For aspiring homemakers, the popularity of wall panelling continues to dominate home décor around the globe. Do-it-yourself kits to panel your walls in less than a day are trending on TikTok and on Pinterest we’ve hit over 1 million searches for wooden wall slats – the latest décor fad. Amthal Karim, Head of Marketing at Furniture And Choice commented: “Whether you want to add interest to a boxy living room with shaker-style panelling or decorate your chimney breast with wooden slats – there’s a feature wall idea that’s right for you. Not only does wooden wall décor add warmth, the texture of…
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emlyon business school and the Cours Florent are announcing the launching of their Bachelor of Arts in Acting & Entrepreneurship, allowing future students to develop their artistic and entrepreneurial skills. This unique Bachelor pairs both institutions to create an innovative program in English, not only providing for an internationally renowned theater training, but also the development of managerial competences. Open to French students with a Baccalauréat or to international students (with a degree equivalent to the French Baccalauréat), the new Bachelor will start as of September 2024. It will take place in Paris, on the Parisian campus of emlyon business…
CEO overconfidence is not always a bad thing for companies but depends on the situation, finds research from Mannheim Business School. According to the study, an overconfident CEO can either help or hinder a firm’s turnaround performance depending on whether they are the incumbent who steered the organisation into dire straits or a successor hired during the decline. Marc Kowalzick (formerly Mannheim Business School, now Rotterdam School of Management), Jan-Philipp Ahrens (Mannheim Business School), Jochim G. Lauterbach (Technical University of Munich), and Yi Tang (Hong Kong University), analysed data on firms’ turnaround performances and CEO overconfidence at 240 companies in…
The study sheds light on the significant risks posed by bank credit lines to non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs), specifically Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) investing in commercial real estate (CRE). Large banks face substantial indirect exposure via credit lines provided to REITs while small and mid-sized banks have direct exposure to CRE through term loans. The researchers highlight the need for regulators and policymakers to consider these indirect exposures when assessing the stability and resilience of large banks. New research shows that big banks are facing huge and unexpected risks when it comes to loans given to companies like Real…
Kenya takes the top position from South Africa, and receives the highest ranking for an African nation in this year’s Network Readiness Index (NRI). Rising to 70th place globally, up from 77th last year, Kenya pushes South Africa (74th) into second place, with Mauritius (76th) ranking third for the continent. The Network Readiness Index highlights Africa’s digital rise, with 20 nations exceeding expectations in digital readiness as compared to their level of development and making significant gains, notably Rwanda, up from 101st to 98th this year. It was joined by Uganda (117th), and Gambia (120th) in the top three performing…
TV chef, Dipna Anand will host the Attic Self Storage market stall on Saturday 27th July, giving locals the opportunity to taste her special creation whilst supporting a good cause Today, a charity initiative aimed at supporting the local community of Sunbury on Thames has been launched by a new business to the area – Attic Self Storage – in partnership with local charity, Surplus to Supper who are working to bridge the gap between food poverty and food waste. Celebrity chef, Dipna Anand, who grew up in London will front the campaign, joining Attic Self Storage to raise money…
The Summer of Sport is nearing its end with the Euros and Wimbledon now over, but the Olympics will soon be here to keep us all busy again. The Olympics’ opening ceremony will be taking place on Friday 26th July and will run until Sunday 11th August. Here are some big screen viewing destinations showing the Olympics this Summer: Borough Yards 26th July – 11th August The ‘Soap Yard’ is transformed with outdoor screens, seating and pop-ups by the various restaurants, bars and shops and has been a huge hit this summer with showcasing the Euros, Wimbledon and now the Olympics. Sugar House Island …
Since COVID, nearly half of Britons have taken more staycations than trips abroad, with 56% of UK holidaymakers likely to choose a staycation here in the UK over travelling abroad due to climate change, giving them the opportunity to discover their homes in a whole new light. For Londoners, the city isn’t just a ‘staycation’; it’s a living film set brimming with iconic locations from beloved films and TV shows. Playsee, the location-based social media app that transforms the way Londoners can enjoy their staycations, enables users to discover and share hidden gems and iconic landmarks, turning every corner of London into…
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Key Person: Mr. Winil Walgampala from Winil Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and family, Mr. Harold Enrique Olaya Leon, SVP. Head of Operations, ONYX Hospitality Group and operation team ONYX Hospitality Group, recognised as a leading medium-sized hospitality management company in Southeast Asia, is proud to announce the successful completion of the key handover ceremony for its new property in Sri Lanka, Amari Colombo. This milestone marks the official transition of the property to ONYX Hospitality Group, ushering in a new era of excellence and hospitality in Colombo. Scheduled to open in Q4 2024, Amari Colombo is strategically situated in Colombo’s vibrant…