service?
Demand for sustainable buildings drives office space take-up in London August 2, 2024 Leasing activity increased notably in the second quarter of the year, driven by financial firms and demand for sustainable office space.
The Debate: Should B Corps cut ties with fossil fuel companies? July 25, 2024 City A.M.’s weekly feature takes the fiercest water-cooler debates and pits two candidates head to head before delivering The Judge’s ultimate verdict. The Debate: Should B Corps cut ties with fossil fuel companies? Is it delusional to pretend that fossil fuel companies meet the B Corp standards, or is it unrealistic to shun companies like [...]
The Notebook: UK businesses must realign profit with purpose June 17, 2024 Simon Milton, founder of Pulse, takes the notebook pen to talk about the urgent need to rebalance the pursuit of profit with purpose.
Holly Branson on what it takes to build purpose into your business May 10, 2024 Holly Branson takes the pen to tell Ambition A.M. what it takes to build purpose into a business – and what you should know before you begin.
How these two entrepreneurs are making you question your mouth cleaning routine May 7, 2024 Have you ever thought about how many toothbrushes you’ve thrown away in your lifetime?