Facebook and trend for fewer but bigger nights out lift profits at Revolution Bars Group October 4, 2016 A large Facebook following and people opting for fewer but bigger nights out have revolutionised profits at Revolution Bars Group over the last year. The figures Revenue at the premium bar firm, which operates the Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba brands, was up 6.9 per cent to £119.5m in the year ended 30 June. Like-for-like [...]
After last week’s Tube Chat abomination, now a group of tourists wants to hug Britons because they’re “awkward” October 4, 2016 After last week's misjudged attempt by an American to persuade Tube commuters to speak to one another, now a group of tourists is physically invading Britons’ personal space with hugs. Shudder. A group of friends who travel around the world “saying yes to unique experiences” (their words, not ours), kicked off their time in London by welcoming [...]
Picks of the day: The three stories to read today October 3, 2016 It’s Monday again, and you're probably looking for something to help take your mind of the work load. We’ve done the legwork for you, and put together the top stories people are talking about today in bite-sized form, just to make your life that bit easier. Check out our 3 at 3 Christmas Tube Strikes? [...]
Christmas Tube strike on the cards as RMT ballots London Underground staff October 3, 2016 Bad news for the capital’s commuters – London Underground could be facing a new strike threat just in time for the festive period. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are set to vote on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action in the coming weeks. While union leaders have not yet [...]
So long, Tower Bridge, we’ll see you again on New Year’s Eve (if we’re in a vehicle, that is) after major renovation works September 30, 2016 Farewell, Tower Bridge, we’ll see you on New Year's Eve. Well, technically it’s only farewell for vehicles and cyclists wanting to cross the bridge from tomorrow until 30 December, but we’ll feel its loss all the same. To undertake some pretty hefty construction work (which, incidentally, will only upgrade elements of the Victorian structure that [...]
Argos is creating 10,000 jobs for Christmas September 29, 2016 Argos is looking to recruit 10,000 workers for the Christmas season. The retailer wants customer advisors and stock assistants to work in its 840 Argos stores during a period of high demand for its products. Argos also wants to employ some "Fast Track" drivers for the festive season who will be responsible for distributing Argos' [...]
Sales drop at Sainsbury’s in second quarter – but Argos is growing September 28, 2016 Sainsbury's reported at drop in sales during the 16 weeks to 24 September, despite transaction growth and flat fuel sales – but Argos posted a strong performance for its second quarter. The company's share price had fallen by 3.03 per cent in mid-morning trading. The supermarket posted a 1.1 per cent decline in like-for-like sales, [...]
House of Fraser sales flat as it warns on a volatile trading environment that isn’t going away September 27, 2016 House of Fraser announced sales in the first half of the financial year were unchanged on a year ago, warning that it faces a "volatile trading environment" that is unlikely to change. Home was House of Fraser's strongest category, with sales for the 26 weeks to 30 July increasing by 4.5 per cent. But the House [...]
Boohoo upgrades forecast for the second time this year September 27, 2016 Online fashion retailer Boohoo upgraded its forecasts again today after announcing bumper sales growth and profits for the six months to the end of August. Boohoo upgraded its full-year sales guidance for the second time in two months. At the beginning of August, the online retailer upped its expected sales growth to between 28 per cent [...]
Rolling out the rad carpet: How two sisters have collaborated on a collection of psychedelic rug designs September 27, 2016 When sisters Amy and Lucy Kent decided to collaborate on a series of eleven rugs, the result was something unexpectedly beautiful, a “greater than the sum of its parts” deal that merged Amy’s bespoke rug making business with Lucy’s abstract painting. “Painterly designs are becoming increasingly popular,” explains Amy, “and I knew that Lucy’s abstracts [...]