Bring me sunshine: Retailers believe weather is the main driver of consumer demand, says Met Office October 12, 2015 There is nothing that retailers like – or hate – more than to blame the weather for wreaking havoc on sales. Sausage roll-maker Greggs’ sales go soggy if conditions are too wet or too hot. Last autumn’s Indian Summer made it hard for retailers to shift jumpers and coats off the shelves. And the washout [...]
Argos to launch same day delivery from UK stores as Amazon extends click and collect in London October 8, 2015 Home Retail Group is going head-to-head with Amazon and other retail rivals after announcing that Argos will offer same day delivery and collection from all of its UK stores. From today, customers will be able to order online by 6pm and get an item delivered by 10pm the same day, including Sundays, Argos said. [...]
Working Lunch: One Sixty City September 30, 2015 Melissa York on the best places to eat during office hours in the City and Canary Wharf One Sixty City 9 Stoney lane, E1 WHAT? A slick American smokehouse for suits who love to eat meat. And we mean a lot of meat. Ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork and steak is the order [...]
From Volkswagen and Glencore to the Black Cab protest: Here’s what got us talking this week September 25, 2015 There was an alarming protest in Croydon (with an excellent response from Debenhams). There was an eyebrow-raising development in the world of robotics. And somewhere in the CIty, some window cleaners were left hanging. On the side of skyscraper. For several hours. Here's what got us talking this week Could you fall in love with [...]
Rugby World Cup: New Zealand cruise past plucky Namibia September 24, 2015 Defending champions New Zealand ran in nine tries to dispatch a truculent Namibia and maintain their winning start to the Rugby World Cup at the Olympic Stadium last night. Full-back Nehe Milner-Skudder dotted down twice as the All Blacks crossed the line five times before the break, while No8 Victor Vito, centre Malakai Fekitoa [...]
iPhone 6S and 6S Plus UK release date, price, features and specs: The anatomy of the Apple’s new iPhone September 22, 2015 Oliver Smith explores the history of Apple’s smartphone, the game-changing innovations it introduced and what the new iPhone 6s means for the mobile industry today. On Friday 25th September the most valuable company in the world, Apple, will unleash its latest salvo in the smartphone wars. The iPhone 6s boasts innovative new features [...]
AO World share price falls despite being on track for revenue jump September 21, 2015 Shares in AO World have fallen 3.9 per cent despite the online electricals giant saying it is on track to report a 20 to 21 per cent jump in second quarter sales. Speaking at a Capital Markets Day being held at its Bolton headquarters today, chief financial officer Mark Higgins said AO.com sales are expected [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Record crowd witnesses All Blacks suffer fright September 20, 2015 NEW ZEALAND 26 ARGENTINA 16 Rattled New Zealand captain Richie McCaw conceded his team would have to improve to win their third Rugby World Cup after they were given a huge scare by Argentina at Wembley yesterday. A world record crowd for the tournament of more than 89,000 witnessed the powerful Pumas come from 9-0 [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Pressure on England and not New Zealand, insists Jonah Lomu September 16, 2015 All Blacks great Jonah Lomu insists the strain of Rugby World Cup expectation will weigh more heavily on the shoulders of England’s players than those of defending champions New Zealand. England open the tournament when they play Fiji at Twickenham on Friday, while a treacherous pathway to the knockout phase awaits with Australia and Wales [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Pressure is all on England and not New Zealand, insists All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu September 16, 2015 All Blacks great Jonah Lomu insists the strain of Rugby World Cup expectation will weigh more heavily on the shoulders of England’s players than those of defending champions New Zealand. Read more: New Zealand boss Steve Hansen demands All Blacks ditch their arrogance England open the tournament when they play Fiji at Twickenham on Friday, while [...]