Last Sunday marked International Women’s Day 2026, and the theme this year was ‘give to gain’. Highlighting the power of reciprocity and support, it put
Incredibly, it’s nearly 40 years since the Berlin Wall fell and Eastern Europe emerged from Communist rule. Four decades on, we are seeing how the
Regular readers will know that I like to take the excuse of some downtime over the festive break to put pen to paper and try
Earlier in the summer, MBS and Active Partners hosted an evening that brought together some of the UK’s most thoughtful founders, operators and investors from
Returning to work after having a child is often described as a transition, but for many parents, it feels more like a recalibration. One of
It all started in the early 20th century, when America fell head over wheels for the automobile. Beat generation writers like Jack Kerouac and Neal
Garage Beer appoints Patrick Brang as Chief Financial Officer and Andrew McGuire as Chief Revenue Officer. The US brewer has strengthened its leadership team with two senior hires. Patrick joins from BeatBox Beverages as Chief Financial Officer, while Andrew brings more than two decades of commercial leadership experience from Molson Coors.
Truewerk appoints Matthew Raleigh as Chief Operating Officer to support operational growth. The US performance workwear brand has appointed Matthew as Chief Operating Officer. He joins from VF Corporation and will oversee supply chain, logistics and production as the business continues to scale its operations.
Vera Bradley appoints Ian Bickley as Chief Executive Officer as brand returns to quarterly profit. The US accessories brand has appointed Ian as Chief Executive Officer after eight months as Executive Chair. The business returned to profit in Q4 ended 31 January, reporting $2.7m operating income.
Dr Haus Dermatology launches consultant-led medical weight management service. The London clinic has introduced a structured weight management programme led by consultant endocrinologist Edson Nogueira. The service offers specialist consultations, diagnostic testing, treatment delivery and virtual follow-ups for patients.
Vitality agrees discount for Boots online doctor weight loss service. The health insurer has partnered with Boots to offer members up to 25% off its online doctor weight loss service from spring. The programme combines clinical treatment, digital progress tracking and a 12-month aftercare plan.
ONYX Hospitality Group sees strong growth from UK and Ireland in 2025. The hotel operator reported a 13% rise in room nights and 16% revenue growth from the UK and Ireland. Strong demand for Thailand and other Southeast Asia destinations supports an optimistic outlook for 2026.
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